Financial Analyst, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis

Google•Sunnyvale, CA

9d•$116,000 - $166,000

About The Position

As a Financial Analyst in Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis, you will drive key areas within corporate finance, focusing on ground-up modeling and forecasting of Alphabet's Cash Flow and Balance Sheet. You will translate complex financial data into digestible weekly reporting and materials and support critical diligence requests. The role requires strong analytical expertise, adaptability in ambiguous situations, and collaboration with teams inside and outside the immediate group—including TI, Cloud, M&A, Treasury, and Accounting—to align work with broader business finance objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Business, or a related quantitative field.
4 years of experience in corporate finance or a financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, including experience with financial forecasting, variance analysis, and financial statement analysis.
Experience with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Hyperion.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in spreadsheet modeling and big data organization, specifically using SQL.
Deep understanding of the interplay between the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statement.
Demonstrated ability to manage relationships with cross-functional technical teams, including Engineering/Infrastructure, and Corporate Development.
Demonstrated ability to adapt to ambiguous environment dynamics, manage day-to-day investigative hurdles independently, and know when to escalate larger issues to management.
Ability to synthesize financial data into clear summaries and structured presentation decks for regular weekly leadership updates.

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance financial forecasts for the Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, identifying opportunities and strengthening partnerships across the business.
Prepare weekly reporting materials and variance analyses focused on Balance Sheet and Cash Flow movements, as well as core operational areas including Depreciation, Power, and Equipment.
Support responsive, high-impact leadership diligence requests by conducting gap analysis and financial evaluations.
Own day-to-day data pipelines and model inputs, recommend process and efficiency optimizations to management, and manage daily problem-solving.
Partner with Finance and broader operations teams to ensure accurate inputs for capital assets, including Equipment and Power infrastructure, and maintain alignment with company goals.