- Location
- Fremont, South Bldg, California - USA, United States of America
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description:
We are seeking a Financial Analyst (FP&A) to support financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business performance analysis. This role will partner closely with R&D, Operations, Accounting, and other cross-functional teams to support the annual planning process, monthly forecasting and close activities, expense management, and variance analysis. The Financial Analyst will develop insightful reporting and financial models, improve forecasting and month-end processes, and help drive accountability across operating expenses, product development, and CapEx projects. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical and financial modeling skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial and operational data into actionable business insights.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the annual business planning process and ensure adherence to the established timeline and approach for preparation of annual plan and periodic financial forecasting for assigned locations/business lines.
- Manage monthly accrual process and forecast update.
- Generate weekly budget tracking dashboard.
- Enhance the month end close and forecasting procedures through strong collaboration with R&D, Operations, and Accounting departments
- Deliver comprehensive variance analysis for all iterations of forecasts in comparison to the respective annual plan, prior forecasts, and actual results.
- Generate insightful reports on variances in financial results and key operational metrics, working in coordination with the Accounting team and relevant functional departments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and optimize expenses, identify opportunities for cost reduction, and contribute to the formulation of cost-saving strategies.
- Develop analysis templates and financial tracking models to instill accountability across product development and Capital Expenditure (CapEx) projects.
Required Qualification
- Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Finance or a related field.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective interaction with various functional leaders across the organization
- Proficiency in advanced financial modeling and data mining using tools like Excel or SQL.
- Strong command of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Expertise in utilizing systems such as NetSuite or other ERPs, Hyperion, and Anaplan.
- A collaborative team player who excels in cross-functional environments.
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Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.