What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst III position at Rackspace Technology?
The Financial Analyst III at Rackspace Technology performs highly complex financial analyses on cash flows, operating results, and business plans to determine rates of return, capital/cash flow requirements, etc. Prepares forecasts and analyses on industry and general economic trends. Responsible for budget analysis. Responsible for the department’s budgeting process: plans, develops, prepares, inputs, and maintains the company’s budgets.
Location: On-site in San Antonio, TX
- Assesses options for improvement on business expenses
- Prepares profitability analyses
- Works with Directors and VP's through the development process of each budget and makes recommendations
- Budgets include monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports which exemplify revenues and expenses
- Develops/reviews forecasts for accurate and timely cash flow projections, sales projections, expense projections, profitability, headcount, department performance, and direct expenses
- Takes ownership of projects from start to finish
- May provide work leadership for less senior analysts and/or has project management responsibilities
- Bachelor's degree required in Business, Finance, or a related field
- 5 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or a related field
- Advanced technical knowledge of budgeting, financial statements, cash management, and financial analysis processes
- Advanced understanding of overall financial function and interrelated components. Advanced understanding of business valuation and M&A analysis
- Ability to create highly complex forecasting models. Must also possess high attention to detail and be capable of performing most complex data analysis for extended periods of time
- Expert Excel skills are required. Must have advanced presentation skills, and the ability to express the most complex quantitative concepts to non-financial audiences
- Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to make appropriate decisions considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions
- Ability to successfully work and promote inclusiveness in small groups
- Works under minimal supervision. Provides updates on work performed as needed
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