Senior Finance Analyst, Infrastructure, YouTube Finance

Google•San Bruno, CA

22h•$142,000 - $205,000

About The Position

Financial Analysts ensure that Google makes sound financial decisions. As a Financial Analyst, your work, whether it's modeling business scenarios or tracking performance metrics, is used by our leaders to make strategic company decisions. While working on multiple projects at a time, you are focused on the details while finding creative ways to solve big picture challenges.The name Google came from "googol," a mathematical term for the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. And nobody at Google loves big numbers like the Finance team when providing in depth analysis on all manner of strategic decisions across Google products. From developing forward-thinking analysis to generating management reports to scaling our automated financial processes, the Finance organization is an important partner and advisor to the business. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $142,000-$205,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or another quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), consulting, or a related function, or 5 years of experience with an advanced degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience with regularly presenting to executive management.
Experience in spend management and budget planning cycles.
Experience in infrastructure resource types and financial modeling.
Experience building long-term relationships across organizational boundaries and collaborating effectively with all levels of seniority.
Ability to demonstrate leadership and people skills by taking charge, setting objectives, and driving results, while remaining organized and detail-oriented when navigating ambiguity in a constantly evolving environment.
Excellent communication and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

Lead annual and quarterly planning cycles for infrastructure Operating Expenditure and Capital Expenditure.
Develop and maintain financial models to forecast costs, identify risks and opportunities, and analyze sensitivities.
Serve as the primary finance contact for YouTube's Infrastructure teams.
Build relationships with technical leaders to understand their roadmaps, issues, and resource needs.
Drive analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements within infrastructure spending.
Develop and track Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to monitor resource utilization and cost trends.
Deliver insightful monthly and quarterly financial reporting and variance analysis to business partners and Finance leadership.
Communicate financial information and provide actionable recommendations.
Partner on evaluating the financial impact of new technology investments, architectural changes, and vendor agreements.
Develop Return on Investment and other financial models to support investment decisions.