Senior Financial Analyst

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.
What We're All About :
Q2 is proud of delivering our mobile banking platform and technology solutions, globally, to more than 22 million end users across our 1,300 financial institutions and fintech clients. At Q2, our mission is simple: Build strong, diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions. We accomplish that by investing in the communities where both our customers and employees serve and live.
What Makes Q2 Special?
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our "Circle of Awesomeness" award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
Q2 is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Financial Analyst to join the Finance team and support our Sales & Marketing function. This role will play a critical part in driving data-driven insights and strategic financial planning to help us achieve our growth objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis and experience with sales compensation, commissions, and incentive structures. Reporting to the Senior Manager, FP&A, this role will collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and FP&A teams. Q2 offers a dynamic work environment that welcomes innovative ideas, rewards hard work and commitment, exposes its members to growth opportunities, and encourages evolution of individuals, methodologies, processes, and systems.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for Sales & Marketing, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual analysis of Sales & Marketing performance, identifying trends, key drivers, and areas for improvement.

Data Analysis & Strategic Support:

• Conduct ad-hoc analysis to evaluate the financial impact of various sales and marketing initiatives, including ROI and cost-benefit analysis.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing leaders to support strategic initiatives and provide insights to drive decision-making.

Performance Reporting:

• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to track Sales & Marketing KPIs, such as customer acquisition costs, revenue, and customer lifetime value.
• Prepare and present insights for executive and cross-functional stakeholders, communicating complex data in a concise, actionable manner.

Sales Compensation & Commissions:

• Analyze and model sales compensation plans, including commission and incentive structures, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial targets.
• Assist in the design, implementation, and administration of sales incentive programs and performance-based compensation, working closely with Sales, Sales Operations, and the People Teams.
• Monitor and report on sales compensation expenses, forecast potential impacts on budgets, and provide actionable insights to optimize plan performance.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of related experience; or an advanced degree with 6+ years of experience; or equivalent related work experience
• Strong knowledge of financial principles and accounting/budgeting practices
• Strong understanding of sales compensation and commission structures, with the ability to model and analyze complex incentive programs.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to draw insights from data and present findings to senior leadership.
• Ability to solve complex problems with creative solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong, cross-functional working relationships and add value as a financial business partner
• Background in financial services, information technology and/or software is a definite advantage, particularly SaaS, including software revenue recognition
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with data visualization tools and financial systems (Anaplan & NetSuite) is preferred.

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This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
Health & Wellness

• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Flexible Time Off
• Career Development & Mentoring Programs
• Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
• Employee Peer Recognition Programs - "You Earned it"

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How We Give Back to the Community:
You can learn more about our Q2 Spark Program, Q2 Philanthropy fund, and our employee volunteering programs on our Q2 Community page . Q2 supports dozens of wide-reaching organizations, such as the African American Leadership Institute , and The Trevor Project , promoting diversity and success in leadership and technology. Other deserving beneficiaries include Resource Center helping LGBTQ communities, JDRF , and Homes for our Troops , a group helping veterans rebuild their lives with specially adapted homes.
At Q2, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce that fosters mutual respect for our employees and the communities we serve. Q2 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.