Financial Analyst 2

Company Overview

Job Overview

Consumer Group (“CG”) serves 40M+ customers through our TurboTax Online and Desktop offerings, providing customers with support so they can confidently file their taxes. The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team at Consumer Group is responsible for the financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis of the business unit. The FP&A team plays a unique and critical role in driving business decisions and optimizing financial outcomes for the Consumer Group. FP&A determines and communicates financial goals and targets to each functional group within the unit, and then consolidates and monitors financial performance against those goals to ensure CG is reaching its objectives.

The FP&A team is seeking a highly analytical and motivated individual to join our team. The FP&A Analyst will be responsible for assisting with financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to support strategic decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong financial modeling skills, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

Core responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Drive various analyses that deliver data driven insights in a structured manner to promote business outcomes that accelerate our growth trajectory
• Support daily FP&A processes including headcount and contingent workforce forecasting in partnership with cross-functional teams including business leaders, HR and Talent Acquisition; tracking purchase orders; collaborate with accounting and other Finance teams across Intuit where necessary to manage expense flows
• Support the monthly financial reporting process, including variance analysis and management reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Support FP&A team to design, continuously improve, and implement new financial and operational processes to ensure we meet our financial commitments
• Communicate effectively both verbally and written with leaders cross-functionally

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience within strategic finance or equivalent tenure from related positions in corporate finance, consulting, or investment banking
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel to analyze complex business scenarios by building/improving financial models. Hyperion Essbase experience preferred.
• Highly motivated, self-starter with ability to work independently in a fast paced environment, simultaneously manage several priorities, and challenge the status quo to lead change and operational improvements.
• Attention to details and ability to synthesize large volumes of data into insightful recommendations to the executive leadership team.
• Ability to influence all levels of leadership to drive actions, behaviors, decisions and business outcomes
• Grace under pressure with a good sense of humor and dose of humility
• Strong written and oral communication skills with experience in presenting to business partners with confidence, conviction, and credibility
• BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics preferred