Finance Operations Analyst

Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring viral videos on YouTube have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications and warehouse logistics.

The Finance Operations Analyst will work closely with all areas of the finance organization and support teams such as FP&A, Financial Accounting and project/financial reporting. Responsibilities will include financial reporting, various weekly and monthly reporting, ad-hoc business analysis, liaising with Sales, G&A and Operations teams, and involvement with special projects.

As part of the Finance Operations team, there will be many opportunities to improve processes and collaborate with your finance and business partners to grow and demonstrate your analytical and interpersonal abilities. You will apply your strategic planning, financial acumen, creative thinking, and deep analytics skills to deliver on key projects that improve the way Boston Dynamics operates.

Finally, the Finance Operations Analyst will be the primary liaison between Finance and Information Technology and represent the department's business requirements as a Subject Matter Expert. In this capacity, you will be responsible for defining what is needed and accepting what is delivered. You may also be called upon to provide first-level support and end-user training to ensure that Finance users are most productive in their use of technology.

Day to day activities

• Support the Finance department as the Subject Matter Expert for all ERP and data analytics technology. Provide front-line support, triage issues and escalate as necessary. Ensure best practices are being followed by Finance users.
• Represent the Finance team in meetings with other departments, such as Manufacturing, Operations and IT so that requirements are well understood and deliverables align with the goals of the CFO.
• Participate in projects that improve business processes across the organization.
• Develop training materials and conduct end-user training of Finance IT systems and tools to employees, as needed.
• Create financial and operational reports and dashboards; ensure data is accurate and quality standards are met.
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing of all new financial system features, provide feedback and collaborate with IT to resolve issues.

Desired skills

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Business Analyst or Financial Analyst or similar role.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience analyzing data and processes using visualization in data analytics tools to answer specific business questions and find opportunities for improvement.
• Experience with data analytics tools such as Tableau, Looker or PowerBI.
• Collaborate with technical stakeholders to determine best practices and implementation of functional requirements that support and enhance business processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Action-oriented, "can do" attitude demonstrating willingness to accept accountability and responsibility for individual actions.

Nice to have

• Experience with a cloud ERP or CRM system, such as Salesforce, Rootstock, NetSuite or Workday.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.