Lead Financial Analyst

Viasat, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Lead Financial Analyst to join our dynamic Corporate FP&A team in Carlsbad, CA! This hybrid role offers the unique blend of working collaboratively within our Carlsbad office and the flexibility of hybrid work. The Corporate FP&A team provides critical financial insights through budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to drive strategic decision-making. Supporting the P&L Consolidation Pod, this role champions global forecast integration and partners with senior leadership to manage performance and refine reporting tools. Additionally, you will drive operational excellence by applying Lean business principles and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies to enhance efficiency across the broader finance organization.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, corporate finance, or related financial roles.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
Strong expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
Ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights for business stakeholders.
Demonstrates ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders at all levels, and drive process improvements.
Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
US citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in applying Lean Principles (or equivalent methodologies) preferred.
Operate with a high degree of independence in identifying issues, determining analytical approaches, and delivering solutions.
Anticipate future financial and reporting needs while improving existing processes and methodologies. Evaluate processes using a lean process mindset.
Serve as a subject matter expert in financial planning, forecasting methodologies, and financial analysis. May train and mentor junior level staff to improve their skills.

Responsibilities

Develop, interpret, and apply financial models and analytical frameworks to support financial planning, budgeting, and performance management.
Deliver monthly executive-level reporting and present financial insights to senior management.
Analyze financial results, identify key trends, and provide insights and recommendations to support strategic business decisions.
Gather, analyze, prepare and summarize recommendations for financial plans, M&A activity, trended future requirements and operating forecasts.
Serve as the go-to, trusted financial advisor representing the single source of truth
Assist in developing standard workpapers across the broader finance organization, including development of SoP.
Support delivery of the global forecast process which includes target setting, timetable management, business reviews, etc.
Support effective and consistent meta-data management within our planning tool.
Partner cross-functionally with business leaders to understand operational drivers and align financial plans with business strategy.
Support Investor Relations with supporting workpapers and insights which support quarterly earnings presentation and Q&A
Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members while helping elevate analytical capabilities within the team. This role will have no direct reports.