Senior Financial Analyst

Our client a well-established eCommerce company is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to support its International Finance team. This role reports to the Senior Finance Manager / Americas Controller and provides critical financial planning and analytical support for regional headquarters cost centers and shared services functions.

The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, and budget-versus-actual (BvA) analysis, ensuring accurate tracking, analysis, and reporting of operating expenses across U.S. regional headquarters. This position also supports period-end close activities, prepares accruals, and collaborates closely with Accounting, Tax, and regional Finance teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with GAAP.

**Please note this is a hybrid, 9-month contract role based in San Mateo, CA. Pay will be $60-$70/hr.**

Key Responsibilities:

• Support weekly forecasting and annual budgeting processes, partnering with Finance team members and cross-functional stakeholders
• Perform weekly and monthly income statement reviews by department, analyzing variances versus budget, forecast, and prior year
• Partner with management to understand key cost drivers and summarize findings in monthly management reporting
• Collaborate closely with the Accounting team during monthly and period-end close to ensure timely and accurate financial results
• Prepare and review accruals and accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP
• Evaluate the financial impact of headcount changes, operating expenses, and cross-functional cost allocations, and work with stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy
• Drive and support financial analysis initiatives that deliver measurable business value
• Develop, maintain, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), financial metrics, and cost trend analyses for dashboards and executive reporting
• Produce ad hoc financial analyses, reporting, and special projects as needed
• Assess financial and operational performance and recommend solutions to improve efficiency, cost control, and overall financial discipline

Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or related finance roles
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• CPA, MBA, or MSc preferred
• Experience with FP&A tools such as SAP BPC, Workday Adaptive Planning, Oracle FP&A, or Data Blend
• Strong understanding of financial results under applicable accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS)
• Experience with basic financial modeling and cost-focused analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including independent financial analysis, data aggregation, and reporting
• Proven ability to self-review and validate financial analyses and reports to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Demonstrated experience independently managing budgeting, forecasting, and BvA analysis
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Accounting, and cross-functional teams
• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability, with a track record of delivering high-quality results
• Familiarity with accounting and general ledger systems including Oracle, SAP, or QuickBooks
• Experience working in a global and/or matrixed organization
• Finance or FP&A experience within the technology, eCommerce, or digital services industry
• Proven ability to drive process improvements that enhance forecast accuracy and operational efficiency
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to translate analysis into actionable recommendations
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools, systems, and processes

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