Sr. Financial Analyst - Corporate Finance & Strategy

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Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Senior Financial Analyst to join our Corporate Finance & Strategy team. The Corporate Finance & Strategy team at OpenGov is responsible for three components of the Finance function: consolidated planning and reporting; finance partnership with G&A functions; and strategic finance initiatives, such as product profitability, capital allocation, and M&A. The Senior Financial Analyst will focus primarily on FP&A partnership with G&A leadership (CFO, CHRO, CLO), with an opportunity to support strategic finance on an ad hoc basis. The ideal candidate is a driven, strategic thinker looking to make a direct impact on a small and agile team. This position will report directly to the Director, Corporate Finance & Strategy and will frequently collaborate with the SVP of Finance, the CFO, and the executive team.

Responsibilities:

G&A FP&A: 

• Prepare monthly/quarterly variance analysis of actuals vs. budget/forecast for G&A leadership (CFO, CHRO, CLO) with the goal of driving actionable insights into operational and financial performance of the business

• Partner with G&A leadership and their broader teams to maintain the monthly forecast, ensuring a high level of forecast accuracy

• Own source-of-truth reporting around key components of G&A spend including headcount, software, facilities, and capital

Corporate FP&A: 

• Support the Corporate Finance & Strategy team in driving OpenGov’s consolidated annual planning process, including responsibility for detailed analysis that underlies the annual planning process

• Support the creation and maintenance of the company’s monthly and quarterly management reporting

Strategic Finance: 

• Conduct ad hoc in-depth analysis of operational and financial data to drive insights and action across the business

• Contribute to strategic projects, such as mergers and acquisition due diligence and integration, capital allocations strategy, and process optimization efforts, as required

• Function as an Adaptive Planning SME within the Finance team and leverage Adaptive to produce timely, accurate, and detailed financial reporting.

• Partner and problem solve effectively with cross-functional stakeholders in the end-to-end reporting process, including Sales Ops, Business Systems, Data & BI, Accounting, HR, and Finance.

Requirements and Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or other quantitative major

• At least 3 years of work experience, ideally in-house Finance or Business Operations at an early stage or growth stage business; or investment banking/consulting/transaction services with exposure to early stage or growth stage businesses 

• Experience in a SaaS or B2B subscription model business

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as a technical aptitude for financial systems development, reporting, and automation

• Solid understanding and use of accounting and finance principles

• Willing to take feedback, learn and grow; an ethos of continuous self-improvement

• Ability to handle competing deadlines – and shifting priorities – with minimal supervision

• Proficiency in analysis and presentation in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and Google Slides 

• Excellent cross-functional communication skills 

What makes OpenGov unique

» Leadership: CEO Zac Bookman (MPA from Harvard and JD from Yale) is truly a mission-driven CEO. He was named one of the 100 most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs, a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum, and SF and Silicon Valley Business Times' 40 under 40 class of 2018!

» Growth: Record breaking growth with 1,800+ governments (and counting) using our products. Click here to read more.

» Culture: Winner of 2023 Top Workplaces USA award, Awarded Top 25 Cloud Companies to Work For, Winner of Forbes 2022 Best Startup Employers, 50 Best Workplaces award. Check out our Careers Video!

» Perks: 90% paid Medical/Dental/Vision premium for employees, fully paid Life and Short/Long term disability insurance, Unlimited PTO, Parental Leave policy, annual wellness stipend, anniversary awards, and more!

» Product: Named to the GovTech 100 (seven consecutive years), we are the leader in cloud software for our nation's cities, counties, and state agencies.

» Mission Driven: We are a technology company with a passion for the mission. We're powering more effective and accountable government.

Come join us and make a positive social impact!

OpenGov is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.