Corporate Finance Analyst II, General & Administrative

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About the Team

The Opex team within Corporate Finance is a trusted partner to various business functions, providing critical financial insights that empower data-driven decisions. We focus on managing budgets, delivering accurate forecasts, and ensuring operational excellence. Our team thrives in a collaborative environment, working closely within Finance, Accounting, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive efficiency, improve processes, and support the company's short- and long-term objectives.

 

About the Role

We are seeking a Finance Analyst to join the Corporate Finance team with a focus on Opex. As a key player on the team, you will partner with stakeholders to manage expense budgets, develop forecasts, and prepare meaningful financial analyses. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy of monthly accounting transactions, providing impactful insights, and identifying opportunities for process automation. Whether supporting cost center owners or modeling scenarios for long-range planning, this role is perfect for someone who thrives on both collaboration and detailed analysis. If you have a passion for financial stewardship and process improvement, we look forward to welcoming you to the team!

Job Requisition

• Partner with business stakeholders to manage operating expense budgets and forecasts
• Review and validate monthly accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and alignment with forecast assumptions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure financial processes (e.g., accruals, invoice coding, allocations) are executed in line with expectations
• Prepare monthly variance analyses with meaningful insights and commentary
• Develop and maintain ad hoc reporting to monitor spend and key performance indicators
• Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement through automation, standardization, and efficiency initiatives
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across Finance, Accounting, and supported organizations
• Act as the primary Finance point of contact for designated cost centers
• Support annual and long-range planning cycles by providing data-driven insights and scenario modeling
• Effectively communicate financial insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders and clear calls to action

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis, or operations with a strong track record of managing Opex
• Proficiency in financial software/tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, or equivalent) and financial modeling
• Experience building and managing budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses
• Excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Clear, polished communication skills with experience presenting insights to cross-functional stakeholders
• A self-starter with a positive attitude who thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adaptive Insights or similar financial planning systems
• Strong foundation in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) and an interest in leveraging automation to enhance financial processes
• Prior experience in FP&A, operating expense management, or a Corporate Fi