Financial Analyst, FP&A

Job description

LiveRamp is the data collaboration platform of choice for the world’s most innovative companies. A groundbreaking leader in consumer privacy, data ethics, and foundational identity, LiveRamp is setting the new standard for building a connected customer view with unmatched clarity and context while protecting precious brand and consumer trust. LiveRamp offers complete flexibility to collaborate wherever data lives to support the widest range of data collaboration use cases—within organizations, between brands, and across its premier global network of top-quality partners. Hundreds of global innovators, from iconic consumer brands and tech giants to banks, retailers, and healthcare leaders turn to LiveRamp to build enduring brand and business value by deepening customer engagement and loyalty, activating new partnerships, and maximizing the value of their first-party data while staying on the forefront of rapidly evolving compliance and privacy requirements. About the Role: The Commercial FP&A team is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst who will focus on expense management for the broader Commercial organization. They will provide analytical support to an FP&A Manager to support data-driven decision making. We are looking for candidates with strong financial acumen, excellent communication skills, and the ability to deliver actionable insights that inform strategic business decisions. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain financial models to analyze sales and services productivity, supporting both short- and long-term planning Prepare executive-level financial reports, including monthly forecast variance analysis and commentary Support headcount planning by tracking hiring needs, workforce expenses, and collaborating with HR and business leaders Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities, evaluating their impact on revenue and business objectives Track, analyze, and report on key metrics, including headcount costs, travel & entertainment, and Professional Services expenses Automate and continuously improve recurring processes related to expense tracking and reporting Reconcile revenue and expense data across multiple financial systems, ensuring data accuracy and consistency Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and insights to support strategic and operational decision-making Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, understand business needs, and help drive accountability Qualifications: BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience 1+ years of experience in FP&A, budgeting, or related analytical roles, preferably in SaaS or technology Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience working with large datasets Experience with financial planning tools (e.g. Adaptive, Anaplan, OneStream) Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of SaaS business models, forecasting, and commission planning Experience partnering with non-finance stakeholders to drive business results Background in AdTech, headcount planning, or commission forecasting Why Join Us? At LiveRamp, you’ll work in a dynamic FP&A team, influencing strategic decisions while gaining exposure to revenue and expense management in a fast-paced SaaS business. If you thrive on financial analysis and strategy, we’d love to hear from you! Benefits : Flexible paid time off, paid holidays, options for working from home, and paid parental leave. Comprehensive Benefits Package: LiveRamp offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you be your best self in your personal and professional lives. Our benefits package offers medical, dental, vision, accident, life and disability, an employee assistance program, voluntary benefits as well as perks programs for your healthy lifestyle, career growth, and more. Your medical benefits extend to your dependents including parents. More about us: LiveRamp’s mission is to connect data in ways that matter, and doing so starts with our people. We know that inspired teams enlist people from a blend of backgrounds and experiences. And we know that individuals do their best when they not only bring their full selves to work but feel like they truly belong. Connecting LiveRampers to new ideas and one another is one of our guiding principles—one that informs how we hire, train, and grow our global team across nine countries and four continents. Click here to learn more about Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DIB) at LiveRamp. We use automated decision systems (ADS) as part of our recruitment and hiring process. If you require an accommodation or believe that the use of an ADS may create a barrier to your application or participation in the hiring process due to a disability or other protected characteristic, please let us know. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and ensuring an equitable hiring experience for all candidates. To all recruitment agencies : LiveRamp does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, LiveRamp employees or any other company location. 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