Financial Analyst

Scalefactor Financial Analyst Job Opening in Austin, TX | resume-now
ScaleFactor, one of Austin's Best Places to Work For + voted Coolest Companies, is not your typical accounting company and you are not the typical Financial Analyst. We are a high-growth tech company that combines intuitive software with a dedicated team of in-house experts. And, we are looking for a Financial Analyst to join our growing business operations team. Come join us!

JOB TITLE: FINANCIAL ANALYST

ABOUT YOU:

As the first Financial Analyst on the Finance team, you will work directly with the Director of Finance to deliver corporate reporting packages, provide key business insights, and conduct ad hoc financial analysis across business units. This is a highly visible role that will interact with leaders across the organization.

You are an analytical, operationally oriented professional who is able to aggregate, disaggregate, and interpret financial data to convey business results. You also process a strong ability to perform in a highly demanding and unstructured environment while consistently adhering to deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the company's core financial model and work with the Director of Finance to establish short-term and long-term financial forecasts
• Provide ongoing analytical support including monthly rolling forecast, and prepare thorough variance analysis against actual results
• Assist Director of Finance on ad hoc strategic, financial, and operational analyses including new business models, Marketing program spend ROI, etc
• Drive the development and production of marketing budgets, pacing, and recurring forecasts
• Coordinate budget development; partner with department heads in preparing, implementing and controlling expenditures
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Partner closely with accounting and other department leaders to tighten internal controls around budgeting and spend tracking
• Actively seek out opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains
• Operate with minimal supervision and able to make informed, well-reasoned decisions independently

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience in an analytical finance role, prior operational FP&A experience within a fast-moving start-up company preferred
• Substantial experience with financial modeling with the ability to quickly grasp and apply concepts
• Self-starter attitude that is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with business partners as needed
• Highly analytical and quantitative, with rigorous attention to detail
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong, cross-functional working relationships and add value as a financial business partners

Bonus Points:

• Master or MBA degree
• Experience with Sage Intacct, NetSuite, and Salesforce
• Background in software, information technology and/or financial services is a definite advantage, particularly SaaS, including software revenue recognition

PERKS:

• Work at one of Austin's Best Places to Work + voted one of Coolest Austin Companies
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision benefits package
• Unlimited vacation, flexible hours & optional work offsite days
• Equity options for all our full time employees
• Unlimited cold brew coffee, snacks, catered Friday lunch, meals on work late days
• Dog and cat friendly offices located in hip East Austin

JOIN THE TEAM AS OUR NEW OUR FINANCIAL ANALYST!

If this role describes you, we look forward to receiving your completed financial analyst application online!

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