Financial Analyst III

The Financial Analyst III 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 industry and general economic trends. Responsible for budget analysis. Responsible for the department’s budgeting process: plans, develops, prepares, inputs, and maintains the company’s budgets.

Location: On-site in San Antonio, TX

Key Responsibilities:

• Assesses options for improvement on business expenses.

• Prepares profitability analyses.

• Works with Directors and VP's through the development process of each budget and makes recommendations.

• 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.

• Takes ownership of projects from start to finish.

• May provide work leadership for less senior analysts and/or has project management responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or a related field.
• Advanced technical knowledge of budgeting, financial statements, cash management, and financial analysis processes.
• Advanced understanding of overall financial function and interrelated components. Advanced understanding of business valuation and M&A analysis.
• Ability to create highly complex forecasting models. Must also possess high attention to detail and be capable of performing most complex data analysis for extended periods of time.
• Expert Excel skills are required. Must have advanced presentation skills, and the ability to express the most complex quantitative concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Advanced 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 successfully work and promote inclusiveness in small groups.
• Works under minimal supervision. Provides updates on work performed as needed.

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