Financial Analyst - Contractor

We are actively looking for a Financial Analyst to join our FP&A group for a 6-month contract with potential opportunity for full-time conversion.  The ideal candidate is well-rounded with experience in corporate FP&A, budgeting and financial modeling. 

Responsibilities:  

The Financial Analyst will provide key business support to various business partners and organizations within the company and the range of responsibilities includes:

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Build and maintain top and bottom-line financial forecasts, report on key metrics, and create ad hoc queries and financial models
• Partner with business units to analyze and identify key drivers of risks and opportunities to help maintain an accurate read on quarterly forecasts
• Prepare monthly / quarterly budget vs. actual variance analysis
• Monitor key trends / assumptions on headcount, capital expenditures, and operating expenses
• Work closely with the Accounting team in monthly close processes to ensure timeliness and accuracy of entries
• Leverage Five9 financial systems to automate and scale current processes and reports
• Participate in new FP&A initiatives, including ad hoc analysis and process improvement

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required
• 3+ years of corporate financial planning and analysis experience or relevant experience in investment banking/private equity
• SaaS experience a plus
• High analytical acumen and financial modeling skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Experience with planning systems such as Adaptive Insights / Host Analytics / Oracle
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Basic SQL database knowledge a plus

Attributes:

• Detail oriented and systematic with a high level of accuracy
• Strong business partnering skills and ability to adapt to a dynamic fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including ability to develop and deliver presentations with all levels of management
• A team player with ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

This role is hybrid. 3 days a week (M, W, TH) in San Ramon office is required.