Careers at the Planet group

Strategic Financial Analyst

Cupertino, CA 95014

Posted: 05/13/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Accounting & Finance Job Number: 632583 Is job remote?: No

Job Description


Strategic Financial Analyst
Contract: 12 Months - potential to extend 
Remote

Must Have Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Data Science, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, business analysis, or a similar role.
  • Strong analytical skills with expertise in financial modeling, data analysis, and problem-solving.
  • Proficiency in Excel, SQL, PowerPoint/Keynote, and in developing data visualization dashboards (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights and actions.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership.
Nice to Have Qualifications:
  • MBA or advanced degree in Finance or Data Analytics.
  • Experience in management consulting, investment banking, or corporate finance.
  • Experience working in technology, healthcare, finance, or other fast-growing industries.
  • Strong executive presence and stakeholder management prowess.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
  • Sustained bias for action, with ability to structure work and create deliverables with minimal supervision.
  • Highly organized, with ability to meet multiple deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Job Description: 
The Financial Analyst will collect, synthesize, and model data to generate insights for strategic decision-making. By collaborating with leadership teams, the analyst will help develop strategic plans that align with Recruiting’s organizational objectives and talent market conditions. The role also involves creating financial models, summarizing results in slide decks, and presenting recommendations to senior management.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain strategic models (for budgets, resources), forecasts, and recruiting analytics dashboards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional recruiting teams to execute data collection, synthesis, and analysis.
  • Analyze financial and operational data to identify areas of improvement, cost-saving opportunities, and growth potential.
  • Provide insights and recommendations through professional quality reports, presentations, and executive briefings.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and track the success of implemented strategies.
  • Lead preparation of high-impact presentations for senior management.
  • Tentative list of deliverables in the first 3 months: Monthly fulfillment monitoring, quarterly resource balance analysis, annual planning, and monthly travel budget Analysis.
At The Planet Group, we connect Accounting & Finance experts with opportunities that match their skills, goals, and ambition. From fast-moving startups to global enterprises, we partner with top organizations across industries—giving you access to roles where your contributions make a difference. Explore flexible options including contract, direct hire, and contract-to-hire, all supported by a team that puts people first.
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