Finance Analyst, Ads and Commerce Finance

Google•Chicago, IL

5d•$95,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Finance Analyst will support Google’s Finance organization, which provides in-depth analysis and advice on strategic decisions across Google products. The team develops forward-looking analysis, generates management reports, and scales automated financial processes. The role includes analyzing datasets to identify trends and actionable insights, evaluating and prioritizing risks and opportunities, and managing projects with multiple stakeholders and changing circumstances. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The stated U.S. compensation is $95,000–$135,000, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 2 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), consulting, or a related function.
Experience executing full-cycle FP&A functions, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and modeling, within a multinational company setting.
Experience with programming, such as SQL.

Nice To Haves

Experience building financial reporting, producing analysis, implementing scalable monitoring, and implementing reporting solutions.
Experience developing strategies in fast-paced, competitive environments, with strong business judgment for resource allocation decisions to achieve desired business outcomes.
Ability to work with data to produce analysis, influence decision-making with numerical analysis, and generate insights.

Responsibilities

Analyze datasets to extract relevant information, identify trends, and generate actionable business insights.
Identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks, then coordinate economical use of resources to minimize, monitor, and control risks or maximize opportunities.
Manage projects involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, organizational implications, and changing circumstances.