Finance Associate

PIMCO•Newport Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Associate plays a critical role in supporting compensation planning, headcount reporting, workforce analytics, and broader FP&A activities within PIMCO’s Finance function. The role provides high‑visibility partnership to senior leadership and the Executive Office through accurate budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and actionable insights that drive timely and informed decision‑making. Working with highly sensitive compensation and workforce data, the Finance Associate ensures data integrity, strengthens planning processes, enhances reporting quality, and takes increasing ownership of process and systems improvements. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment with frequent ad‑hoc requests, enjoys working with data, and brings strong analytical judgement and communication skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
Minimum 3 years of FP&A, HR Finance, or Compensation Analytics experience, with exposure to workforce or people‑related financial planning.
Experience in large, matrixed organisations preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, advanced formulas; modelling).
Hands‑on experience with Oracle EPM Cloud Planning strongly preferred.
Exposure to Workday (HCM or workforce data structures).
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP is a plus.
Familiarity with Alteryx, Python, Power BI or other automation/analytics tools beneficial.
Proven ability to handle highly confidential compensation data with discretion and judgement.
Strong analytical capability, including financial modelling, scenario analysis, and problem‑solving.
Excellent communication skills with ability to distil complex data into clear insights.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
High attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability.
Collaborative team player who can also work independently.
Demonstrated adaptability, curiosity, and solution‑oriented mindset

Responsibilities

Maintain and reconcile compensation, headcount, and workforce data within Oracle EPM Cloud Planning.
Support monthly/quarterly compensation planning cycles, including accrual preparation, forecast updates, and scenario modelling.
Analyse drivers of compensation and headcount movement, identifying key trends, risks, and sensitivities.
Assist with implementation, maintenance, and user support of PIMCO’s workforce planning and reporting systems.
Act as a Finance partner to HR and Compensation teams during planning and forecasting cycles.
Contribute to annual budgeting, long‑range planning, and rolling forecasts for compensation and headcount.
Prepare monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and commentary for senior stakeholders, including the Executive Office.
Develop and enhance benchmarking, profitability, and scenario‑based reporting to support strategic decision‑making.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of workforce and financial data across Oracle, Workday, and ERP systems.
Document, maintain, and improve reporting processes, policies, and operating procedures.
Challenge existing processes and data flows, recommending pragmatic improvements.
Identify and execute opportunities to automate recurring reporting using Excel, Alteryx, Python, or other tools.
Deliver high‑volume ad‑hoc analysis under tight deadlines, with frequent context switching.
Support cross‑functional initiatives across HR, Finance, Talent, and business teams.
Participate in strategic workforce, compensation, and finance transformation / process‑enhancement projects as needed.