Sr. Financial Analyst
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Job Title: Sr. Financial Analyst
Location: San Jose
Reports to: Finance Director
About the Role
We are seeking a highly analytical and business-minded Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team in San Jose. This role will play a key part in supporting the company's financial forecasting, analysis, and planning activities, partnering closely with business leaders across functions.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong foundation in finance and data analysis, excels at transforming numbers into actionable insights, and communicates findings clearly and persuasively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop insightful scenario analysis and business commentaries to support executive decision-making.
- Analyze key financial drivers such as bookings, ACV, revenue trends, and sales quota.
- Design and maintain Excel-based models for scenario and sensitivity analysis, and contribute to process and reporting automation initiatives.
- Work closely with a technical finance engineer on data integrity, modeling, and dashboard enhancement.
- Present findings and recommendations in a clear, concise, and business-oriented manner.
Job Requirements
- Knowledge of software, hardware, and service revenue recognition rules.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot, Power Query, VBA).
- Familiarity with Tableau, SQL, R, or Python is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to work independently and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
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Education/Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Science, or related field;
- 2+ years of work experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, or business analytics.
- MBA/CPA/ACCA/CFA is a plus.
The annual salary range for California is $88,200 to $163,800. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- Health Insurance
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
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