Financial Analyst III

Location: Remote – West Coast preferred; WA/DC ideal
Contract Duration: Approximately 6 months
Estimated Start Date: October 12, 2026
Work Schedule: Full-time

Position Overview

We are seeking a Financial Analyst III to support a Finance & Business Planning organization within a leading technology company. This role will be part of a cross-functional finance team responsible for core FP&A deliverables, financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and process improvement.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of FP&A concepts, experience managing budgeting and forecasting cycles, and the ability to build effective relationships with cross-functional stakeholders while communicating financial insights clearly.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-team ownership for a key business vertical within Finance.
• Develop and implement standardized financial processes to improve collaboration and efficiency.
• Lead monthly/quarterly close and forecast cycles, including timelines, templates, processes, and preparation of flux commentary and forecasts.
• Support the annual budgeting process, including resource allocation, financial planning, and operational planning.
• Partner with Finance teams to support key business decisions through financial analysis and insights.
• Drive financial systems and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with:
  • Vertical FP&A teams
  • Finance Consolidations
  • Corporate FP&A
  • Accounting
  • Technical Accounting
  • Enterprise Engineering
• Support risk management, internal controls, and financial compliance activities.
• Provide financial thought partnership and support collaboration across the broader Finance organization.
• Gather, analyze, and communicate financial information to support business and investment decisions.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Finance
• Strong experience with FP&A
• Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Experience supporting or leading financial close cycles
• Strong variance/flux analysis experience
• Ability to develop and communicate financial insights to diverse stakeholders
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Experience with FBASE
• Experience with Tableau
• Strong Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a large technology organization / Big Tech
• Experience with financial systems and process optimization
• Experience supporting hardware, technology, or emerging technology organizations
• Experience with AI tools or AI-enabled workflows
• Experience using Claude Code or similar AI/automation tools
• Experience with risk management, internal controls, and financial compliance

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $65.00/hr - $71.42/hr.