Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst II position within the Rackspace Private Cloud Product Finance Team in India, with the option of remote work, plays a crucial role in supporting Private Cloud Product and Professional Services (PS) business partners. Your responsibilities will include aiding in understanding expense structures, managing expense fluctuations, analyzing forecast to actual variances, and collaborating with the broader business to comprehend trends and internal requirements. Taking on a proactive approach, you will engage with Directors and VP's during the budget development process, offering valuable recommendations.As a Financial Analyst in this team, your primary focus will be on supporting Private Cloud Product and Professional Services expenses and revenue. This entails spearheading the development of the department's annual budgeting process, encompassing planning, development, preparation, input, and maintenance of company budgets and monthly forecasts.Your daily tasks will involve evaluating the department's operating results and financial position to effectively summarize, report, and influence key financial decisions. Moreover, you will be responsible for developing and reviewing forecasts to ensure accurate and timely cash flow projections, expense projections, headcount, department performance, and direct expenses.We are seeking a candidate who can thrive under pressure, uphold high standards of deliverables and attention to detail, think in a structured manner, and possess strong analytical skills. The ideal candidate should excel in prioritizing and managing multiple tasks, demonstrate curiosity about technology, a willingness to learn, and a profound understanding of financial concepts.**Job Requirements:****Key Accountabilities:**- Offer guidance to Product and PS departments regarding expense budgets and forecasts- Manage the full life cycle of the annual budget, from monthly forecast to actual results, with thorough variance analysis and reporting throughout- Facilitate expense reduction initiatives through effective information management and advice- Continuously enhance processes and reporting to align with the requirements of senior business partners**Key Performance Indicators:**- Enhance forecast to actual reporting to maintain and improve accuracy- Ensure that business leaders make sound financial decisions and achieve the company's overall financial targets- Evaluate organizational profitability and margins through objective and data-driven analysis- Enhance tools that improve the business's understanding of financial performance**Main Contacts (external/internal):**- Product and Professional Services Leadership- Accounting and wider Finance team members- Executive Leadership- Third-Party Vendors**Person Specification:**- Bachelor's in Business Administration/Finance/Economics- Master's degree and/or Chartered Accountant with 1-2 years of relevant working experience highly desirable- Proficient in budgeting, financial statements, cash management, and financial analysis processes- Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth, and unstructured work environment- Capable of both detailed analysis and high-level data interpretation- Advanced Excel skills and Power BI proficiency are advantageous- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and networking abilities- Team player with a customer-centric approach- Works effectively with minimal supervision and provides updates on work progress as required,
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