Financial Analyst II, FP&A

The Financial Analyst II, FP&A, supports financial planning and storytelling through financial forecasting, management reporting, variance analysis, and annual budgeting. Use business information and financial analysis to provide business insights, identify risks and opportunities, and support decision-making. This role is part of the FP&A team and reports to the Sr. Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business partners to evaluate assumptions and translate business plans to operating and capital expense forecasts and budgets
• Communicate the Coinstar financial story to leadership including providing business context and assumptions behind financial data
• Perform financial reviews and provide support and analysis to help business partners find solutions
• Monitor financial performance through analysis, including variance analysis, to provide performance insights and guide decision making
• Prepare supporting schedules and cost models including documentation of assumptions
• Prepare and distribute financial reports and metric data
• Develop and maintain forecast and analysis tools and processes, including execution of EPM processes
• Collaborate with accounting for analysis and alignment of budget, forecast and accounting data

Education & Experience

• Experience working with business partners to deliver budget and forecasts
• Experience performing financial analysis including variance and trend analysis
• Experience with cost models
• 2 years of finance experience; preferably in an FP&A and/or corporate environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• ERP, planning software, and corporate performance management software experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High level of attention to detail
• Inquisitive with strong business and financial acumen
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Proficiency with various types of financial analysis including variance and trend analysis
• Self-motivated and takes initiative to make improvements, resolve uncertainties and drive results
• Ability to translate team objectives into actionable steps and execute with limited supervision
• Strong organizational skills to manage tasks and ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written, verbal, and remote communications
• Concisely convey information and financial data to all levels within and across the organization
• Understanding of GAAP basics, operating vs. capital expenses, accruals, prepaids, and general ledger
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint 

Job Location & Business Travel

• Position requires little to no travel.
• This position is based at our corporate headquaters in Bellevue, WA. Hybrid or work from home arrangements are welcome within the Greater Seattle area.

Pay & Benefits

The typical starting salary range for this position is between $72,037-$90,047 per year. Coinstar utilizes geographically based pay ranges, within the United States, which allows us to pay competitively and consistently based on location. Within the range for the applicable geographic area, individual pay is determined by several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share the salary range specific to your location. Employees in this position have the potential to increase their base salary up to $108,056 per year, which is the max end of the range, based on ongoing demonstrated and continuous performance in the role. Short-Term and Long-Term bonus incentives are a part of the total compensation package and are based on Company and Individual performance.

We believe that continued good health, financial security, and work-life balance are important.  Coinstar is proud to offer a complete, progressive benefits package including:

• Health & Wellness Coverage – Three outstanding medical plans to choose from, along with dental and vision insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Life Insurance. 
• Retirement Savings – Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with a company-match that immediately vests.
• Paid Time-Off – PTO accruals begin at 18 days per year, plus 10 company holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.  Additionally, we offer paid parental and adoption leave.
• Other Perks and Benefits – A generous Corporate Matched Giving plan and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Work Environment – We offer a casual and flexible work environment with work from home options. 

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work involves remaining in a stationary position most of the time in front of a computer, using a keyboard, mouse and telephone.  Regularly operate a computer and other office equipment.  Occasionally move about the work site to access file cabinets, office equipment, etc.  Exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or regularly move objects.  Communicate and exchange information with co-workers and other individuals in person and electronically.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Salary : $72,037 - $90,047