Financial Analyst, Cloud Finance

Financial Analyst, Cloud Finance Financial analysts ensure that Google makes sound financial decisions. As a Financial Analyst, your work—whether it’s modeling business scenarios or tracking performance metrics—is used by our leaders to make strategic company decisions. Working on multiple projects at a time, you are focused on the details while finding creative ways to take on big‑picture challenges. As someone who knows the workings of the core Finance team inside and out, you will lead individual projects to transform planning, tracking and control processes. You’ll provide executive‑level management with insightful recommendations, planning and reporting support. As a part of the Cloud Finance team, you will be at the epicenter of Google Cloud’s physical and digital expansion. You will ensure that infrastructure investments are strategically sound, operationally efficient and aligned with our long‑term financial goals, driving profitable growth for Google Cloud. As a key partner to Engineering, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Product, GTM Sales and Services organizations, you will provide the financial and strategic insight necessary to scale the global footprint and lead the AI revolution. Individual pay is determined by factors including job‑related skills, experience and relevant education or training. US: $116,000 - $167,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more about benefits at Google. Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Kirkland, WA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA . Benefits for this role include: Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance Retirement benefits: 401(k) with company match Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment Sick Time: 40 hours per year (increased to 69 hours per year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance Maternity Leave (Short‑Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28‑30 weeks Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks Holidays: 13 paid days per year Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience. 4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), consulting, or a related function, or an advanced degree. Experience executing full‑cycle FP&A functions including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and modeling within a multinational company setting. Preferred qualifications: Experience with building financial reporting, producing analysis, implementing scalable monitoring and implementing reporting solutions. Experience in developing strategies in fast‑paced competitive environments, impeccable business judgment for resource allocation decisions to achieve the desired business outcome. Experience influencing and partnering with business stakeholders. Ability to work with data to produce analysis, influencing decision‑making with numerical analysis and generating insights. Responsibilities Develop AI‑first financial frameworks and automate core processes, including complex forecasting, long‑range planning (LRP), month‑end close and sophisticated variance analysis. Define and drive a framework for financial Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and business metrics, translating complex performance data into actionable business intelligence to drive leadership accountability and growth strategies. Deliver sophisticated, data‑driven financial analysis and recommendations as a principal financial advisor, while leading high‑impact, cross‑functional initiatives to shape strategic direction, evaluate return on investment (ROI) and optimize resource allocation. Drive comprehensive process transformation and scaling initiatives by driving the adoption and integration of advanced AI tools and automated reporting by strategically directing central team partnerships. Partner with stakeholders across Sales, Product, BD and Controllership as a trusted strategic advisor and financial thought leader, influencing executive decision‑making and ensuring alignment between functional roadmaps and corporate financial targets. Information About Legal & EEO Statements: Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy. 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