Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

Posted 19 Days Ago
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2 Locations
Hybrid
74K-122K Annually
Mid level
Software
The Role
The Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis is responsible for shaping financial strategy and performance management. This role includes advising G&A executives on budgeting and resource allocation, driving analytical decision-making, providing insights into financial performance, and managing reporting and forecasting of key metrics.
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Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going


Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.

 

Serving over 4,000 customers in over 100 countries, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.

 

With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence with offices in Waterloo and Ottawa, Canada; Atlanta, GA, Herndon, VA, Westminster, CO; and Singapore. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.

 

If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you! 


Role Summary

 

Magnet Forensics is seeking an experienced Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis who will be reporting to the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis. The Analyst is responsible for shaping the financial course of our business and ensuring successful management of our financial performance. In this role, the Analyst will serve as a trusted advisor with leaders across the G&A organization to drive analytical decision making, investment evaluation and prioritization, and influence the execution of efficient growth. This role will partner across our G&A subdepartments on business planning initiatives, budget/forecast management, long range planning and various special projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Planning & Budgeting
  • Key advisor to G&A executives and budget owners on business growth, expense optimization and resource allocation, providing clear recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability of the organization
  • Develop and adapt measurement and tracking methodologies to reflect for the changing business environment
  • Provide insights into both historical and projected financial performance through analysis and interpretation of results
  • Be a strategic finance partner to G&A leadership and their staff to influence long-range and annual plans, strategic initiatives and capital investments

  • Data Analytics
  • Deep dive into the company’s BI tools to drive actionable insights for financial and operational reporting, forecasting, and execution of company’s strategic initiatives
  • Become the subject matter expert and bridge between the Finance and Data teams to report on and forecast key department/company KPIs
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  • Management Reporting
  • Develop meaningful business analysis, outlining problems, opportunities and actionable insights for the business
  • Monthly management reporting and ensuring reports are available on the scheduled dates including both financial and non-financial KPIs
  • Enhance and maintain the monthly variance analysis and benchmarking on key G&A expense metrics across subdepartments
  • Manage, forecast and report on headcount, recurring costs, investments and expected returns
  • Become the subject matter expert and lead on G&A functional department expense reporting

  • Strategic Projects & Processes
  • Execute ad hoc projects as needed to support leadership on key business decisions
  • Recommend, implement, and master the support systems that will streamline, automate, and maintain the core FP&A processes in support of the corporate calendar

Qualifications

  • 3+ years relevant experience in FP & A, business operations, or business analysis, in the software industry
  • Prior experience with Netsuite / Workday Adaptive Insights and experience working in a fast growth business environment is an asset
  • Advanced skills in MS Excel and PowerBI (or other Business Intelligence Tools)
  • Experience in supporting and scaling major functions or business units efficiently
  • Proven experience in conducting analysis, cross-functional teamwork, and tackling operational challenges
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, specifically the ability to communicate effectively across multiple management level
  • Completion of, or progress towards professional designations/degrees (e.g. CPA, CFA, MBA or equivalent) is considered an asset

The Most Important Thing

  • We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences. 
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  • CARE -We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world. 
  • OWN -We are accountable for our results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect. 
  • DEDICATE -We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect. 
  • EVOLVE -We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work. 

Compensation & Benefits

  • The Compensation Range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you. If the compensation structure for the role includes an incentive component (ie. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable).

  • Compensation Range:
  • MIN: $73,600 - MID: $92,000 - MAX: $110,400 Currency: CAD
  • MIN: $81,600 - MID: $102,000 - MAX: $122,400 Currency: USD

  • Magnet is proud to offer benefits such as:
  • Generous time off policies
  • Competitive compensation
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Reward and recognition programs
  • Employee committees & resource groups
  • Healthcare and retirement benefits

We’re committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one another. If you’re interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways.

 

Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law.

 

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please let our talent team know, or you can email [email protected].


All offers of employment at Magnet are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Magnet will consider each position’s job duties, among other factors, in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. Refusal to consent to a background check may be grounds for revoking an offer of employment.

The Company
Herndon, VA
456 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigation software that acquires, analyzes and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets and IoT related devices.

Magnet Forensics has been helping law enforcement fight crime, protect assets and guard national security since 2009. Magnet Forensics has become a trusted partner for thousands of the world’s top law enforcement, government, military and corporate organizations in over 92 countries. Court-admissible evidence recovered by Magnet Forensics tools has been used to support a wide-variety of investigations including cybercrimes, child exploitation, terrorism, human resource disputes, fraud, and intellectual property theft.

For more information, please visit https://www.magnetforensics.com

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