Financial Analyst IV

DescriptionA client with Kforce is seeking a Financial Analyst IV to join their team in Mountain View, CA.Responsibilities:* Analyzes financial status by collecting, monitoring, and studying data; Recommending actions. Primary Responsibilities: * Determines cost of operations by establishing standard costs; collecting operational data* Identifies financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts* Guides cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures; Providing trends and forecasts; Explaining processes and techniques; Recommending actions* Improves financial status by analyzing results; Monitoring variances; Identifying trends; Recommending actions to management* Reconciles transactions by comparing and correcting data* Maintains database by entering, verifying, and backing up forecast/analytical data* Recommends actions by analyzing and interpreting data and making comparative analyses; Studying proposed changes in methods and materials* Increases productivity by developing automated accounting applications; coordinating information requirements* Protects operations by keeping financial information confidential* Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; Reviewing publications* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as neededRequirements* Degree or equivalent work experience in related discipline (Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, etc.)* 5+ years of FP&A experience or equivalent tenure from related positions in highly dynamic finance roles (Global experience preferred, Corporate FP&A experience preferred)* Deep experience with deriving insights from analysis, formulating those insights into concise story lines and delivering presentations to senior executives to influence decision making* Strong understanding of investment management and resource planning (preferably in a technology company and/or in a Corporate FP&A capacity)* Additional experience leading strategic or business performance initiatives and/or organizational change initiatives as a part of prior responsibilities* Self-starter with a desire to quickly learn and excel; willing and able to initiate, manage, and execute projects with minimal supervision* Trusted business partner who delivers operational excellence by understanding the needs of the business and identifying opportunities to improve financial results* Strong understanding of translating business results into an insightful and consumable story for leadership teams (e.g. dashboards, presentations, etc.)* Solutions oriented, with a track record of identifying and implementing creative solutionsJob TypeContractCompensation72 - $82