Lead Financial Analyst, Travel

Lead Financial Analyst

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Business Partnership & Financial Leadership

Operational Performance & KPI Architecture:

Lead the strategy, development, and refinement of operational metrics reporting across tech organizations to drive strategic decision-making and business alignment
Integrated FP&A Management:

Direct multi-quarter financial planning, forecasting, and actuals analysis, delivering strategic insights that optimize resource allocation
Process Transformation & Automation:

Proactively identify, design, and implement value-add enhancements across financial systems, forecasting workflows, and operational processes
Strategic Advisory:

Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, delivering proactive financial analysis, and strategic recommendations
Oversight & Accounting Controls:

Maintain high-level oversight of financial governance and SOX compliance
Supervising month-end close processes

: Review key journal entries for month end close and recommend corrective actions
QualificationsLeadership & Analytical Competencies

Executive Communication:

Exceptional interpersonal and storytelling skills, with a proven ability to distill complex financial datasets into clear, actionable executive-level insights.
Strategic Ownership:

Demonstrated track record of driving cross-functional initiatives, establishing governance, and holding business leaders accountable for financial targets.
Problem Solving & Critical Thinking:

Advanced capability in root-cause analysis, strategic planning, and financial modeling.
Required Experience & Education

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related quantitative field (Masters or Certification Preferred).
Experience:

5–8+ years

of progressive experience in corporate FP&A or finance (equivalent to Senior / Principal / Lead Financial Analyst levels).
Technical Mastery:

Advanced proficiency in financial modeling using Excel and Google Sheets, including complex macro/formula usage, scenario planning, and data integration.
Preferred Experience

Tech Organization Support:

Background supporting enterprise software engineering, IT infrastructure, and complex business systems organizations.
Business Intelligence & Data Visualization:

Hands-on experience scaling BI tools and enterprise dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Domo) to automate reporting and analytics.
Flexible work from home options available.