Business Systems Analyst – FP&A Systems

Business Systems Analyst – FP&A Systems 
W2 ONLY
Hybrid – 1-2 days onsite in Los Gatos 

We are seeking a highly motivated, driven, and intellectually curious Business Systems Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support a wide range of analytical tasks, contributing directly to our FP&A systems transformation roadmap. You will play a critical role in driving key initiatives, identifying opportunities for process improvements, and ensuring the successful execution of projects that enhance our financial processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Transformation Initiatives: Collaborate with finance and cross-functional teams to support and drive key projects aimed at transforming and improving financial systems and processes while ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic goals.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Conduct thorough data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement. Develop, maintain, and deliver accurate and timely reports, dashboards, and presentations that provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Project Management Support: Assist in the planning, execution, and tracking of finance-related projects. Manage timelines, deliverables, and communication to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with both functional and technical stakeholders to gather requirements, understand needs, and translate them into clear and actionable plans. Ensure alignment between project objectives and business goals.
• Documentation and Communication: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for projects, processes, and systems. Communicate findings, progress, and recommendations clearly and effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Risk Management and Issue Resolution: Identify potential risks and issues related to finance projects and processes. Work proactively to develop mitigation strategies and resolve issues as they arise.
• Support Decision-Making: Provide analytical support to senior management by preparing data-driven insights and recommendations that inform strategic decisions.
• Continuous Learning and Development: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to finance transformation. Apply this knowledge to drive innovation and improvement within the team.

Qualities We’re Looking For

• Experience: +5 years of experience in a similar role, or related position, preferably within a finance or corporate setting.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Management Information Systems, or a related field. Experience with financial planning or modeling is preferred.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Project Management: Experience in supporting project management activities, including planning, execution, and monitoring. Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and PM software platforms such as Smartsheets, Airtable , JIRA etc is a plus.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to various audiences.
• Stakeholder Management: Demonstrate ability to collaborate with and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, including technical teams and senior leadership.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and quality in all work outputs.
• Process Improvement Mindset: Experience in identifying process inefficiencies and implementing improvements to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Adaptability and Learning Agility: Ability to quickly learn new concepts, systems, and tools. Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
• Problem-Solving Orientation: Proven ability to think critically and creatively to address complex challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards.
• Technical Proficiency : Have worked in planning tools such as Anaplan, TM1 or Adaptive Planning.