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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