Senior Financial Analyst Video & Software Services (VSS)

About the position

This position operates on a hybrid schedule at our Chicago Office. Candidates are required to work on-site two days per week, with the potential for increased on-site presence as needed. We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst with exceptional analytical skills and strong communication abilities to support the VSS team, in addition to providing support across the wider services teams as needed. This role will play a crucial part in forecasting, budgeting, process improvement, and strategic financial analyses, helping drive operational efficiencies and financial accuracy. This role will closely collaborate with the VSS's business operating partners on cost and revenue.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with VSS's operation partners to build up monthly forecasts using analytics, expense management, and variance analysis while providing leadership with actionable financial insights
• Prepare and present monthly financial reviews for executive leadership in partnership with business leaders
• Identify financial risks and opportunities within forecasts and collaborate with business teams to drive strategic decision-making
• Conduct financial analyses on P&L allocations, structural changes, and business cases for capital and other investments
• Support process automation and operational efficiency projects to enhance financial operations
• Provide ad-hoc strategic analysis and cross-functional financial support as needed to the wider services finance team

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years experience in accounting or finance
• 4+ years of experience in a FP&A role at high-growth startup or well established company preferred
• In-depth knowledge of software/subscription as a service (SaaS) revenue models
• Advanced Excel modeling skills
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills with a formidable attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively to drive cross-functional execution on business goals

Nice-to-haves

• Exposure to Oracle, Smartview, Tableau, Netsuite, and/or Hyperion a plus, but not required
• Healthy curiosity to understand all aspects of the business
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves, be additive when and where you can, and support team tasks to help out the company when necessary

Benefits

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave