Finance Analyst

VMware software powers the world's complex digital infrastructure. The company's compute, cloud, mobility, networking and security offerings provide a dynamic and efficient digital foundation to over 500,000 customers globally, aided by an ecosystem of 75,000 partners. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, this year VMware celebrates twenty years of breakthrough innovation benefiting business and society. With 2016 revenue of $7.09 billion, VMware is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA and has over 500,000 customers and 75,000 partners worldwide.

We are looking for a Finance Analyst to join our Sofia team, supporting the Renewals, Web & License Compliance sales organizations at VMware.

If you have a "roll up your sleeves" mentality, enjoy being part of a team and want to drive incremental value for your business partners through financial analysis, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Forecasting and planning of operating expenses and headcount for the Renewals, Web & License Compliance organizations in Hyperion
• Managing budget details for assigned teams and analyses utilizing Finance BI tools, together with approving purchase requisitions.
• Monthly and quarterly close activities
• Preparing and submitting accurate accruals and reconciliations on a timely basis
• Understanding variances of actuals against plan
• Assist in measuring and explaining business results. Activities include maintaining financial models, preparing forecasts and working with peers in Sales FP&A to understand allocations, cross-charges and other variances.
• Prepare ad-hoc and quarter-end topline financial analysis for Renewals
• Assist in financial modeling and participation in group projects to develop persuasive arguments that are within the finance organization's level of comfort
• Driving steady improvements to and automation of current processes and new data sets with a focus to drive innovative analyses and operating efficiencies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in financial planning and analysis
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting; an MBA is preferred
• Expertise and proficiency in building financial and decision support models
• Strict attention to detail and intensity around producing a high-quality product
• Strong initiative and desire to work in a team-oriented and remote environment
• Capable of independently managing multiple tasks in a highly deadline-driven environment with a high level of precision, and remaining composed under pressure
• Dedication to work required hours during planning cycle to ensure deadlines are met with high quality work
• Excellent English (written and verbal) communication skills
• Genuine interest in technology
• Goal-oriented with successful track record; continuous improvement attitude
• Seasoned experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Oracle Financials, and planning applications.

VMware offers:

• Attractive compensation package - competitive salary, flexible bonus scheme, company- sponsored mobile phone plan and additional long-term incentives
• Individual career path - management and technical career growth, enhanced by а learning and development program, regular performance assessment, teams of world-wide IT § finance professionals
• Healthy work environment - a company-sponsored medical program, food and beverage program, sport activities, open communication
• Work-life balance - 25 days paid vacation, regular team buildings and celebrations

As part of the VMware global standards for integrity you will be required to go through a pre-employment screening process before you join

All job applications will be treated with strict confidentiality

Category : Finance
Subcategory: Finance
Experience: Manager and Professional
Full Time/ Part Time: Full Time
Posted Date: 2021-05-26

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