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Vision Demo (Partner)

Financial Analyst

Vision Demo (Partner), Redwood City, California, United States, 94061


The FP&A Analyst will approach projects with a flexible, innovative, service-oriented approach, and a strong emphasis on system-based (rather than people-based) solutions. The FP&A Analyst develops and maintains smooth, cooperative working relationships with all levels in the Company. This individual brings to bear exceptional financial modeling, data management and presentation skills. This position will report to the Financial Analysis Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Director FP&A in preparing annual budget• Oversees financial planning and prepares leaders for review with executive management team• Assist senior management team in developing and preparing quarterly guidance and forecast updates to support decision making• Develop monthly P&L forecast - validate and analyze weekly and monthly results and identify any necessary action steps in response to key variances• Responsible for monthly financial reporting, including variance analysis• Monitors business unit and cost center adherence to approved budget• Assist Senior Management with special projects ranging from, but not limited to, 'what if' strategic analysis, global business forecasting, new product P&L projections, etc.• Provide business analytics as required pertaining to operations, competitors, benchmarking, etc.• Develop and maintain business models to support internal decision making processes and external stakeholder negotiations

Requirements:

• 3 years finance experience, including experience in Reporting, Financial Analysis, Accounting or related fields• MBA degree• Excel mastery required• Extremely strong analytical, problem-solving skills and business acumen• Internet industry experience preferred• Strong communications skills - in addition to competencies around editing and writing, candidate must also be able to communicate effectively in meetings and describe deliverables and project milestones and checkpoints• Project management skills - proven ability to oversee a project with objective of prioritizing and investing time appropriately• Proven experience in building strong financial models• Ability to work under pressure and within short time constraints in a complex system and business integrated environment• Ability to plan ahead and anticipate potential problems upon first evidence• Must be able to set expectations with internal customers, and meet those expectations• Must be able to listen and interpret the requirements of internal customers, and verify for accuracy• Experience in leading small teams