Corporate FP&A Analyst (US, West Coast)

The role / impact

As a Corporate FP&A Analyst, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality financial insights that shape the strategic direction of Xero. You will be responsible for articulating the performance of the group to our leadership teams and Board, ensuring they have the clarity needed to make informed decisions that help small businesses thrive globally.

This position offers a unique opportunity to drive continuous improvement across our reporting frameworks and financial models. By building strong relationships across the business, you will translate complex data into meaningful narratives, helping to refine our cloud-based planning solutions and improve the accuracy of our global financial forecasting.

The team / how they connect

You will join a global team of finance professionals who thrive on collaboration and transparency. The team works closely with Accounting and various Finance Business Partners to understand key business drivers, ensuring that financial trends are accurately captured and communicated across all levels of the organisation.

The team is currently working on / Initially, you will focus on

• Analysing and reporting monthly financial information, highlighting key variances between actual, budget, and forecasted results.

• Supporting the design and build of future enhancements for our financial reporting and forecasting models.

• Partnering with the Accounting team during month-end and annual reporting cycles to identify performance trends.

• Driving financial initiatives that improve the speed and accuracy of decision-making through ad hoc modelling and insights.

Where and how you can work

This role is based in our San Mateo office. We embrace a hybrid working model that balances the flexibility of remote work with purposeful "boost days" in the office, where we come together to collaborate, innovate, and connect in person.

Here are some of the things we are looking for

• You bring a strong understanding of financial forecasting and budgeting processes, ideally within a SaaS environment.

• Technical proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets is something you possess, along with a drive to master new financial planning systems.

• Your analytical mindset allows you to solve complex problems and provide innovative insights into business performance.

• You have a talent for building interpersonal relationships and can communicate financial concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders.

• A proactive and results-oriented approach is part of your toolkit, helping you prioritise tasks in a fast-paced setting.

• CPA qualification or equivalent professional accreditation is a plus.

Apply even if your experience isn't a perfect match! At Xero, we hire based on your skills, passion, and the unique perspective you can bring to enhance our culture and team.