Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate FP&A

Description

Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favorite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That’s the power of data in motion in action—giving organizations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business. At Confluent, we’re building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organization. With Confluent, organizations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world.

We’re looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energized to roll up their sleeves and help realize Confluent’s enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow—whether you’re just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you’ll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst / Finance Manager to join our Corporate FP&A team. This role will help drive strategic decision-making, provide financial insight, and build operational rigor and efficiency. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, aspires to bring structure to the unstructured, and enjoys collaborating with others in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.   

This position will report to the Director, Corporate FP&A.

What You Will Do:

• Proactively manage planning, forecast, and reporting to provide visibility on variances from expectations by communicating key risks, opportunities, and business drivers 
• Define and refine driver-based forecast models by developing a deep understanding of P&L and free cash flow and incorporating business changes and optimizations
• Deliver quantitative and qualitative analyses with high precision and efficiency
• Take initiative and build strong relationships cross-functionally to continually drive forecast accuracy, improve processes and automation, and establish rigor in measuring the business
• Prepare deliverables for finance, executive, board, and investor relations presentations  
• Provide ad-hoc analysis to support operational and strategic decision making 

What You Will Bring:

• Prior related experience with demonstrated finance and accounting acumen; record of progressive achievement leveraging data to influence business decision making
• High aptitude for problem solving and financial modeling
• Effective communicator with the ability to distill complex information from technical level to management consumption
• Detail-oriented and organized, with focus on accuracy and completeness; thrives in fast-paced environment while balancing multiple tasks
• Experience with or willingness to master financial and reporting systems; prior experience with Anaplan, NetSuite, SFDC, and Tableau a plus
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Google Workspace a plus 

Come As You Are

At Confluent, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

At Confluent, we are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits that are in line with industry standards. We analyze and carefully consider several factors when determining compensation, including work history, education, professional experience, and location.  This position has an annual estimated salary of $99,400 - $114,300, an annual bonus, and a competitive equity package. The actual pay may vary depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Confluent offers a wide range of employee benefits. To learn more about our benefits click HERE.

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