Financial Analyst III
Location: Remote - West Coast preferred; WA/DC ideal
Contract Duration: Approximately 6 months
Estimated Start Date: October 12, 2026
Work Schedule: Full-time
Position Overview
We are seeking a Financial Analyst III to support a Finance & Business Planning organization within a leading technology company. This role will be part of a cross-functional finance team responsible for core FP&A deliverables, financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of FP&A concepts, experience managing budgeting and forecasting cycles, and the ability to build effective relationships with cross-functional stakeholders while communicating financial insights clearly.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-team ownership for a key business vertical within Finance.
- Develop and implement standardized financial processes to improve collaboration and efficiency.
- Lead monthly/quarterly close and forecast cycles, including timelines, templates, processes, and preparation of flux commentary and forecasts.
- Support the annual budgeting process, including resource allocation, financial planning, and operational planning.
- Partner with Finance teams to support key business decisions through financial analysis and insights.
- Drive financial systems and process improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with:
- Vertical FP&A teams
- Finance Consolidations
- Corporate FP&A
- Accounting
- Technical Accounting
- Enterprise Engineering
- Support risk management, internal controls, and financial compliance activities.
- Provide financial thought partnership and support collaboration across the broader Finance organization.
- Gather, analyze, and communicate financial information to support business and investment decisions.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Finance
- Strong experience with FP&A
- Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Experience supporting or leading financial close cycles
- Strong variance/flux analysis experience
- Ability to develop and communicate financial insights to diverse stakeholders
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building skills
- Experience with FBASE
- Experience with Tableau
- Strong Excel skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within a large technology organization / Big Tech
- Experience with financial systems and process optimization
- Experience supporting hardware, technology, or emerging technology organizations
- Experience with AI tools or AI-enabled workflows
- Experience using Claude Code or similar AI/automation tools
- Experience with risk management, internal controls, and financial compliance
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