Financial Analyst III

Aston Carter•Sunnyvale, CA

3d•$50 - $65•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Financial Analyst III to join a global american technology company. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of financial operations and cutting-edge technology within the PDO GenAI team. As a Financial Operations Support Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of a dynamic, fast-paced organization. You will gain exposure to advanced financial systems and processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute directly to the success of key vendor management initiatives. What makes this role particularly interesting is the blend of hands-on financial management, process optimization, and the chance to work with innovative tools and technologies. You will be empowered to drive improvements, solve complex problems, and make a tangible impact on the team’s ability to deliver results. The position is ideal for someone who thrives in an environment that values accuracy, initiative, and continuous learning.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in finance with 5+ years of experience in Financial Operations, including FP&A processes.
Strong understanding of accounting principles (AP/AR, GL, PO-to-Pay workflows).
Proficiency with financial management systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, and MS Office Suite or Google Suite, particularly advanced Excel/Sheets skills.
Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles, AP/AR, general ledger, and financial workflows like PO-to-Pay.
Comfortable working with large datasets and operating in ambiguous environments.
Excellent organizational skills and a high degree of attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work with a sense of urgency for critical business requests.
Customer service-oriented with a focus on quality communication and a bias for action.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a fast-paced corporate or technology environment.
Previous experience as a contingent worker or contractor.
Experience using Anaplan.
Experience in managing procurement finance operations for a specific line of business.
5+ years of Financial Operations experience, including FP&A processes.
Strong analytical skills, especially with Excel and Google Sheets.
Proficiency with Tableau.

Responsibilities

Take end-to-end ownership of initiating, processing, tracking, and maintaining purchase orders in the ERP system.
Liaise with S2P, FP&A, and internal stakeholders to ensure purchase order accuracy and alignment with approved budgets.
Monitor purchase order funding status and proactively follow up on outstanding invoices and related exceptions.
Validate invoices submitted via summary billing process, ensuring accuracy of rates charged and purchase order billed.
Route invoices for internal approvals and ensure timely processing for payment.
Reconcile and resolve discrepancies between invoices by coordinating with vendors and internal teams.
Perform weekly financial reconciliations of vendor statements to ensure accuracy of charges and resolve variances promptly.
Support the preparation of documentation and reports required for month-end close processes.
Maintain organized and accessible financial records and process documentation.
Assist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests from the finance team.
Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and company policies.