Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst at Rackspace Technology performs highly complex financial analyses on cash flows, operating results, and business plans to determine rates of return, capital/cash flow requirements, etc. Prepares forecasts and analyses on financial industry and general economic trends. Responsible for budget analysis. Responsible for business units budgeting process: plans, develops, prepares, inputs, and maintains the company’s budgets.Location: Hybrid in San Antonio, TX

Responsibilities

• Performs the highest level of financial analyses.
• Takes ownership of projects from start to finish.
• Provides independent project/process leadership and detailed guidance to other analysts.
• Analyzes and evaluates the company's operating results and financial position.
• Assesses options for improvement on business expenses.
• Prepares profitability analyses.
• Works with all levels of management in BU through the development process of each budget and makes recommendations.
• May interact with SLT on special projects. Budgets include monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports which exemplify revenues and expenses.
• Develops/reviews forecasts for accurate and timely cash flow projections, sales projections, expense projections, profitability, headcount, department performance, and direct expenses.
• Regular project management assignments.
• Provides work leadership for less senior analysts and/or has project management responsibilities.
• Assist with the IR function in the monthly and quarterly closing. 

Knowledge

• Expert technical knowledge of budgeting, financial statements, cash management, and financial analysis processes.
• Excellent understanding of business valuation and M&A analysis.
• Ability to create any forecasting models.
• Must also possess great attention to detail and be capable of performing the most complex and challenging data analysis for extended periods.
• Demonstrated proficiency performing analyses at the highest levels
• Expert/Mastery of Excel required.
• Must have great presentation skills, and the ability to express any quantitative concept to a non-financial audience.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions.
• Ability to apply varying leadership skills and traits that create solutions and results to unexpected situations.
• Ability to successfully work and promote inclusiveness in small groups.
• Understanding of capital market and securities regulations.
• Ability to provide FANATICAL support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Finance, or a related field. MBA, CFA, or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• 8 to 11 years of experience in financial analysis with a progressive work history. Prior leadership/supervision experience desirable

Location: Hybrid in San Antonio, TX#LI-AW1, #LI-Hybrid