Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

We’re Ookla, the company behind Speedtest, Downdetector, and an ever-expanding suite of enterprise connectivity solutions. Our team is a group of people brought together through passion and inspired by possibility. We are looking for team members who enjoy solving complex problems, are motivated to challenge themselves, and are delighted with turning clever ideas into unique products.

Millions of consumer-initiated tests are performed through our products and billions of data points are collected globally every day. With all this measurement comes countless ways to dissect and analyze our data, and plenty of exciting opportunities to optimize our broader strategy. When you work for us, you are using Ookla data and insights to further our mission to improve connectivity for all.

Ookla is looking for an FP&A Analyst to join our growing finance team. This role will play a pivotal role for Ookla as it continues its organic growth, investment in new business, and growth through acquisitions. Responsibilities will include financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting, and assisting in the monthly accounting close. The Analyst will take a front seat approach to designing reports that inform management on key performance indicators, “KPIs”, and support strategic decision-making. This position offers a unique opportunity to sit within a business in the newly created Connectivity Division of Ziff Davis, reporting into the SVP of Finance, and offers unparalleled access to the managers and senior management team.

We are committed to providing you a flexible work environment where individuality, fun, and talent are all valued equally. If you consider yourself innovative, adept at collaboration, and you care deeply about the work you do, we want to talk!

Expectations for Success

• Be proactive, inquisitive and curious about how the business works, and never afraid to ask questions.
• Be an open and positive communicator.
• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and a “can do” attitude.
• Be open to a range of tasks and responsibilities not limited to the job description.
• Be comfortable with change and adapting to new responsibilities in a fast-paced and ever changing job environment.
• Be able to pivot and reprioritize workload to best support his/her manager.
• Become a trusted partner within the BU to ensure that forecasts, pacing’s, and analyses most accurately reflect the business.
• Have an active interest in the industry, competition, and market.
• Work independently and with a sense of urgency.

Types of projects you might work on during the first 90 days

• Analyze financial data and create financial models to forecast future performance.
• Develop financial reports, dashboards, and other analytical tools to provide insights to senior management.
• Provide budget versus actual variance explanations and other corporate reporting requirements
• Partner with sales and sales operations to ensure the Company properly recognizes revenue
• Design and prepare key performance indicators to enable better visibility of business operations by management
• Prepare, review and analyze sales incentive payments, statements and supporting reports
• Creation of revenue and cost models to help managers make business decisions on new initiatives

Requirements

The heading says “requirements” but we’re looking for the right person not the exact list. If your life experience prepares you for similar challenges, we’d like to hear from you.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of 2+ years working in Financial Planning & Analysis, preferably in a corporate environment
• Exceptional modeling and forecasting ability
• Expert in Excel and other Microsoft Office software
• Pride in accuracy and attention to detail
• Willing to work hard until we get it right
• High level of organizational skills, despite changing inputs and priorities
• Experience with financial accounting systems and CRM (e.g., Oracle Fusion, Salesforce) is a plus

Benefits

We care deeply about each other and the work we do, and our perks are just one way we demonstrate this. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including (but not limited to):

• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited PTO
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan options
• Health/dental/vision insurance coverage
• Wellness benefits (Calm app, gym reimbursement, ERG groups, etc)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) (mental health, financial advice, legal guidance, and more)
• Maven Fertility options
• Pregnancy support
• Pet insurance
• Enhanced parental leave