Financial Analyst

Q2 Software • Austin, TX

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

The FP&A Analyst supports forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis activities that enable effective decision-making across the business. This role works closely with Finance leaders, senior analysts, and cross-functional partners to ensure accurate financial data, timely analysis, and clear reporting. The Analyst is expected to build strong financial fundamentals, develop business acumen, and progressively increase ownership over time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
• Typically 5+ of experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, or a related analytical role.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Foundational understanding of financial statements and basic accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel; exposure to FP&A systems (Anaplan a plus) or BI tools is a plus but not required.
• Ability to clearly communicate analysis and ask thoughtful questions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity, willingness to learn, and a proactive mindset.
• This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• exposure to FP&A systems (Anaplan a plus) or BI tools is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support forecasting, budgeting, and planning processes for assigned business areas, including expenses, headcount, and/or revenue.
• Prepare and maintain forecast inputs, models, and schedules under guidance from senior FP&A team members.
• Assist in Monthly Forecasts, AOP, and long-range planning cycles by ensuring data accuracy and timely submissions.
• Update forecasts and models based on actual results, approved changes, and revised assumptions.
• Prepare standard monthly and quarterly reporting packages, including variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Analyze basic trends and drivers, escalating risks, anomalies, or data issues to senior team members.
• Support explanations of financial performance by gathering data, validating assumptions, and preparing draft narratives.
• Perform structured financial analysis to support business reviews, cost tracking, and operational decisions.
• Assist with scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis under direction from senior analysts or managers.
• Respond to ad hoc data and analysis requests with accurate, well-organized outputs.
• Work with business partners to collect inputs, validate data, and clarify assumptions.
• Collaborate with Accounting to support actuals close, data reconciliation, and variance explanations.
• Partner with other FP&A team members to ensure consistency in data, definitions, and reporting.
• Use FP&A systems and tools (e.g., Anaplan, NetSuite, Workday, Power BI, Excel) to maintain forecasts and reporting.
• Follow established FP&A processes, documentation standards, and control procedures.
• Identify data quality issues or process gaps and raise them to the team for resolution.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Flexible Time Off
• Career Development & Mentoring Programs
• Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
• Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it”

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level