Sr FP&A Analyst (R&D)

About the position

At LinkedIn, we trust each other to do our best work where it works best for us and our teams. This role offers a hybrid work option, meaning you can both work from home and commute to a LinkedIn office, depending on what's best for you and when it is important for your team to be together. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to join our R&D FP&A team. This role will primarily support our Engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with various leads and team members across Engineering, Finance, and other cross-functional support organizations such as Talent Acquisition and People Analytics.
• Actively participate in the annual planning, recurring forecasting cycles, and month-end close processes, providing valuable insights and analysis for the Engineering org.
• Develop and hone your business partner skills by collaborating with members of the businesses you support, ensuring alignment with financial goals and objectives.
• Track and analyze operating expenses and headcount across the Engineering org, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring accurate forecasting.
• Hold business partners accountable to their budget, providing support and guidance to improve financial discipline and forecast accuracy.
• Identify and implement process improvements for reporting and other financial processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Support strategic initiatives such as software expense reviews and other cost-saving measures, providing detailed financial analysis and recommendations.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of proven experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within an R&D or technical environment
• 2+ years of experience financial modeling and utilizing data analysis tools

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated ability to influence business partners and drive strategic financial decisions.
• Experience with financial systems and tools such as Oracle, Hyperion, or similar.
• Deep understanding of accounting concepts
• Ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks and work within deadlines with little supervision
• Diligent with attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and can adapt well to change
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstration of critical thinking, ability to question the output of a financial model and consider options for improvement
• Proactive, results-oriented, with a can-do attitude when meeting critical deadlines

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus
• Stock options
• Comprehensive benefits package