Financial Analyst III

F5•Seattle, WA

1d•$91,200 - $136,800•Hybrid

About The Position

At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation. Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive. The Finance team is seeking a Financial Analyst III to support our Product organization. This role partners directly with Product Management and Product Engineering leadership, playing a key part in forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and operational support across multiple product functions. This role will also engage the business to develop investment cases, support R&D portfolio analysis, and perform ad hoc analysis for product and engineering leadership. This position is well‑suited for someone who thrives in a fast‑moving environment, is comfortable navigating ambiguity, and brings strong analytical and communication skills to cross‑functional work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA/ CPA preferred.
4-6 years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally in a technology-driven environment.
Strong financial modeling and forecasting experience.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI/Tableau a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and lead cross‑functional efforts.
Clear, concise communication and the ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
Innovative mindset; interest in improving processes and leveraging emerging finance tools.

Nice To Haves

MBA/ CPA preferred.
Power BI/Tableau a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning activities for Product Management and Engineering teams.
Perform detailed variance analysis for Product Management and Engineering teams, communicating results to leaders in both Finance and Product.
Partner with Product Management and Engineering leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations for product investments and roadmaps.
Support financial evaluation of business cases for R&D portfolio expansion, and other engineering initiatives.
Ensure compliance with financial policies and maintain accuracy in reporting.
Identify and implement process improvements relating to Finance operations.
Support headcount planning, CapEx (capital expenditure) and OpEx (operating expense) analysis, PO management, and project-level P&L tracking for product and engineering functions.