Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance

About the position Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance We're seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Financial Analyst to support the corporate FP&A team, playing a key role in enhancing financial visibility, planning, and strategic insights across the entire organization. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, is fluent in accounting and finance terminology, and enjoys crafting clear narratives from complex data. This role reports to the Director of Corporate Finance at our HQ in Palo Alto in a hybrid cadence. Responsibilities • Ensure accurate calculation, tracking, and reporting key long-term corporate assumptions including annual merit, fringe, and currency exchange rates • Assist in preparing annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans • Perform variance analysis on financial results vs forecasts and budgets • Clearly articulate the root causes of variances and trends to functional leaders and senior management • Collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional teams for financial support • Support strategic initiatives, business case evaluations, and process improvements • Maintain organization and version control of various rolling forecasting in our financial planning tool, Adaptive Requirements • Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related analytical field. • Experience: 2+ years in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or similar roles; prior experience in tech or SaaS preferred. • Financial Expertise: Deep understanding of forecasting, financial statements, and accounting fundamentals (GAAP/IFRS). • Tools: Proficiency in Excel/Sheets, financial planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive), and presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Slides). • Mindset: A self-starter with a high degree of intellectual curiosity, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Apply tot his job