Senior Financial Analyst
Salesforce
Job Description
Job Category Finance Overview of the Role The Finance & Strategy (F&S) team serves as a trusted advisor to the business to help inform and guide decision making through business partner support and innovative and insightful analyses. This role will assist the short-term planning team, working closely with senior leadership on a regular basis. The role offers a high-visibility, high-impact environment where the Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) contributes to business growth.
Responsibilities Own annual Plan processes & budget target management, tracking risks & opportunities, & creating budget review materials for EVP of Finance & COFO Create and present ad hoc financial & scenario analysis, including but not limited to total company operating margin, strategic spend, external P&L and expense trends Partner proactively with Revenue, Treasury, Tax & other Finance teams during the Company’s key planning processes & quarterly earnings cycles in the development of consolidated Plan, Outlook, and Results deliverables Support quarterly external guidance process in partnership with Investor Relations by providing insights on total company operating margin, earnings per share, and other key guided metrics Support broader plan/OL team financial modeling & reviews as needed for FX, OIE, Purchased Intangibles, Tax info, & geographic investment analyses Own the total company operational scorecard for the COFO highlighting the forecasts & results of key topline, headcount, and efficiency performance metrics in partnership with F&S Partner across Close/Outlook/LRP teams to operationalize more real-time P&L updates in scenario model & understand the flow through on 3-statement financials (current year & LRP) Build & maintain cross functional relationships with the broader F&S team Required Qualifications 2+ years related experience in FP&A, Accounting, Analytics, or Management Consulting Foundational FP&A experience required with a deep knowledge of financial statements Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to explain complex issues in an understandable way Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with competing priorities and influence at all levels within the organization Advanced skill with financial modeling in Excel or GSheets Highly motivated, detail oriented, self-aware and responsive Experience creating Powerpoint/Google Slide presentations for management BA/BS degree or equivalent Preferred Qualifications Large-scale technology or SaaS company experience preferred Familiarity with financial planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights/Workday Adaptive Planning) and proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, matrixed environment Strong financial modeling skills Proven process-improvement track record This role is hybrid and requires in-office presence 3 days per week. Benefits In the United States, compensation will be determined by location, job level, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits.
Salesforce offers a variety of benefits including time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at https://www.salesforcebenefits.com. Accommodations To request a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, submit a request via the Accommodations Request Form.
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