Swoon · 18 hours ago
Senior Financial Analyst - San Mateo, CA
San Mateo, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$50/hr - $65/hr
7+ years expSwoon is partnering with a global technology organization to hire a Senior Financial Analyst to support its international finance operations. This hands-on role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and operating expense management, working closely with senior finance leadership and cross-functional teams.
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Hiring Manager
Emily Pistulka
Responsibilities
Support weekly forecasting cycles and annual budget planning across regional and shared functions
Review departmental P&Ls on a weekly and monthly basis, analyzing variances against budget, forecast, and prior periods
Partner with Accounting during month-end close to ensure accurate accruals and timely financial reporting
Analyze the financial impact of headcount changes, operating expenses, and cross-functional allocations, and work with stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy
Lead and support financial analysis initiatives that drive cost discipline and measurable business impact
Build and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and trend analyses for leadership reporting at both regional and global levels
Deliver ad hoc analysis and financial insights to support business decisions
Evaluate financial and operational performance and recommend improvements to efficiency, cost control, and financial rigor
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in FP&A or related finance functions
Strong understanding of financial results under GAAP and/or IFRS
Advanced Excel skills with the ability to independently analyze large, complex datasets
Proven experience owning budgets, forecasts, and budget-vs-actuals analysis, particularly on the cost side
High attention to detail with a track record of producing accurate, well-validated financial outputs
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills across Finance, Accounting, and cross-functional teams
Professional discretion when handling confidential or sensitive information
A strong sense of ownership and follow-through
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
Preferred
Experience with FP&A tools such as SAP BPC, Workday Adaptive Planning, Oracle FP&A, or similar
Familiarity with ERP/GL systems (Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks, etc.)
Background supporting global or matrixed organizations
Prior experience in technology or digital services environments
Demonstrated success improving forecasting accuracy or financial processes
A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with curiosity for learning new tools
CPA, MBA, or Master's degree preferred
Company
Swoon
In 2010, Swoon launched an agile, client-focused team that is not only savvy in our core industries but elbow-deep, every day, getting to know the strongest talent in the technology and professional fields.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andy Baker
Co-Founder and Leadership Advisor
Alyssa Holtz
Client Partner
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