Senior FP&A Analyst

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About the Department

The Finance team is an international group of financial professionals dedicated to supporting our global business protecting company assets and providing strategic analysis budgeting and reporting to support the companys objectives. The team plays a critical role to ensure the companys long-term financial health and sustainability by managing resources optimizing financial performance ensuring compliance with regulations and providing strategic insights to support decision-making across international operations.

The department is comprised of several teams which include the below:

• Accounts Payable: Manages vendor payments and employee expense reporting ensuring accuracy compliance and strong financial controls.

• Accounting & Financial Reporting: Maintains global financial records with precision ensuring compliance with accounting standards accuracy and transparency in reporting.

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Provides strategic insights through budgeting forecasting and data analysis to drive informed decision-making.
  
  

This is a new role! By joining the Finance team at Backroads youll be part of a group that values building excellent and efficient processes and fostering a positive employee experience that rewards high performance with growth opportunities.

About the Role:

The FP&A Senior Analyst will play a critical role in monitoring and analyzing financial performance across international locations identifying cost-saving opportunities providing robust budgeting & forecasting support and ensuring compliance with local regulations all while considering global economic factors and reporting to senior management on the overall financial health of the international operations. During your first year Backroads will be implementing new FP&A systems to support and enhance our service level to our internal business partners.Youll have the opportunity to help build the FP&A function at Backroads!

What Youll Be Doing:

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Collaborate with business owners and analysts to develop scrutinize and maintain accurate and robust line-item budgets including revenue and expense projections by entity.

• Use internal business knowledge and external data (e.g. market trends economic indicators and historical data) to accurately forecast future global budget needs.

• Collaborate with regional teams to gather input for budget planning and ensure alignment with overall company goals.

Financial Analysis and Business Reviews

• Conduct regular variance analysis and work with business area managers to explain deviations from budgeted amounts; identify areas of concern and areas for opportunity.

• Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for senior management highlighting key trends and insights.

• Assist department managers in interpreting financial and budget reports analyzing data planning budgets and in projecting costs on existing proposed new or expanded programs.

Cost Management:

• Identify cost-reduction strategies across global operations while considering local regulations market dynamics and company business plans.

• Analyze spending patterns and identify areas for cost optimization.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient resource allocation and cost control.

Systems & Reporting

• Participate in system implementation projects for new FP&A tools

• Develop and maintain standardized reporting systems to track global budget performance and identify potential risks.

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Communication

• Prepare clear effective and Backroads business-focused communications (words and data) about financial performance and variances from budget

• Seek collaborations and build effective communication channels to develop deep understanding of economics of assigned business areas

• Other duties as requested

What Youll Need to Be Successful:

• Strong analytical skills: Ability to interpret complex financial data identify trends and draw meaningful conclusions all tailored to our business model and attention to details and strong adherence to quality and accuracy of work product.

• Financial expertise: Thorough understanding of accounting principles budgeting techniques and financial analysis methods

• Communication skills: Effective communication with diverse stakeholders across multiple time zones and cultures. Proven ability to communicate financial story in business terms tailored to our industry (explain the why and how not just the math)

• Global perspective: Knowledge of international markets currency fluctuations and cross-border with global budgeting and forecasting.

• Proficiency in software tools: Expertise in using financial software spreadsheets and data visualization proficiency with MS Excel skills NetSuite ERP systems MS Office financial accounting and budgeting software applications and data visualization tools including Power BI; Expert-level analytical and financial modeling skills.

• Work Ethic: Maturity adaptability professionalism and high level of discretion are required; strategic thinking ability to influence and persuade and ability to interact with Senior Management. Excellent time management organizational skills and attention to deadlines. Positive can-do attitude thirst for learning and a hard-working commitment to achieving goals.

• Experience Required: 5 years in FP&A preferable with a focus on international operations.

Work Environment:

• Berkeley CA

• 4-days in the office 1 day work-from-home (Wednesdays)

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time