Financial Analyst 3

Financial Analyst 3

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our FP&A team. This position will partner closely with leaders in Advisory Services and the R&D function. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining accurate financial plans, headcount and expense management / analysis, variance explanation, dynamic financial modeling, process improvement, cost optimization, and driving efficiencies.

What You Will Do

Manage processes around headcount, vendor-level spending, third-party hosting, and other expenses to ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting

Maintain a working understanding of the Advisory Services business model (ACV, revenue, utilization, capacity planning, etc.)

Build and maintain financial models, reports, variance analysis, and communication materials

Work closely with cross-functional leadership teams to support cost optimization and business transformation initiatives

Support in managing business partnering cadence, coordinating month-end processes, and driving projects (e.g., process improvements, business intelligence, documentation, etc.) across the finance function

What You Will Bring

3+ years of relevant work experience in FP&A and / or Strategic Planning ideally for a SaaS business, experience with headcount management, revenue and expense planning

Ability to independently drive process and / or projects with a high attention to detail

Strong analytical skills; able to build and enhance complex financial models within MS Excel

Experience with financial planning systems and reporting cubes (Adaptive Planning, OfficeConnect, SAP a plus)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to synthesize detailed information into succinct and actionable recommendations in PowerPoint presentations

Demonstrated ability to collaborate across business units to achieve results and create organizational alignment

Self-motivated, deliverable-focused, strong work ethic, enthusiastic and ambitious attitude, able to prioritize and resolve an array of issues simultaneously

In the United States, the base salary for this role ranges from $78,000 to $113,000. In addition to base salary, we offer additional compensation including bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's specific pay within this range will depend on a variety of factors, including job-related skills, training, location, experience, relevant education, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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