Senior Financial Analyst, Ottava

Role Summary

Senior Financial Analyst, Ottava, based in Santa Clara, CA, with potential remote US work options on a case-by-case basis. The role involves partnering with multiple Ottava teams to provide end-to-end finance support, including planning, analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional partners to enable informed decision-making and operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Period Close Activities: Ensure timely and accurate financial closure.
• Budget Forecasting: Drive financial forecasts and Budget Planning.
• Financial Submissions: Collaborate with the FP&A consolidation team for essential financial submissions.
• Performance Analysis: Provide insights through monthly Budget vs. Actual (BVA) reviews, tracking risks and opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Liaison: Act as a bridge between business unit partners and teams in procurement, supply chain, legal, and HR to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Transaction Processing: Work with shared services to process transactions efficiently, including intercompany transactions and Global Services requests.
• Management Insight: Support the preparation of Management Review Decks and provide ad hoc project support for operational improvement initiatives and strategic projects.

Qualifications

• Required: A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Finance, or a related field.
• Required: A minimum of 3 years of experience in financial analysis, with a strong focus on strategic financial analysis.
• Required: Solid understanding of financial principles, budgeting, forecasting, and modeling.
• Required: Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with the capacity to interpret complex financial data and deliver actionable insights.
• Required: Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software.
• Required: Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Required: High attention to detail, accuracy, and the capacity to operate under tight deadlines.
• Required: Problem-solver with a proactive mindset, adept at identifying and addressing financial issues while proposing process improvements.
• Required: Strong influencer, independent thinker with excellent planning and prioritization skills.
• Required: Self-motivated, accountable, and adaptable to changing environments.
• Required: Proven track record of meeting goals and deadlines with precision and quality.
• Preferred: Prior experience with SAP, TM1, and Bravo.

Skills

• Analytical and quantitative analysis
• Financial modeling and forecasting
• Proficiency with financial analysis tools and software
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Process improvement and internal controls
• Ability to create clear financial presentations and dashboards

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics, Finance, or a related field