Financial Analyst III

Customers trust the Alation Data Intelligence Platform for self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI-ready data, fostering data-driven innovation at scale. With more than $340M in funding – valued at over $1.7 billion and nearly 600 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100 — Alation helps organizations realize value from data and AI initiatives.

Alation has been recognized in 2024 as one of Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces for the fifth time, a testament to our commitment to creating an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment. 

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Joining Alation means being part of a fast-paced, high-growth company where every voice matters, and where we’re shaping the future of data intelligence with AI-ready data. 

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Job Description:

As a full-time Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of our financial statements. This includes the completeness of expenses, tracking headcount, and reviewing purchase orders.  This role will assist in both actual and forecasting activities to provide clear guidance to Senior Management on expense performance. This role will be part of a fast growing Finance team and will be reporting to the FP&A Manager. The ideal candidate is a well-rounded and resourceful top performer who understands how to drive initiatives across the finish line in a timely and professional manner in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

Learning about FP&A and building out a strong skill set to support a fast-paced, high-growth SAAS company.  

• Tracking expenses and providing ad-hoc analysis supporting Business Leaders in G&A.

• Learning to use Adaptive Insights Planning and assisting with maintaining and improving our corporate financial model.

• Assist with month-end close activities to ensure completeness of expenses through engagement with Business Owners/Finance/Accounting.

• Compile and analyze financial reports to understand variances and bring discrepancies to management's attention.

• Partnering with Accounting to drive improvement in financial/operational processes.

• Implement new processes and procedures leveraging current tools to increase productivity and accuracy. 

• Assist with building financial models that support operational growth and highlight key financial metrics.

Who You Are:

A highly motivated individual with the willingness and ability to step in and learn how to provide high-quality of support (Ad-hoc Analysis, Expense Management) for our business leaders. An individual with an interest/skillset in analysis (Excel, BI tools, etc) that does not shy away from jumping into large data sets and is able to clearly communicate (Google Slides, Presentations, etc) key insights into financial outcomes for business leaders. 

You should have:

• 3- 5years of related work experience.

• BA/BS Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 

• Strong business acumen and understanding of financial statements.

• Familiarity with financial reporting and financial modeling. 

• Ability and willingness to quickly learn financial software applications. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail. 

Alation, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.                                   
 

The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.  
 

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