Financial Analyst 2 at VARITE INC in San Francisco, CA

Job description

• VARITE is looking for qualified Financial Analyst 2 in San Francisco, CA 94107 (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• We are looking for a detail-oriented contractor with experience in marketing, advertising, media, or finance operations who can support financial workflows across multiple stakeholders and platforms.
• This role will connect media activity with finance operations to help maintain accurate budgets, pacing, purchase orders, reconciliations, and billing records.
• The contractor will provide hands-on operational support to the Media and Finance teams, with an emphasis on data accuracy, budget visibility, transaction processing, and timely issue resolution.
• The role is execution-focused and partners closely with internal stakeholders to keep financial records aligned and up to date.
• Cross-functional Support - Partner with Media and Finance stakeholders to ensure financial processes and information remain aligned and up to date.
• Process Improvement & AI - Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and AI solutions to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across Finance Operations.
• Financial Controls & Reporting - Monitor budget utilization, identify risks or discrepancies, and support regular financial reporting.
• Billing & Reconciliation - Partner with Media, Finance, agencies, and vendors to resolve billing and reconciliation discrepancies.
• PO & Funding Management - Support PO management, budget transfers, funding changes, and related finance workflows.
• Budget & Financial Operations - Support budget tracking, checkbook QA, reconciliation, and overall financial accuracy across media investments.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail with solid quantitative and analytical skills.
• Highly organized, resourceful, self-motivated, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working across Media, Finance, agencies, and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• A proactive problem solver who can identify discrepancies, follow issues through to resolution, and communicate clearly.
• Curious and capable of using AI tools and automation to improve processes, reduce manual work, and increase operational efficiency.
• Comfortable working in Excel and maintaining detailed financial trackers.
• 3+ years of experience in digital media, marketing, advertising, or finance operations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including working with large datasets, reconciliations, and data modeling.
• Hands-on experience with purchase orders, media billing, budget tracking, or financial reconciliation.
• Understanding of media planning/buying workflows is a plus.
• Familiarity with Databricks or similar data platforms is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance.

Skills

Required

• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Data modeling
• Reconciliation
• Purchase order management
• Media billing
• Budget tracking
• Financial reconciliation
• Quantitative and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Problem-solving
• Communication

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
• Legal Service Plans: Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.