Job Description

The ideal candidate is an expert in solving complex problems, Excel, building models and financial reporting. The candidate is an excellent communicator, team player, collaborator, well-organized, creative, empathetic, and proactive. You build trust & strong relationships at all levels. You are confident and can influence without formal authority, pushing back when appropriate. You earn respect and respect contributions of others. 

This position will perform deep analysis of business drivers and develop complex financial models to help guide key business decisions. The Sr. FP&A Analyst will maintain the company’s budget and forecasting models to ensure that the organization remains on track to achieve its profit objectives. The Sr. FP&A Analyst will work closely across all functional departments, including sales, marketing, operations, and executive management team. 

Responsibilities:

• Develops financial models related to potential growth scenarios with various business factors
• Responsible for examining data, using their findings to guide business decisions
• Analyze financial data and develop relevant financial models and cost models
• Perform analysis of key business data and drivers, presenting, finding and recommendations
• Provide insight and recommendations for cost-saving initiatives
• Provides analysis for forward-looking financial and business initiatives
• Reviews business trends and past results and advises on opportunities to maximize company profits
• Analyzes variances in past or present performance and recommends improvements
• Responsible for preparing monthly financials statements and KPIs
• Ad-hoc analysis and reports as needed
• Assist in company planning cycle, including the long-range planning process, annual budget, and monthly/quarterly forecasting processes
• Execution of complex financial modeling
• Responsible for preparing complex financial analysis and reports
• Understand and highlight drivers of change within the financial results to facilitate strategic decision making
• Closely manage and monitor all cost drivers and advise on incremental commitments towards budgeted spending
• Be a thought leader and partner cross-functionally to drive operational efficiencies and strategic initiatives
• Partner closely with the broader Finance and Accounting teams, proactively seeking opportunities to improve processes and forecasting accuracy across all areas of FP&A

Requirements:

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another highly analytical/quantitative discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and/or budgeting in complex business environments
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, and the aptitude to communicate with all levels of management
• Deep understanding of financial statements: Balance Sheet, Cash Flow (direct and indirect), and P&L and how they are linked
• Significant analytical and financial modeling experience and data mining knowledge
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, financial modeling, and analytical skills
• Must have experience working with large data sets
• Experience with turning data into various charts and graphs visuals
• Must be quick on your feet and be able to learn new things quickly in very fast-paced environment
• Systems power user with a high skill level in managing financial dataflows and databases
• Demonstrated experience assisting in decision-making through influence and cross-functional collaboration across various levels and functions
• Effective project management skills; highly organized, independent, and self-motivated
• Practical hands-on experience in a fast-paced, rapidly growing, and evolving business environment
• Experience working with NetSuite a plus 
• Experience in Telecom, Consumer Electronics or High-Tech Industry preferred
• MUST be able to work from the Los Angeles Office 3-4 days/week