Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst Location:

San Mateo,California

Expected Start Date:

Jul 13, 2026 Senior Financial Analyst (Contract) Hybrid | San Mateo, CA (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) 9-month contract with potential for extension We're partnering with a global technology organization to hire a Senior Financial Analyst (Contract) to support its international finance operations. This role sits within the Americas finance team and works closely with senior finance leadership, providing FP&A support for regional headquarters cost centers and shared services. This is a hands-on role focused on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and operating expense management, with meaningful exposure to cross-functional teams including Accounting and Tax. What You'll Be Doing Support weekly forecasting cycles and annual budget planning across regional and shared functions Review departmental P&Ls on a weekly and monthly basis, analyzing variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods Partner with Accounting during month-end close to ensure accurate accruals and timely financial reporting Analyze the financial impact of headcount changes, operating expenses, and cross-functional allocations, and work with stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy Lead and support financial analysis initiatives that drive cost discipline and measurable business impact Build and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and trend analyses for leadership reporting at both regional and global levels Deliver ad hoc analysis and financial insights to support business decisions Evaluate financial and operational performance and recommend improvements to efficiency, cost control, and financial rigor What We're Looking For 7+ years of experience in FP&A or related finance functions Strong understanding of financial results under GAAP and/or IFRS Advanced Excel skills with the ability to independently analyze large, complex datasets Proven experience owning budgets, forecasts, and budget-vs-actuals analysis, particularly on the cost side High attention to detail with a track record of producing accurate, well-validated financial outputs Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and collaboration skills across Finance, Accounting, and cross-functional teams Professional discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information A strong sense of ownership and follow-through Nice to Have Experience with FP&A tools such as SAP BPC, Workday Adaptive Planning, Oracle FP&A, or similar Familiarity with ERP/GL systems (Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks, etc.) Background supporting global or matrixed organizations Prior experience in technology or digital services environments Demonstrated success improving forecasting accuracy or financial processes A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with curiosity for learning new tools Education Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field CPA, MBA, or Master's degree preferred