<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Analyst with proven experience utilizing Oracle financial systems. In this role, you will be responsible for data analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and preparing financial reports to support management decision-making. This position is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys leveraging technology to drive process improvements and deliver actionable insights.</p>
<p>Overview:</p><p>The Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing financial data, preparing reports, supporting forecasting and budgeting activities, and providing insights to help guide business decisions. This role works closely with finance and business leaders to evaluate performance, identify trends, and support strategic planning.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Analyze financial results, trends, and key performance indicators to support decision-making.</li><li>Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.</li><li>Build and maintain financial models to support planning, scenario analysis, and business initiatives.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, evaluate business performance, and provide actionable recommendations.</li><li>Support month-end and quarter-end reporting activities by validating financial data and explaining variances.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve reporting efficiency, data accuracy, and financial processes.</li></ul>
We are looking for a Financial Analyst to support budgeting, reporting, and financial operations for a dynamic organization in Palo Alto, California. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a highly organized individual who can interpret financial data, monitor spending activity, and provide clear insights to business partners and leadership. The role offers the opportunity to contribute to budget planning, reporting accuracy, and issue resolution while working closely with internal departments and external contacts.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support budget planning activities by reviewing operating budgets and evaluating department funding requests for accuracy and alignment.<br>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports for internal stakeholders as well as external agencies, ensuring data is complete and timely.<br>• Track spending against approved budgets, identify unfavorable patterns or variances, and summarize findings with practical recommendations for management.<br>• Serve as a point of contact for departments, customers, and vendors regarding financial transactions and routine business cycle questions.<br>• Partner with business managers and administrative teams to analyze financial results and address discrepancies from established budget expectations.<br>• Coordinate the distribution of financial reports and provide department-level analysis to support informed decision-making.<br>• Process and maintain financial transactions for assigned areas while following established fiscal policies and procedures.<br>• Reconcile transaction activity, investigate inconsistencies, and assist in resolving outstanding financial issues within assigned departments.