Finance Sr Analyst

Finance Analyst

Location: 4650 Cushing Parkway, Fremont CA 94538 - 8am-5pm | Monday – Friday Pay Rate: $40- 44/HR

Overview of Work Environment/Client Nuances:

• The resource will work closely with the Finance Manager and Financial Analysts to support day-to-day operational and reporting tasks.
• Resource's typical working day:
• Purchase Order (PO) & Invoice Coordination
• Assist the Finance Manager in managing PO approvals.
• Maintain PO and invoice tracking, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Excel-Based Reporting
• Update and maintain smart sheets and financial trackers in Excel.
• Compile savings reports and financial summaries as needed.
• Prepare pivoted reports and financial data views for stakeholder use.
• Financial Reconciliation
• Perform reconciliation tasks across various accounts and cost centers.
• Support validation and clean-up of invoice data (note: invoices are not stock-related).
• Expense Management
• Act as first-line approver for expense reports.
• Ensure correct coding and flow of expenses for proper billing allocation.
• Ad Hoc Analysis & Support
• Support Financial Analysts with multi-tasking requests and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Contribute to custom reports and special projects as assigned.
• Process Knowledge
• Demonstrate an understanding of a broad range of financial principles and workflows.
• Collaborate across teams to maintain accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Must Have Skills:

• Strong Financial Acumen: Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Able to interpret complex data and deliver insights that support strategic decisions.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Speaks and writes fluently in English with clarity and professionalism. Capable of presenting financial findings effectively to stakeholders across all levels, including senior leadership.
• Confident Presenter: Articulates ideas persuasively and succinctly. Can lead discussions, explain recommendations clearly, and respond to questions with authority and precision.
• Sharp Analytical Mind: Quick to assess data, identify patterns or discrepancies, and make sound judgments. Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills in dynamic environments.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Works seamlessly with finance, operations, procurement, and senior management to drive alignment and process improvements.
• Business-Oriented Insight: Understands how financial metrics translate into operational impact. Able to influence business strategy through data-driven recommendations.

Years of Experience: At least 3 years of experience in the finance field required

Education: At least College graduate

Software skills:

• Basic computer literacy and general functionality
• Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly: Excel (Intermediate to Advanced level)
• Ability to work with formulas
• Experience creating and manipulating pivot tables

Pre Screening Questions:

• Can you describe your proficiency with Microsoft Excel? Please include specific examples of the tasks you can perform, such as using formulas, creating pivot tables, or building reports. (Intermediate to advanced knowledge is preferred for this role).

Interview Process: 1 -2 virtual interview