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