Financial Analyst

We are looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to join our team in the Palo Alto area, on a contract basis. In this role, you will provide critical support to the finance director by streamlining operational financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes and ensuring accurate reporting. This position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, experienced in advanced financial tasks, and comfortable collaborating across departments.Responsibilities:• Generate and manage detailed expense reports to ensure accurate tracking and analysis.• Oversee headcount reporting and forecasting processes to align with organizational goals.• Develop and maintain budgets while providing precise forecasting to support decision-making.• Assist in month-end closing activities, including identifying accruals and reconciling accounts.• Review and analyze open purchase order (PO) reports to ensure proper management.• Monitor and manage expenses, with a focus on marketing spend, ensuring cost efficiency.• Scrub, validate, and analyze financial data to maintain integrity and reliability.• Collaborate with vendors to investigate invoices and resolve discrepancies in PO closures.• Partner with non-finance business stakeholders to provide financial insights and guidance.