PayPal - San Jose, CA
posted about 2 months ago
PayPal is seeking a FP&A Senior Financial Analyst to join the Consumer Product OpEx team. This role is pivotal in providing strategic and operational finance support to effectively manage the team's finances. The successful candidate will engage in various financial activities including budgeting, forecasting, month-end close processes, variance analysis, and reporting related to operating expenses, capital expenditures, and headcount management. The analyst will also oversee the day-to-day financial processes and guide the business through various finance-related tasks, ensuring that financial decisions are sound and aligned with the company's strategic priorities. In this position, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, providing business insights and recommendations that drive financial performance. Your responsibilities will include working with business units and budget owners to build business cases, managing the spending of new projects and initiatives, and processing cost center creation and changes. You will lead month-end close activities, ensuring that accruals and cross-charge journal entries are booked accurately and on time. Additionally, you will monitor expense and headcount plans against actuals, providing analysis and recommendations to business partners and the finance team. The role requires a strong understanding of corporate policies and GAAP regulations, as well as the ability to develop a comprehensive understanding of the business's strategic priorities and resource needs. You will be expected to collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring that the team adheres to strict financial guidelines while achieving its operational goals.