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Aston Carter Senior Financial Analyst in Palo Alto, California

Job Description:

Multinational Information Technology company is seeking to add an FP&A Lead to support the P&L management for the business and is responsible for financial related planning activities including financial & operational budgeting, forecasting, sales quotas analysis & negotiation, business analysis & strategic decision support, and cost optimizations.

Responsibilities:

-Develops and manages weekly, quarterly, and yearly financial forecast & operational targets.

-Develops/maintains business models, analysis, and reports to support business decisions.

-Analyses business trends/KPIs to develop content & narratives for Executive Level reviews.

-Runs business performance analysis to influence sales Quota decisions.

-Manage end-to-end P&L analysis and optimization to maximize business growth.

-Perform Revenue Margin Modeling

-Identify and drive cost optimization initiatives across cross-functional teams.

-Partners with business leaders to develop plans and proactively identify new opportunities.

-Focal point to interact with Finance team across any financial related topics.

-Interacts directly with Sr. Managers and Directors, and support executive business reviews by creating relevant content and narratives to communicate business performance insights, challenges, and opportunities.

-Analyze data but also communicate frequently with the management team.

-Lead large, cross-division functional teams or projects that affect the organization's long-term goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

5+ years total experience in business planning, operations, finance, or related areas. • Advanced university degree (e.g. MBA, CPA) or demonstrable equivalent experience preferable.

Proficient in P&L, Operational Budgets, Revenue Margin Modeling.

Excellent understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.

Superior knowledge of financial reporting tools, MS Excel, and ERP systems.

Supporting publicly traded Technology organizations

Additional Skills Required:

Demonstrated business acumen and knowledge of eCommerce business fundamentals.

Excellent analytical thinking, technical analysis, and data manipulation skills.

Solid finance concepts knowledge and proven experience with finance related functions.

Expertise in using advanced Excel functions, ability to develop and maintain financial models.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience in storytelling.

Experience in communicating to various management levels, including Director.

Experience in creating PowerPoint presentations & narratives for executive consumption.

Strategic mindset and experience forecasting business financial trends.

Strong relationship and teamwork skills, including partnering and consulting.

Proactive attitude, ability to work independently and to meet tight deadlines.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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