Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst at Rackspace Technology performs highly complex financial analyses on cash flows, operating results, and business plans to determine rates of return, capital/cash flow requirements, etc. Prepares forecasts and analyses on the financial industry and general economic trends. Responsible for budget analysis. Responsible for the business units' budgeting process: plans, develops, prepares, inputs, and maintains the company’s budgets.
Work Location: United States of America - If located near a Rackspace office, you’ll work a hybrid schedule… two days in the office and three days work from home. ·   If not located near an office, you may work 100% remotely. Travel: 5%

Responsibilities

• Performs the highest level of financial analyses.
• Takes ownership of projects from start to finish.
• Provides independent project/process leadership and detailed guidance to other analysts.
• Analyzes and evaluates the company's operating results and financial position.
• Assesses options for improvement on business expenses.
• Prepares profitability analyses.
• Works with all levels of management in BU through the development process of each budget and makes recommendations.
• May interact with SLT on special projects. Budgets include monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports which exemplify revenues and expenses.
• Develops/reviews forecasts for accurate and timely cash flow projections, sales projections, expense projections, profitability, headcount, department performance, and direct expenses.
• Regular project management assignments.
• Provides work leadership for less senior analysts and/or has project management responsibilities.
• Assist with the IR function in the monthly and quarterly closing. 

Knowledge

• Expert technical knowledge of budgeting, financial statements, cash management, and financial analysis processes.
• Excellent understanding of business valuation and M&A analysis.
• Ability to create any forecasting models.
• Must also possess great attention to detail and be capable of performing the most complex and challenging data analysis for extended periods.
• Demonstrated proficiency in performing analyses at the highest levels
• Expert/Mastery of Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Experience with Anaplan, Power BI, Oracle, and OneStream is a plus
• Must have great presentation skills and the ability to express any quantitative concept to a non-financial audience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions.
• Ability to apply varying leadership skills and traits that create solutions and results to unexpected situations.
• Ability to successfully work and promote inclusiveness in small groups.
• Understanding of the capital market and securities regulations.
• Ability to provide FANATICAL support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Finance, or a related field. MBA, CFA, or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• a minimum of 8 years of experience in financial analysis experience with a progressive work history. Prior leadership/supervision experience is desirable

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $80,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $120,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors, including market location, and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Learn more about the benefits at Rackspace.”
Work Location: United States of America - If located near a Rackspace office, you’ll work a hybrid schedule… two days in the office and three days work from home. ·   If not located near an office, you may work 100% remotely. Travel: 5%
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