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Senior Analyst, FP&A

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talkdesk2 logoTalkdesk2 · Lisbon, Portugal
Full-timeOn-site2w ago
ExcelReactStrategic Planning
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Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant finance experience preferred; SaaS experience strongly preferred
  • Curious mindset - Passion to understand data models and how data flows as this is critical in identifying process improvements and creating scale within FP&A
  • Ability to influence at all levels of an organization with an emphasis on partnering with the various business leaders, especially managing upwards; actively identify blind spots and opportunities to Finance Sr. Manager/ DirectorAdaptive insights
  • Identify self-training needs
  • Experience with headcount reconciliation - Personnel, To-Be-Hired and Term Headcount
  • Knowledge of Sales/Marketing and applicable key metrics - eg, ARR, MRR, pipeline, conversion/win rates, CAC, LTV
  • Strong financial and operational planning skills
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with experience developing and delivering presentations
  • Expertise in building Excel-based financial models, with an emphasis on aggregating and analyzing data to provide actionable insights
  • Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
  • Primarily office-environment work, extended periods of sitting or standing, computer-based work. Limited lifting, and equipment usage limited to computer-related equipment (keyboards, mouse, etc.)

Benefits

Paid time off

Additional Information

We are looking to bring on a Sr. Analyst, FP&A for this role. This individual will be responsible for partnering cross-functionally within a fast-moving technology company and its senior management to build annual budgets, manage forecasts, and provide decision support through financial analyses to ensure optimal returns on strategic investments. This is a key position providing guidance on financial and operational matters across the entire organization. Duties and Responsibilities: Support the annual budget, quarterly forecast and long-term strategic planning processes for our Sales and Marketing business unit Own end-to-end tracking of Sales and Marketing software spend by partnering with IT, Procurement and business teams Lead monthly accrual process for Sales and Marketing and other operating expenses by partnering with Accounting to ensure accurate and timely expense recognition in accordance with GAAP Design and refine detailed financial models that forecast and analyze functional costs in order to fully understand sources of variance and, ultimately, improve forecast accuracy Conduct in-quarter puts & takes review sessions - ensure that the organization can flex and react to short-term budget surpluses/deficits, including developing and maintaining KPIs for all aspects of the Sales and Marketing organization Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting - analyze financial results, distill/synthesize key trends, assess current and future business risk, and communicate key messages to senior management Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams to synthesize and integrate updates relating to variances in actual procurement activity relative to budget forecasts Support executive management by providing timely ad hoc reporting on critical issues Become embedded with business partners across the company, establishing trust, building relationships and gaining a deep understanding of relevant drivers


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