Financial Analyst, Payments Platform - Google

Chicago, IL

About the Job

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), consulting, a related function, or a relevant advanced degree.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in analytical and modeling skills, including project management.
Ability to convey complex messages clearly and concisely to different audiences.
Problem solving and analysis skills, combined with business judgment and ability to communicate with management team
Leadership, influencing and communication skills; ability to create and foster cross-functional networks and manage without authority
Driven individual who can thrive in an unstructured environment at navigating ambiguity, bringing clarity and structure as you go.

About the job

Financial Analysts ensure that Google makes sound financial decisions. As a Financial Analyst, your work, whether it's modeling business scenarios or tracking performance metrics, is used by our leaders to make strategic company decisions. While working on multiple projects at a time, you are focused on the details while finding creative ways to solve big picture challenges.

The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $87,000-$128,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

Manage and drive efficiency in core finance processes such as financial planning, management reporting, business reviews, and business planning. Identify organizational or financial process gaps that could jeopardize compliance or business success.
Support monthly, quarterly and annual financial planning cycles and drive visibility into business performance
Own and manage the Payments Platform Allocations out process including allocations into Platform, allocations out splits by cost center providing transparency into variances by quarter.
Own, monitor, and provide transparency into the Allocations.
Build holistic transaction cost dashboard, which provides real time updates on total transaction costs as well as impact of fee savings initiatives; Help assess and review partnership agreements and new business opportunities

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

Source : Google