We are seeking an intelligent and creative Financial Analyst to join our Financial Planning & Analysis Team. This is a very analytically challenging role that drives Yext’s growth and is a unique opportunity for the right person to be a part of a high-growth tech company. The ideal candidate will be able to analyze, project, and interpret financial results and metrics when compared against budgets and forecasts in accordance with corporate requirements.
Responsibilities
- Active reporting and analysis (monthly and quarterly) on Yext’s financial performance including revenue, expenses, compensation, headcount and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Prepare analysis on key financial statement accounts, identify fluctuations and follow-up with appropriate financial contacts to obtain explanations on variances
- Summarize results of analysis for monthly presentation to senior and executive management
- Participate in preparation of various analytical reports for distribution to executive management
- Assist with budget and forecast preparation and analysis
- Review and analyze monthly spending vs. budget
- Work with executive leadership to understand each department’s future growth in revenues and expenses
- Consolidate forecasts and assist with management of Anaplan forecasting tool
- Assist in various finance led ad-hoc requests from the CFO and senior management
Minimum Requirements
- BA/BS Degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar field
- MS Excel mastery required (with experience in building financial models, analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports)
- Superior critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner
- Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred Requirements
- Strong analytical and technical accounting / finance skills
- 1-2 years of business experience in public accounting or private industry FP&A experience preferred
- Experience using cloud based financial reporting tools such as Anaplan and NetSuite
- SQL
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
Yext offers the following exceptional benefits: competitive compensation, 401k, unlimited snacks, daily meal allowance, flexible hours / paid time off, and excellent health / dental / vision insurance. Our mission is to help people go places—both consumers to our customers’ doorsteps and our employees to new heights in their careers. We treat our employees well and offer tremendous growth opportunities. Challenging work pushes our people to be creative in a casual environment that is caring, fun, and collaborative. We believe that when you have smart, happy people working together you can produce something special.
About
Yext is based in the heart of New York City operating in Berlin, Chicago, Dallas, London, and Washington D.C.. Yext has been recognized as one of America’s fastest growing companies by Inc. (2015 & 2016), one of Forbes’ Most Promising Companies (2014 & 2015) and one of Fortune's Best Places to Work (2014, 2015 & 2016).
You can learn more about the Yext team and culture on the muse, our website, and blog.
Yext is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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