Sr. Financial Analyst (6 Month Contract)

$101,504 - $156,707/Yr

DocuSign - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - San Francisco, CA

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

About the position

As part of the Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis team, the Sr. Financial Analyst will be responsible for supporting General and Administrative (G&A) functions, including Human Resources (HR) and the Chief Operating Officer (COO) organization. This individual will play a crucial role in developing financial analysis, designing and preparing financial plans and budgets, and effectively communicating financial information to various partners and Docusign leadership. The position is an individual contributor role that reports to the Sr. Director of FP&A - G&A. The Sr. Financial Analyst will collaborate closely with the COO and HR departments to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans. This role requires the preparation and presentation of analysis, forecasts, reports, and recommendations to senior business and finance leaders, supporting critical decision-making opportunities. The analyst will assist with monthly reporting packages for senior management and executives, providing insights into budget variances, financial performance, and cost optimization opportunities. In addition, the Sr. Financial Analyst will lead the month-end close processes, including accruals, in collaboration with accounting and corporate FP&A. They will run monthly close flash reporting and analyze monthly expense variances. The role also involves creating presentations to inform senior leadership on department variances and forecasts, tracking and reconciling monthly workforce planning and headcount, and establishing relevant financial metrics to be provided as a dashboard for senior management and business partners. The analyst will drive high-quality, timely analysis that contributes to the high performance and success of the business, including developing analytical models in support of new business opportunities and strategic investments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with COO and HR departments to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans
• Prepare and present analysis, forecasts, reports, and recommendations to senior business and finance leaders to support critical decision-making opportunities
• Assist with monthly reporting packages for senior management and Execs (e.g., actuals and forecast explanations)
• Provide insights into budget variances, financial performance, and cost optimization opportunities
• Lead the month-end close processes (Accruals) with accounting and corporate FP&A
• Run monthly close flash reporting and monthly expense variances
• Create presentations to inform senior leadership on department variances and forecasts
• Track, reconcile, and report on monthly workforce planning and headcount
• Assist with establishing and maintaining relevant financial metrics to be provided as a dashboard for senior management and business partners
• Drive high-quality, timely analysis that contributes to the high performance and success of the business including analytical models in support of new business opportunities and strategic investments

Requirements

• BA or BS in business, finance, or accounting
• 2+ Years of experience in Finance with emphasis on reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and planning
• Experience with advanced Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel functions
• Experience with Adaptive and Oracle

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to work independently and balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to help facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communications
• Speed and accuracy in working with large data sets
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in identifying and implementing operational improvements and efficiencies
• Ability to spearhead work initiatives with cross-functional partners
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well with partners at all levels of the organization