Sr. Financial Analyst

Description We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning, reporting, and strategic decision-making for a fast-moving organization in California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a finance specialist who combines strong modeling skills with hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and operational expense management. The role partners closely with business leaders to deliver clear insights, improve financial visibility, and guide resource planning across key areas of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine financial models that support planning activities, scenario analysis, and business decision-making.

• Lead operating expense planning by managing budgets, preparing forecasts, and tracking performance against financial targets.

• Evaluate vendor-related spending to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improved cost control.

• Prepare recurring financial reports and presentation materials for leadership, translating data into actionable business insights.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to review budget requests, provide financial guidance, and support approval processes.

• Analyze large data sets to improve reporting accuracy, streamline planning processes, and support ongoing finance initiatives.

• Support workforce planning by monitoring headcount trends and aligning staffing assumptions with budget expectations.

• Contribute to revenue forecasting and broader strategic finance projects as business needs evolve. Requirements • 4-6 years of experience in financial planning, strategic finance, or FP& A, preferably within a larger organization.

• Demonstrated ability to build financial models from the ground up and enhance existing models for more effective analysis.

• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, operating expense management, and business performance analysis.

• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams and presenting financial insights to stakeholders and leadership.

• Proficiency with finance and planning tools such as Oracle, Anaplan, Hyperion Planning, Coupa, Excel, and Google Sheets.

• Strong communication skills, sound business judgment, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

• Comfortable working in a remote setting and able to respond quickly to changing priorities.

• Basic familiarity with AI tools and a willingness to adopt new technologies that improve efficiency and reporting quality.

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