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Senior Financial Analyst

United States, Palo Alto · Job Posted April 05, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team on a contract basis in the Palo Alto area. This role is ideal for an experienced and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in financial planning and analysis (FP&A). You will play a key role in supporting the finance director by streamlining reporting processes and ensuring precise expense and headcount management.

Job Responsibility

  • Prepare detailed expense reports and ensure accurate tracking
  • Manage headcount reporting and provide reliable forecasting
  • Develop and maintain budgets and financial forecasts
  • Assist with month-end close activities, ensuring all necessary adjustments are completed
  • Identify and record accruals to maintain accurate financial records
  • Review open purchase order (PO) reports and address discrepancies
  • Oversee expense management, including marketing spend, ensuring alignment with budgets
  • Scrub and validate financial data for accuracy and completeness
  • Collaborate with non-finance teams to address financial inquiries and resolve vendor-related issues

Requirements

  • Demonstrated expertise in expense and headcount management
  • Strong knowledge of 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 stakeholders
  • Experience investigating vendor invoices and managing purchase order closures
  • Experience in detail-oriented services environments is preferred
  • Strong analytical skills, including experience with financial modeling and variance analysis

Nice to have

Experience in detail-oriented services environments is preferred

What we offer

  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
  • free online training

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