Financial Analyst - Technology

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Financial Analyst - Technology based in United States.

This is an opportunity to join an FP&A team supporting a technology-focused business function in a fast-paced, global environment.
You will play a key role in financial planning, forecasting, expense management, and performance analysis.
The position combines hands-on financial modeling with strategic business partnering and cross-functional collaboration.
You will help leaders understand financial performance, optimize costs, and make informed business decisions.
A strong focus is placed on automation, AI, business intelligence, and scalable processes that improve finance operations.
The role offers meaningful exposure to technology and SaaS-related business models, including cloud hosting and services.
It is well suited to an analytical, proactive professional who enjoys solving complex problems and driving measurable improvements.

Accountabilities
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Manage budgeting and forecasting processes related to headcount, vendors, third-party hosting, operating expenses, and other technology-related costs.

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Develop and maintain accurate financial models, reports, forecasts, variance analyses, dashboards, and leadership communication materials.

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Monitor P&L performance, investigate significant variances, identify underlying drivers, and translate findings into actionable business insights.

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Partner with technology and cross-functional leaders to support cost optimization, business transformation, resource planning, and operational efficiency initiatives.

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Build a strong understanding of technology business models, including cloud hosting, services, ACV, revenue, utilization, capacity planning, and related financial drivers.

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Coordinate month-end activities and maintain an effective business-partnering cadence across finance and technology stakeholders.

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Identify opportunities to automate reporting and streamline financial processes through AI, business intelligence, automation, and modern analytics tools.

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Lead or contribute to finance projects involving process improvement, business intelligence, documentation, reporting enhancements, and operational efficiency.

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Support headcount analysis and workforce planning while ensuring financial plans remain aligned with business priorities.

Requirements

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3+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, or a comparable analytical role, preferably within a SaaS or technology environment.

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Demonstrated experience with operating expense planning, headcount management, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.

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Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to create dynamic, scalable, and well-structured financial models.

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Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data and turn it into clear business insights.

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Experience with financial planning and reporting platforms such as Adaptive Planning, OfficeConnect, SAP, or comparable FP&A technologies is preferred.

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Practical experience using AI, automation, business intelligence, or analytics tools to improve financial reporting, forecasting, and operational processes.

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Ability to understand technology-oriented business models and connect operational metrics with financial performance.

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information effectively to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

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Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurately against deadlines.

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Collaborative, proactive, and improvement-oriented mindset, with a demonstrated interest in using technology to enhance finance processes.

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Ability to work effectively in a remote, fast-paced environm