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We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to join our team on a contract basis in the Palo Alto area. This role is focused on supporting the finance director with operational financial planning and analysis, streamlining reporting processes, and ensuring accurate financial data management. You will play a key role in providing insights into expenses, headcount forecasting, and budgeting to drive informed decision-making.
Job Responsibility:
Prepare detailed expense reports and ensure accurate tracking of costs across various departments
Conduct headcount reporting and forecasting to align staffing plans with organizational goals
Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
Provide support during month-end closing processes, including identifying accruals and reconciling accounts
Analyze open purchase order reports and assist in resolving outstanding items
Manage and monitor marketing expenses, ensuring adherence to budget limits
Review and validate financial data to ensure accuracy and consistency
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate vendor invoices and address discrepancies
Utilize advanced Excel techniques such as pivot tables and lookups to perform in-depth data analysis
Requirements:
Proven experience in expense and headcount management, including reporting and analysis
Strong expertise in budgeting and forecasting processes
Solid understanding of accrual accounting principles
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions
Ability to work effectively with non-finance business partners to address financial concerns
Experience investigating vendor invoices and managing purchase orders
Familiarity with environments that require attention to detail is preferred
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance