We live in a moment of remarkable change and opportunity that is cognitive computing. The convergence of data and technology is transforming industries, society and even the workplace. CognitiveScale is looking for talent to drive market success by building cognitive business solutions.

As our organization grows, we are looking for an exceptional FP&A analyst to join our Finance team and help us continue to build strong foundation for the company’s future. 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the budget process with senior management to develop the short and long range operating plan
• Develop detailed models to build annual budgets and quarterly forecasts with department and senior management
• Develop and maintain project accounting models to measure project performance to plan
• Support project proposal process to ensure accepted project ROI
• Manage company option pool, capitalization table, and Black-Scholes option pricing model. Work closely with legal counsel, employees, and accounting team to ensure statutory and policy compliance
• Prepare cash forecasts and analysis
• Provide valuation analytics, input and support, including but not limited to DCF analysis
• Provide market analytic support
• Provide department-specific financial analysis and support, including marketing, software product, and engineering
• Work closely with senior management to develop operating metrics to ensure company performance to plan as well as long-range growth capabilities

Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field (MBA preferred)
• Demonstrated success in advanced financial modeling and analysis including budgeting, resource allocation, and capital valuation
• Highly analytical with proven capability to synthesize and analyze large amounts of data, develop insights, and recommendations and transform them into easily understood and compelling presentations and models
• 5+ years of experience working in the software industry at a fast-growing company, SaaS preferred
• Advanced to expert skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Solid financial acumen and highly proficient in accounting and financial principles that display an understanding of complex financial concepts
• The ideal candidate is independently motivated, a collaborative team player, and is adaptable to different situations and personalities

CognitiveScale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CognitiveScale does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, or disability.