We are looking for a Senior Programs Financial Analyst to join our team. The goal of a Senior Programs Financial Analyst at Wisk is to ensure that teams can meet their financial commitments by providing data-driven insights. You will be part of the Finance team that provides integration of plans and forecasts for Wisk.
Why we need you
The successful candidate is able to support our business with data-driven results and metrics, focusing on our research and development program. You will work closely with other members of the Finance Team to deliver key financial insights to business partners, as well as be responsible for consolidating, tracking, and analyzing financial results in comparison to forecasts. In addition, you will find and analyze business trends to provide company leaders with actionable information to make informed business decisions. In this role, the candidate must be proactive, forward-thinking, and self-motivated with excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills to effectively present and engage with a wide range of audiences. The candidate must have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately, and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
What you will do:
- Partner with cross-functional teams to achieve operational and financial goals
- Develops financial models and performance reports to inform business partners on status of resource plans and forecasts, including variance analysis
- Contribute to the development of the long-term operating plan and the annual operating budget
- Create and present internal and external executive reporting packages including board, monthly close and forecast and other management presentations
- Independently lead the development, integration, and analysis of material resource plans and forecasts
- Continuously identify areas of improvement in existing processes, as well as develop and maintain process documentation
- Partner with other cross functional teams to implement process improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency of financial data analytics
- Analyze and evaluate risk factors by synthesizing data and communicating risk
- Makes recommendation on financial performance and projections
What you have done:
- 5+ years experience in corporate FP&A function with mix of mid-to-large company and startup experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting
- You have worked on various projects involving complex problem solving in a fast paced environment
- You have hands-on experience with developing the long-term operating plan, monthly budget-to-actual analysis and forecasting
- You have knowledge of accounting principles including accruals, CapEx accounting, procure-to-pay process and inventory management
- You have a strong and applied knowledge of financial modeling and presentations using Microsoft Office and GSuite applications
- You have a strong and applied understanding of financial systems including ERP (Netsuite preferred) and forecasting software (Adaptive Planning preferred)
Desired:
- You are familiar with business intelligence and data visualization tools such as Power PI and Tableau
Who you are:
- You are a highly motivated, self starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges
- You are a solution oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset
- You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audience
- You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion
- You embrace challenges and take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations
- You are a positive team player