Senior Financial Analyst - San Mateo, CA

Senior Financial Analyst (Contract)

📍 Hybrid | San Mateo, CA (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

⏳ 9-month contract with potential for extension

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We’re partnering with a global technology organization to hire a Senior Financial Analyst (Contract) to support its international finance operations. This role sits within the Americas finance team and works closely with senior finance leadership, providing FP&A support for regional headquarters cost centers and shared services

.This is a hands-on role focused on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and operating expense management, with meaningful exposure to cross-functional teams including Accounting and Tax

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What You’ll Be Doi

• ngSupport weekly forecasting cycles and annual budget planning across regional and shared functio
• nsReview departmental P&Ls on a weekly and monthly basis, analyzing variances against budget, forecast, and prior perio
• dsPartner with Accounting during month-end close to ensure accurate accruals and timely financial reporti
• ngAnalyze the financial impact of headcount changes, operating expenses, and cross-functional allocations, and work with stakeholders to improve forecast accura
• cyLead and support financial analysis initiatives that drive cost discipline and measurable business impa
• ctBuild and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and trend analyses for leadership reporting at both regional and global leve
• lsDeliver ad hoc analysis and financial insights to support business decisio
• nsEvaluate financial and operational performance and recommend improvements to efficiency, cost control, and financial rig

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What We’re Looking

• For7 years of experience in FP&A or related finance functi
• onsStrong understanding of financial results under GAAP and/or I
• FRSAdvanced Excel skills with the ability to independently analyze large, complex datas
• etsProven experience owning budgets, forecasts, and budget-vs-actuals analysis, particularly on the cost s
• ideHigh attention to detail with a track record of producing accurate, well-validated financial outp
• utsAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environm
• entStrong communication and collaboration skills across Finance, Accounting, and cross-functional te
• amsProfessional discretion when handling confidential or sensitive informat
• ionA strong sense of ownership and follow-thro

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Nice to

• HaveExperience with FP&A tools such as SAP BPC, Workday Adaptive Planning, Oracle FP&A, or sim
• ilarFamiliarity with ERP/GL systems (Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks, e
• tc.)Background supporting global or matrixed organizat
• ionsPrior experience in technology or digital services environm
• entsDemonstrated success improving forecasting accuracy or financial proce
• ssesA proactive, solution-oriented mindset with curiosity for learning new t

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Educ

• ationBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related
• fieldCPA, MBA, or Master’s degree pref