Senior Strategic Financial Analyst

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), consulting, or a related function, or a relevant advanced degree.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in financial modeling, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), consulting, or a related function.
• Experience in strategic finance and program management.
• Knowledge of the Cloud/Software industry, different roles and incentives.
• Passion for driving strategic initiatives and achieving measurable results.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to direct and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Financial Analysts ensure that Google makes sound financial decisions. As a Financial Analyst, your work, whether it's modeling business scenarios or tracking performance metrics, is used by our leaders to make strategic company decisions. While working on multiple projects at a time, you are focused on the details while finding creative ways to solve big picture challenges.

The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $159,000-$239,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to formulate and implement financial strategies that support the organization's long-term growth objectives.
• Conduct analysis to uncover opportunities for optimization, cost reduction, and growth enhancement. Translate insights into actionable plans, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Oversee the execution of finance projects, ensuring timely delivery and successful outcomes. Help streamline processes related to Operational Expenditure (OPEX) and Headcount (HC) management, and Return on Investment (ROI) frameworks to ensure seamless execution.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration across diverse teams to achieve project milestones. Establish robust performance tracking mechanisms to monitor progress, and address challenges.
• Guide the financial planning process. Lead the alignment of long-range plans and annual operating plans between Finance and Business teams. Provide actionable insights, develop and present compelling business insights to inform decision-making at all levels of the organization.