Finance Analyst – OPEX SupportTo Apply Now – email your resume to job-knemkq7d-1e4ngrk82rw3kdm@sagedata.ioWho:A detail-oriented finance professional with 3+ years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, ideally within SaaS or technology environments.What:Provide OPEX support for the Splunk Platform Engineering Organization, including forecasting, reporting, variance analysis, and strategic investment recommendations.Where:Corporate finance environment supporting engineering and product management teams.When:Immediate opening to contribute to budget management, forecasting, and operational decision-making.Why:This role enables direct impact on financial planning, strategic investments, and operational efficiency within a high-growth technology organization.Salary:Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.Job SummaryThe Finance Analyst supports OPEX planning, reporting, and analysis for the Splunk Platform Engineering Organization. This role partners with Engineering, Product Management, HR, and Accounting to optimize financial operations, improve forecasting accuracy, and influence strategic investment decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, business partnering ability, and experience with finance ERPs and planning tools to deliver actionable insights.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Engineering leadership with budget prioritization, portfolio planning, annual budgeting, and quarterly commit processesParticipate in month-end and quarterly close activities, including accruals, variance analysis, and PO/invoice approvalsModel headcount costs and discretionary expenses to identify spending opportunities and provide recommendationsCollaborate cross-functionally to establish best practices for OPEX management and financial forecastingPerform ad-hoc analyses and reporting as requiredContinuously improve forecasting accuracy using data analytics and collaborationUnderstand GAAP and accounting policy impacts on expense forecastsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business-related field3+ years of relevant finance experienceIntermediate Excel skills requiredProficiency with finance ERP and planning software (Oracle Hyperion Essbase, NetSuite, Anaplan, etc.)Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skillsAttention to detail and accuracyPreferred QualificationsOPEX or COGS experienceExperience in SaaS or technology business environmentsDemonstrated ability to drive process improvements and automationBenefitsCompetitive compensationExposure to strategic financial planning and decision-makingCollaborative environment with cross-functional teamsProfessional growth and development opportunitiesFinance Analyst providing OPEX support, forecasting, reporting, and strategic investment analysis for engineering and product management teams.#J-18808-Ljbffr
