Senior Financial Analyst

RingCentral•Belmont, CA

About The Position

RingCentral is seeking a self-starter to join its FP&A team, working extensively with the Subscription COGS and IT teams. The role supports operating and capital expense budgeting, monthly budget-versus-actual analysis, headcount and purchase order management, and consolidation of financials for Subscription COGS and IT. The analyst will lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting; develop models and scenario analyses; analyze costs and operational trends; and present insights and recommendations to finance leaders and business stakeholders. The role also involves designing and automating the unit COGS model, extracting data from internal systems, leading analytics projects, improving financial processes and reporting, and mentoring a small team of offshore resources. Experience using AI to support analytics and executive reporting is a strong plus.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.
Five years of experience.
Public and private cloud COGS experience.
Ability to analyze data, build models, communicate financial results, and influence business partners.
Experience supporting a CTO or technology organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Advanced proficiency with MS Excel and Google Sheets.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong presentation, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with COGS, identifying cost drivers, and leading operational-efficiency initiatives.
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment.
Understanding of the SaaS business model and public and private cloud operations.
Project management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Anaplan.
Skill leveraging AI tools such as ChatGPT or Copilot to eliminate manual processes, scale team output, and lead automation projects using technologies such as Anaplan, ChatGPT, and Tableau.

Responsibilities

Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for Subscription COGS and IT, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate objectives.
Partner with operational leaders to provide insights into cost drivers, trends, efficiency opportunities, and savings opportunities.
Develop financial models and scenario analyses to support investment decisions and cost optimization initiatives.
Monitor monthly performance against budget, deliver variance analysis, and provide actionable recommendations.
Improve financial processes, systems, and reporting to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Lead, develop, and mentor a small team of offshore resources to ensure high-quality deliverables and career growth.
Present findings and recommendations clearly to senior finance leadership and business stakeholders.
Design, develop, and automate the unit COGS model.
Extract data from internal systems, lead analytics projects, and monitor relevant metric trends.
Collaborate with FP&A, Accounting, Revenue, Subscription COGS, and IT teams.
Fulfill ad hoc analytical requests.
Support opex and capex budgeting, monthly budget-versus-actual analysis, headcount and purchase order management, and consolidation of Subscription COGS and IT financials.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, and commuter benefits.
401(k) match and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP).
Paid time off and paid sick leave.
Paid parental and pregnancy leave.
Family-forming benefits, including IVF, preservation, and adoption support.
Emergency backup care for children, adults, and pets.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counseling sessions.
Free legal services, including legal advice, document creation, and estate planning.
Employee bonus referral program.
Debt refinancing assistance.
Employee perks and discounts program.
Variable pay and equity eligibility for the stated Belmont compensation range.