DescriptionThe GSM (Global Sales & Marketing) FP&A team is seeking an experienced FP&A Analyst to partner with the global Marketing, Sales, and HR organizations. Primary responsibilities include operating expense management, including ownership of the quarterly budget process, partnering closely with business stakeholders to update monthly operating expense outlooks, supporting the monthly accounting close, performing variance analysis, preparing management reporting, and maintaining internal controls. Additional responsibilities include headcount forecasting and analysis, ad hoc analytical projects, and support for the preparation of executive presentations.
The successful candidate will analyze financial information to identify trends and opportunities for improvement while serving as a trusted business partner to these teams. The role requires the ability to operate effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced, multinational environment and a proactive, customer-focused mindset. This position is based in Austin, TX, with four days on site.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Facilitate quarterly budget and monthly forecast process for Global Marketing, EMEA Sales and HR organizations.
- Support monthly financial close and provide variance analysis between actuals and budgets.
- Prepare monthly financial performance reporting for management with variance explanations.
- Ad hoc analysis as needed to support the business.
- Be customer focused and focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
Who You Are:
- You ground yourself in data and focus on key metrics. You use financial analysis to generate, evaluate, and act on strategic options and opportunities. You identify and seize new opportunities. You effectively communicate in various settings: one-on-one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Finance, Accounting, Economics, Math or Business Administration degree required.
- 3-6 years of FP&A or related work experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience managing budgets and forecasts.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel and Powerpoint), and proficiency working with large ERP and planning systems (Oracle / Hyperion).
- Ability to stay organized in a fast paced, complex work environment.
- Legal authorization to work in the US - visa sponsorship will not be provided.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Strong internal customer focus.
- Self-motivated, proactive, able to work independently and as a part of a team.
- Detail-oriented, able to multitas