Lead forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning activities for IT and CISO teams.
Perform detailed variance analysis, communicating results to leaders in both Finance and the business units.
Partner with leadership and teams to provide financial insights and recommendations for investments and roadmaps
Ensure compliance with financial policies and maintain accuracy in reporting.
Identify and implement process improvements that support our teams operational effectiveness.
Support headcount planning, capital expenditures and operating expense analysis, PO management, and project-level tracking.
Requirements
Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA/ CPA preferred.
4-6 years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally in a technology-driven environment.
Technical Skills: Strong financial modeling and forecasting experience.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI/Tableau a plus.
Core Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and lead cross‑functional efforts.
Clear, concise communication and the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
Innovative mindset; interest in improving processes and leveraging emerging finance tools.
The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.
The annual base pay for this position is: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00
You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5's benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits . F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.
Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com ) .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Benefits
Equity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.
Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.
The Finance team is seeking a Financial Analyst III to support our IT and CISO organizations. In this role, you will work closely with the business and finance leadership, contributing to key activities such as forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and operational support across multiple functions. Additionally, you will assist in developing investment cases, supporting internal portfolio planning, and conducting ad hoc analyses for leadership.
This position is ideal for someone who excels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, is adept at handling ambiguity, and demonstrates exceptional analytical and communication skills when working across teams.
Ffive · Seattle