Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent practical experience
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and close attention to detail
Advanced level user in MS Excel and Google Sheets
10+ years of financial analyst experience or similar
Experience with financial systems such as Hyperion, Cognos, Business Objects, SAP, Anaplan, or Netsuite preferred
Ability to lead automation projects, leveraging technologies such as Anaplan, ChatGPT, Tableau, etc
Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally)
Strong presentation, organization, and communication skills
Motivated self-starter that adapts to changes in a fast-paced, dynamic workplace
Operates with high integrity and transparency
Passion for teamwork and collaboration
Humility balanced with drive to succeed
Ability to deliver high quality results while working in a fast-paced environment
Adhere to all security rules and guidelines
Responsibilities
Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes for Subscription COGS and IT functions, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate objectives
Partner with operational leaders to provide insights into cost drivers, trends, and opportunities for efficiency and savings
Develop business cases, financial models, and scenario analyses to support investment decisions and cost optimization initiatives
Monitor and report on monthly performance against budget, delivering variance analysis and actionable recommendations (author monthly BvAs to understand variances to forecast)
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Lead, develop, and mentor a small team of offshore resources to ensure high-quality deliverables and career growth
Present findings and recommendations to senior finance leadership and business stakeholders in a clear, compelling manner
Continuously design, develop, and automate the unit COGS model
Extract required data from internal systems, lead analytics projects, and monitor key trends in relevant metrics
Work independently and in conjunction with FP&A, Accounting, Revenue, Subscription COGS, and IT teams
Fulfill ad-hoc analytical requests as needed
Budget operational and capital expenditures, manage headcount and POs
Consolidate financials for Subscription COGS and IT
Leverage AI to power analytics and reporting for executives