Financial Analyst, FP&A

About this role

<div id="model-response-message-contentr_0aad57458450a561" class="markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering stronger enable-updated-hr-color"> <p data-path-to-node="0">Asana is looking for a Financial Analyst to join our Finance team. Our finance team tracks and seeks to understand the factors driving our growth and success. We help our entire organization achieve our operational and financial goals while embodying our company values. We ensure our objectives are feasible and work closely with all teams to ensure they have the resources they need to achieve our ambitious mission enabling all teams to work together effortlessly. In this role, you will be a trusted advisor in our Technology and R&D Orgs, delivering insights and providing recommendations for supporting sustainable and efficient growth globally. You will help drive improvements to forecast accuracy, enhance corporate reporting, establish and improve finance processes, and help scale our systems.</p> <p data-path-to-node="1">This role is based in our San Francisco office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.</p> <h2 data-path-to-node="2">What you’ll achieve</h2> <ul data-path-to-node="3"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Own and develop financial forecasts</strong> that accurately predict business performance; highlight key variances, opportunities, and issues to senior management.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Support strategic short and long-term business decisions</strong> through ROI-focused financial modeling and analysis for our internal teams.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Evolve and implement processes and tools</strong> necessary to help scale our FP&A practices; support company-wide planning and forecasting processes in a manner that is both efficient and effective.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Establish and maintain relationships</strong> with a broad base of key stakeholders (including executives, team leads, and program leads), and serve as a key point of contact for all things finance.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="3,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="3,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Perform ad hoc financial analyses</strong> as required to support our growing global business.</p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-path-to-node="4">About you</h2> <ul data-path-to-node="5"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Financial expertise:</strong> You have experience in FP&A or corporate finance with a strong understanding of corporate finance concepts and accounting principles.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Cross-functional collaborator:</strong> You have the ability to cultivate effective relationships and work cross-functionally with strong planning, process management, and communication skills.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Analytical storyteller:</strong> You possess excellent business judgment and intellectual curiosity, with a proven ability to turn data into actionable insights and recommendations.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Effective communicator:</strong> You have a track record of presenting complex financial analyses clearly and concisely to senior management.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Technical proficiency:</strong> You have advanced knowledge of MS Excel/Google Sheets and prior experience with ERP software like Anaplan.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Adaptable:</strong> You maintain calmness in the face of uncertainty and are comfortable working in a dynamic environment.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="5,6,0"><strong data-path-to-node="5,6,0" data-index-in-node="0">Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies</strong>, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-path-to-node="6">At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement,…