Financial Analyst, Geo, Revenue, Ads, Search, Strategy, Operations

Financial Analysts ensure that Google makes sound financial decisions. As a Financial Analyst, your work, whether it's modeling business scenarios or tracking performance metrics, is used by our leaders to make strategic company decisions. While working on multiple projects at a time, you are focused on the details while finding creative ways to solve big picture challenges.

The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $117,000-$167,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Drive core central financial planning and analysis processes for GBO including planning, forecasting, budget management, cost allocation, management reporting and other ad hoc initiatives.
• Work with Geo, Revenue, Ads, Search (GRAS) Finance teams and coordinate efforts to deliver impactful analysis and insights to executive stakeholders.
• Act as financial planning and analysis partner for central business cost centers, with a focus on budget management and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance DNA, Hub, corporate financial planning and analysis, strategy and operations to ensure effective partnership and impactful results.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), consulting, or a related function, or 2 years with an advanced degree.
• 4 years of experience using SQL for data analysis and reporting.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with building data infrastructure (e.g., designing architecture, building data pipelines, implementing scalable monitoring) and implementing reporting solutions.
• Demonstrated experience with SAP.
• Experience in developing strategies in fast-moving engaged environments, with effective business judgment for resource allocation decisions to achieve the desired business outcome.
• Ability to work with data to produce analysis, influencing decision making with numerical analysis and generating insights.
• Ability to take ownership, interact with all levels, set objectives, drive results, and be a team player.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA.