Support the financial close process through the analysis of P&L variances against budget, forecasts, prior year actuals, key business drivers, and initiatives.
Provides financial insights to leadership, leveraging an advanced understanding of budgeting and forecasting at detailed levels
Refines existing revenue forecasting models, works with the product owners to develop a deeper understanding of market and product trends and incorporates the learnings into forecasting models
In addition to bottom-up product build up, conducts top-down analyses of historical revenue and driver trends to pressure test and further improve the forecast
Supports business verticals and regional leads in identifying, tracking and delivering on revenue generating opportunities to achieve revenue target
Works closely with product owners to be on top of changes in product offerings and assists with providing financial inputs for product business cases.
Respond promptly to ad-hoc requests for information and analysis. Derive insights and takeaways from historical data to help business with decision making.
Assists with strategy and process improvements related to budgeting, forecasting, systems and other key areas; proactively identifies ways to improve processes and executes agreed upon improvements.
Influences and negotiates with the respective Regional/product teams who may have divergent objectives in relation to their respective business P&L. This involves challenging their assumptions to direct and shape their submissions.
Ensures that Finance is closely integrated with, and positively supports the business providing managers at all levels with the necessary information to make good business decisions; works with the management team in the development and implementation of short and medium term strategic and tactical plans and provide the financial input required to that process.

Requirements

Chartered Accountant or CPA or MBA, with advanced knowledge and experience with all phases of financial planning and management.
Good knowledge of Business Intelligence tools and experience with financial systems/applications (e.g. Hyperion and Oracle)
Strong analytical and proven problem solving skills
Self-motivated with a proven track record of delivering success while operating in a team environment.
Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple activities of different nature in a condensed timeframe
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Broad understanding of all the different areas of finance
Good understanding of reporting, forecasting and budgeting techniques.
Strong strategic thinking and business understanding.
Strong relationship management and networking skills.

Benefits

insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
flexible spending account and health savings account
paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave)
80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time
25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire
10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays
401k with a best-in-class company match
deferred compensation for eligible roles
fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities
eligibility for tuition reimbursement and many more.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

financial planningbudgetingforecastingP&L analysisrevenue forecasting modelsbusiness intelligencefinancial systemsreporting techniquesstrategic thinkingproblem solving

Soft Skills

analytical skillsself-motivatedteam collaborationcommunication skillspresentation skillsrelationship managementnetworking skillstime managementadaptabilityinfluencing skills

Certifications

Chartered AccountantCPAMBA