Staff Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
We are looking to add aStaff Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about making an impact in a growing company we would like to hear from you.
In this position you will partner with Finance leadership and business leaders to support strategic financial planning budgeting forecasting and business performance initiatives. This role evaluates complex financial and operational information develops actionable recommendations and supports financial decision-making that aligns with organizational objectives and long-term business strategies.
The Staff Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst applies advanced financial planning and analysis expertise to improve forecasting accuracy enhance financial reporting and support cross-functional initiatives. This role serves as an experienced financial resource by evaluating business performance recommending operational improvements and contributing to enterprise financial planning activities.
- Lead budgeting forecasting and long-range financial planning activities for assigned business organizations.
- Develop complex financial models scenario analyses and business forecasts that support strategic decision-making.
- Analyze financial performance and identify key business drivers risks and opportunities.
- Provide financial recommendations that support operational planning and long-term business objectives.
- Oversee preparation of financial reports executive dashboards and business performance analyses.
- Evaluate financial and operational trends to identify opportunities for improved business performance.
- Develop presentations and financial analyses for executive and business leadership reviews.
- Support investment analyses capital planning activities and financial evaluations for strategic initiatives.
- Partner with Finance leadership and business stakeholders to develop financial strategies and planning assumptions.
- Support cross-functional initiatives by evaluating financial impacts and recommending practical solutions.
- Provide financial guidance that supports operational decision-making organizational initiatives and business performance.
- Build collaborative relationships across Finance and business functions to support organizational objectives.
- Lead initiatives that improve financial planning processes forecasting methodologies reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
- Evaluate financial processes and recommend enhancements that improve scalability consistency and analytical capabilities.
- Support implementation of financial planning tools reporting enhancements and operational improvements.
- Develop and maintain financial planning documentation reporting standards and analytical models.
- A Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance or related from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience.
- Advanced knowledge of financial planning budgeting forecasting financial modeling and corporate finance principles.
- Expertise in financial reporting business performance analysis variance analysis and forecasting methodologies.
- Ability to evaluate complex financial and operational issues involving multiple business drivers and competing priorities.
- Experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems financial planning applications business intelligence tools and financial reporting platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.
- Effective communication influencing and relationship-building skills with Finance leadership and business stakeholders.
- Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and lead implementation of operational enhancements.
- Business acumen with the ability to balance financial performance operational objectives and organizational priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams.
- Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Oracle SAP NetSuite Microsoft Dynamics or comparable financial platforms.
- Experience with financial planning budgeting forecasting and reporting tools such as Adaptive Planning Anaplan Hyperion or equivalent platforms.
- Familiarity with business intelligence (BI) and data visualization tools such as Power BI Tableau or comparable reporting platforms.
- Experience working in a start-up high-growth and venture-backed company
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About Company
CesiumAstro builds high-throughput, software-defined phased array communication payloads for airborne and in-orbit platforms.