Financial Analyst

About the Job

LiveIntent is looking for a talented and motivated Financial Analyst to join our growing Finance team! You will be responsible for analyzing the company's financials to ensure accurate reporting and enable educated decision-making, budget control, and ongoing monitoring. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organization to provide financial insights into key decisions based on LiveIntent’s financial analysis and performance. The ideal candidate has keen Excel and analytical skills, strong financial and business acumen, and the ability to thrive in a fun but results-oriented work environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for internal reporting purposes. Generate monthly variance analyses for revenue and expense actuals vs. budget. Investigate and explain key variances, trends, and drivers. Review accounting transactions for data accuracy
• Coordinate with the VP Finance and CFO on long-term financial planning for revenue and expenses. Identify and track key performance metrics pertaining to market growth, competitors, benchmarking, etc.
• Support the annual budget design process by gathering/validating budget asks from department leaders, assisting in monthly expense reporting for senior leaders to understand actual costs vs budget, and compiling data to analyze specific expenses for budget and trend analyses 
• Analyze and report on current financial status and conduct thorough research of historical financial data. Explore investment options and present risk and opportunities
• Develop and maintain reporting processes, procedures and documentation and internal controls over financial reporting
• Assist Senior Management with special projects to support strategic decision-making (e.g., “what if" strategic analysis, global business forecasting, new product P&L projections)
• Provide ongoing financial support to different teams in the company and decision making analysis for projects, customer transactions, and other initiatives

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent (Business, Finance, Economics, or Math background is a plus)
• A minimum of 2 years related experience in finance, banking, or management consulting
• Advanced MS Office proficiency with focus on Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to analyze data sets, draw conclusions and provide clear and concise guidance to internal stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills, extremely diligent and reliable with exceptional attention to detail
• Enthusiastic with a hands-on attitude; able to work with a team effectively and build relationships across the organization
• Experience with any of the following: Netsuite, Salesforce, Looker, or SQL

At LiveIntent, we've introduced a hybrid workplace model to be present with one another, share learnings and collaborate through in-office partnerships. Our office is located at One World Trade Center, with easy transportation access and incredible NYC skyline views. For this role, you'll need to join us in the office on Wednesday's, but not every week is needed, you'll also get at least one “Work from Anywhere” week each month to enjoy some flexibility.

We support employee health and wellness by providing

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage through two different providers with many plans being offered with 100% premium coverage for individuals and families, along with access to our 24/7 telemedicine provider Eden Health
• Flexible PTO - We believe that time off to rest and recharge is important to all our employees and benefits everyone
• One work from anywhere week each month to enjoy flexibility 
• Summer Fridays - Early dismissal to kick off your weekend
• Access to BetterUp Care which focuses on the importance of mental fitness by providing confidential coaching and support to help build resilience and sustain well-being as we all navigate the ups and downs of work and life
• Monthly wellness expense to use towards gym membership, subscription plan, fitness classes, or personal wellness
• WFH expense reimbursement to ensure you are set up for success 
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave from day one of employment for the birth or adoption of a child
• Access to Alma and our Employee Assistance Program which offers confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to employees
• Voluntary benefits such as Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Pet Insurance and Identity & Fraud Protection
• 401k program

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