Financial Analyst & Controls

Job #: 163611-1

Job Title: Financial Analyst & Controls

Location: Remote (PST Hours and Redmond WA area preferred)

Rate: $66/hour

Duration: Through 6/30/2027

The Financial Analyst & Controls Consultant will support the Internal Strategy & Development organization within the company, which serves as the consulting arm. This role is responsible for financial planning, forecasting, reporting, controls, and business analysis for a global organization.

The consultant will play a critical role in managing financial performance by supporting reporting cycles, maintaining forecasting models, analyzing cost drivers, and delivering actionable business insights. This position offers exposure to worldwide financial operations, including full P&L management and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) analysis.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related financial discipline required.
• Advanced degree in a financial discipline preferred.

Experience

• Strong background in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), forecasting, financial modeling, and reporting.
• Experience supporting complex business operations and financial planning processes.
• Experience building and maintaining resource and cost models.
• Experience managing financial reporting cycles and month-end deliverables.

Core Skills

• Financial forecasting and budgeting
• Financial modeling
• Financial reporting and analysis
• P&L management
• Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) analysis
• Resource planning and workforce modeling
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Data interpretation and trend analysis
• Business communication and stakeholder management
• Attention to detail and financial accuracy
• Time management and independent work capability

Candidate Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
• Financial modeling
• Forecasting
• Financial reporting
• Advanced Excel analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Availability to support the full contract duration, including at least 18 months of commitment.
• Located within the Redmond, WA area or willing to attend occasional monthly team meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong FP&A background.
• Experience supporting large-scale global organizations.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity and financial analysis tools.
• Experience managing worldwide P&L and COGS reporting.

Assessment Process

Interview Process

• One panel-style interview.

Candidate Preparation

Candidates should be prepared to discuss:

• Financial forecasting projects
• Financial modeling experience
• Reporting and analytics expertise
• Examples of delivering accurate financial insights and meeting critical deadlines

Performance Measurement

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Accuracy of financial models and reporting deliverables
• Timely completion of assigned deliverables and reporting cycles
• Quality and reliability of forecasting outputs
• Responsiveness to ad hoc business requests
• Ability to identify cost drivers and provide actionable financial insights
• Stakeholder satisfaction and communication effectiveness

Unique Selling Points

• Opportunity to support the company's global ISD finance organization.
• Exposure to worldwide financial operations and reporting.
• Hands-on ownership of P&L and COGS analysis.
• High-visibility role supporting business decision-making and financial strategy.
• Opportunity to work with advanced Microsoft technologies and AI-enabled tools.
• Remote-first environment with collaboration opportunities through occasional team meetups.
• Direct impact on financial planning, forecasting, and business performance at a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial forecasting models.
• Support monthly forecasting and outlook processes.
• Analyze business performance and financial trends to provide actionable recommendations.
• Produce forecasts related to revenue, expenses, investments, and resource planning.

Reporting & Financial Controls

• Load, refresh, and validate monthly COGS and revenue reports.
• Prepare and distribute month-end financial reporting templates.
• Generate recurring and ad hoc financial reports for business stakeholders.
• Maintain business snapshots and financial outlook reports highlighting key cost drivers.

Resource & Business Modeling

• Update and maintain resource allocation models.
• Analyze workforce mix, utilization trends, and business performance metrics.
• Support strategic planning activities through financial modeling and scenario analysis.

Analysis & Communication

• Gather, interpret, and communicate financial information to stakeholders.
• Create spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and financial presentations.
• Present financial insights clearly to leadership and business partners.
• Respond to ad hoc analytical requests from the finance organization.