Financial Analyst, Quantum and Research

Google•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$116,000 - $166,000

About The Position

Google's Finance team provides in-depth analysis for strategic decisions across Google products. The organization partners with and advises the business through forward-looking analysis, management reporting, and automation of financial processes. This Financial Analyst role focuses on analyzing datasets, identifying trends, generating business insights, managing risks, and coordinating projects with multiple stakeholders. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The US salary range is $116,000–$166,000, with a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
4 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—in a multinational company setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience building data infrastructure, such as designing architecture, building data pipelines, or implementing scalable monitoring, and implementing reporting solutions.
Experience with programming, such as SQL.
Experience developing strategies in fast-paced, competitive environments and strong business judgment for resource-allocation decisions to achieve desired business outcomes.
Ability to work with data to produce analysis, influence decision-making through numerical analysis, and generate insights.
Ability to take ownership, interact confidently with all levels, set objectives, drive results, and work as a team player.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a wide variety of departments.

Responsibilities

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