Talently

Financial Analyst

Posted 19 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Talently

  • Job overview

    The Financial Analyst role at Talently focuses on budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to support strategic business decisions within a fast-growing B2B SaaS company.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The analyst will lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, manage accruals and purchase orders, support month-end close, prepare executive reports, and collaborate cross-functionally for financial insights.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The salary range is $75,000 to $95,222 with hybrid work in Mountain View, California; benefits are not specified.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires 2+ years in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, proficiency with financial planning tools like Adaptive Planning, and experience in B2B SaaS; workforce planning and executive reporting skills are preferred.

  • Work environment and culture

    Talently promotes a collaborative, inclusive, and remote-friendly finance team culture valuing curiosity, precision, and partnership.

  • Company information

    Talently is a fast-growing leader in customer experience technology partnering with many enterprises including Fortune 100 firms to deliver actionable human insights.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will join a collaborative and inclusive finance team focused on precision and partnership.

  • Job location and travel

    Hybrid position based in Mountain View, California, United States.

  • Unique job features

    The role involves strategic financial planning and reporting in a high-growth technology environment with cross-functional collaboration and executive-level communication.

Company overview

Talently is a company focused on connecting skilled professionals with job opportunities, primarily in the tech industry. They generate revenue through subscription-based services and partnerships with companies seeking to hire top talent. Founded with the mission to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity, Talently has developed a platform that offers career development resources, mentorship, and personalized job matching. The company emphasizes continuous learning and skill enhancement, making it an attractive option for both job seekers and employers looking for qualified candidates.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight at least 2 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis within B2B SaaS environments, emphasizing precision and data accuracy.

  • Focus on showcasing your proficiency with financial planning tools like Adaptive Planning and workforce planning systems such as Workday, as well as your ability to prepare executive-level financial reports.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Talently's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application's visibility and chances of being noticed.

  • Connect with current employees in Talently's finance or corporate functions on LinkedIn; open conversations by referencing recent company growth or asking about their experience working on budgeting and forecasting in a fast-growing SaaS environment.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'budgeting,' 'forecasting,' 'variance analysis,' 'Adaptive Planning,' 'Workday,' and 'B2B SaaS' to ensure it passes automated screenings.

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