Forcepoint - Austin, TX

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Onsite - Austin, TX
1,001-5,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Forcepoint simplifies security for global businesses and governments. Forcepoint's all-in-one, truly cloud-native platform makes it easy to adopt Zero Trust and prevent the theft or loss of sensitive data and intellectual property no matter where people are working. With over 20 years in business, 2.7k employees, and a presence in 150 countries, Forcepoint serves more than 11,000 customers and holds over 300 patents. The company is on a mission to create a safer world, and they are looking for individuals who are excited to contribute to this goal. The Bookings & Revenue Financial Analyst III position is a key role within the Global Finance organization at Forcepoint. This position will primarily focus on the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function, specifically managing and forecasting the company's Bookings, Revenue, Billings, and Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) metrics. The Top Line team, which this analyst will be a part of, is responsible for maintaining deliverables that facilitate cross-functional alignment with departments such as Sales, Customer Success, and Product Management regarding Top Line reporting and analytics. Initially, the analyst will manage all Top Line related data and reporting, collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure data accuracy and integrity. This role requires a strong understanding of financial concepts and meticulous attention to detail. The analyst will also work with the Big Data and Accounting teams to ensure timely delivery of accurate data. Over time, the responsibilities of this role will expand to include significant forecasting-related tasks, making it essential for the analyst to develop a strong conceptual understanding of the business to enhance Top Line forecasting and analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain all Top Line related data, ensuring data accuracy/integrity
  • Own all Top Line Reporting packages completed on a regular (Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly) and ad hoc basis
  • Work cross-functionally with Sales, Accounting, Big Data, etc. to ensure all stakeholders are aligned and updated as actuals and forecasts change
  • Build out new forecasting and analytics tools that leverage automation and improve data and forecast accuracy
  • Acquire strong conceptual understanding of the business to leverage for Top Line forecasting and analysis

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or applicable field
  • 3+ years of Finance, Accounting or applicable experience
  • Forecasting experience (preferably Top Line related)
  • Advanced Excel modelling and data analysis skills
  • Advanced critical thinking and analytical abilities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative

Nice-to-haves

  • Familiarity with Power Query, Tableau, SQL, Salesforce/Clari and relational databases

Benefits

  • Equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees
  • Opportunities for job seekers with disabilities
  • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans
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