Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

Company: Technologyadvice
Location: Nashville
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Available for the following locations: Nashville, TN

Hi, were TechnologyAdvice.

At TechnologyAdvice, we pride ourselves on helping B2B tech buyers manage the complexity and risk of the buying process. We are a trusted source of information for tech buyers, delivering advice and facilitating connections between our buyers and the worlds leading sellers of business technology.

Established in 2006 out of our founders dorm room, we continue to expand our business. In 2021 we acquired TechRepublic, and in 2020, we acquired QuinStreet B2B, both leading resources for IT and business decision makers. These critical acquisitions included global teams of dynamic technology and media professionals to enhance our presences in the US, the UK, Singapore, and Australia. We now have more than 20 digital media brands and over 500 global team members, representing 12 languages.

Listed on the Inc. 5000 list of Americas Fastest-Growing Private Companies four times and a five-time recipient of the annual Tennessee Top Workplaces awards, we take both our growth and employee engagement seriously. We work hard each day, but we know how to have fun, too, with monthly virtual events, recreational slack channels, and the occasional costumed dance from our CEO.

The Opportunity

Our finance team helps support TechnologyAdvice alongside our owners other business ventures; these include a real estate investment company, a meal catering company and even a circus among others! As the TechnologyAdvice brand has expanded exponentially over the past few years, so has the need to continue expansion of our finance team. We strive to optimize our processes to become even more agile as we play a pivotal role in the continued growth.

We are looking for a financial analyst to join our growing finance team. The analyst will work closely with the FP&A Manager and VP of Finance to advise the executive team on key decisions across the business through strategic financial analysis and identification of key financial drivers.

How You'll Contribute

This is a highly-visible role providing financial analysis to help guide the business decisions of the Finance and Executive teams. The ideal candidate will have prior financial analysis experience, an ability to identify trends with clear and concise documentation, and a willingness to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. At times, the analysts responsibilities may include the following:

• Ownership of building and maintaining financial models used for annual budgeting and monthly/quarterly forecasting
• Provide inputs into the budgeting and forecasting processes owned by the FP&A Manager
• Report variance analysis versus forecast and budget
• Maintain and develop financial models related to the companys KPIs, retention metrics, performance, etc.
• Support monthly and quarterly reporting for the Finance and Executive teams
• Ensure accuracy of financial reporting created by both the FP&A and Accounting teams
• Perform ad-hoc analysis as needed to support business and FP&A Manager requests
• Gather and process data from accounting software or the Companys CRM software to identify trends, opportunities, and other key inputs.
• Begin to build key relationships with business leaders across the organization
  
  What You Bring
  
  • Bachelors degree in finance, accounting or business-related field or equivalent experience in accounting and finance
  • Demonstrates exemplary communication and listening skills
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • 2-3 years of finance experience
    
    Bonus Points
    
    • 1-2 years of data modeling experience
    • B2B experience
    • Flexibility to work in a fast paced environment
    • Experience with Google for Work (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Drive, etc.)
      
      Why You Want Us...
      
      • Remote/hybrid/in-office work options
      • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
      • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
      • Flexible PTO, take time off when you need it!
      • Paid maternity and parental leave
      • MacBook Pro or PC laptop, your choice
      • Ongoing career development meetings
      • Fitness reimbursement
      • Subscription reimbursement to the Headspace App
      • Live and remote fitness classes offered 5 days a week
      • Bucket List Benefit: We financially help you check something off your bucket list
      • Monthly team outings and quarterly volunteer opportunities
      • Professional development opportunities and incentives
      • Beer on Fridays! Its 5 OClock Somewhere
      • Milestone celebrations for birthdays, weddings, work achievements, and more
      • Coffee, snacks, ping pong, and catered lunches 4 days a week in office
        
        Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.
        
        We believe that our differences make us stronger and foster a diverse and inclusive culture where people feel safe being themselves. TechnologyAdvice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.
        
        Pre-employment screening required.
        
        COVID-19 RESPONSE:
        
        TechnologyAdvice is committed to the safety and wellness of each of our employees. In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we follow all CDC and local protocol.
        
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