Senior Analyst, Corporate FP&A
Data & Analytics
WFA Digital Insight
As demand for skilled financial analysts grows, with a 25% increase in remote finance roles in the past year, specialists with expertise in corporate finance are in high demand. Dropbox's Senior Analyst, Corporate FP&A role stands out, offering a unique chance to work closely with senior leadership. With the rise of remote work, companies are looking for professionals who can bridge the gap between finance and business operations. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their analytical skills, ability to work independently, and experience with financial planning tools. Before applying, it's crucial to understand the evolving landscape of corporate finance and the skills required to succeed in this field.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Analyst, Corporate FP&A at Dropbox is a pivotal role that involves working closely with senior leadership to drive financial planning and analysis across the company. This position is at the heart of Dropbox's corporate finance function, providing a unique, end-to-end view of the P&L and a cross-company perspective on business operations. The successful candidate will operate as a generalist, contributing to and helping operationalize topline forecasting, supporting expense planning and consolidation, and synthesizing trends across the company.About the Role (continued)
As a key member of the corporate finance team, the Senior Analyst will partner closely with revenue finance leadership, Data Systems, and Data Science to improve how performance is modeled, interpreted, and communicated. The goal is to provide leadership with earlier visibility into trends, risks, and tradeoffs, ensuring forecasts translate into clear, actionable insights for decision-making. Over time, this role will expand into deeper strategic exposure, with increasing influence on corporate planning, investment tradeoffs, and executive-level communication.What You Will Do
- Drive key aspects of integrated planning and forecasting across revenue and expense, including planning cadence, key assumptions, and executive narrative.
- Partner closely with business teams to understand performance drivers, challenge assumptions, and align on a shared view of what is changing in the business and why.
- Improve forecast quality by identifying gaps between modeled outputs and business reality, particularly in situations with incomplete or conflicting data.
- Surface and frame key tradeoffs, risks, and uncertainties to support decision-making, especially when data is inconclusive or evolving.
- Partner with Investor Relations and LRP teams to ensure alignment between internal forecasts, long-range planning, and external messaging.
- Help create and continuously uplevel corporate materials, ensuring clear, consistent, and decision-oriented communication.
- Collaborate across Data Science, Accounting, Treasury/Tax, and FP&A to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and a cohesive view of performance across the CFO organization.
- Develop and maintain complex financial models to support business decisions, including scenario planning and sensitivity analysis.
- Provide ad-hoc analysis and support for special projects as needed.
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in corporate finance, financial planning, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate insights effectively.
- Experience with financial planning tools and software, such as Anaplan, Adaptive Planning, or similar.
- Strong collaboration and partnership skills, with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to senior leadership.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Nice to Have
- Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Knowledge of programming languages, such as Python or R.
- Experience with cloud-based financial planning tools.
- Certification in a related field, such as CFA or CPA.
- Experience working in the tech industry or a similar fast-paced environment.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and bonus structure.
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Generous PTO and holiday policy.
- Flexible working hours and remote work options.
- Access to professional development opportunities, including training and education programs.
- Stock options and equity participation.
- Annual stipend for professional development and continuing education.
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong foundation in financial planning and analysis, including experience with financial modeling and forecasting.
- Showcase your ability to communicate complex financial information to non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership.
- Highlight your experience working with cross-functional teams, including business teams, data science, and accounting.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with financial planning tools and software, including any certifications or training.
- Emphasize your ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Consider creating a portfolio of your work, including examples of financial models, forecasts, and presentations.
- Practice your presentation skills, including the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
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