Senior Financial Analyst

Please do not apply if you do not live in the San Francisco bay area. This job is two days/week in the office in Pleasanton.

Our successful client is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to work in a high visibility role that will be doing trend and variance analysis working with large data sets and will make monthly presentations to VP level finance staff. This position is a hybrid role that will be in the office 2 days a week. Strong Excel and modelling skills are essential as well as the ability to communicate as a trusted business partner.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing multiple financial analysis projects at the same time. At month end, you will be responsible for budget, projection, and actual variance commentary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the company's expense plans and monthly forecasts
• Accurately update systems to actual results, forecasts, and budgets
• Analyze and provide commentary on variances
• Communicate with vendors and ensure on-time processing of vendor allowances
• Ensure compliance with internal and external accounting standards and financial policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting
• 4+ years' of relevant experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong quantitative financial skills