Lead Financial Analyst

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We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Lead Financial Analyst to join our dynamic Corporate FP&A team in Carlsbad, CA! This hybrid role offers the unique blend of working collaboratively within our Carlsbad office and the flexibility of hybrid work.

The Corporate FP&A team provides critical financial insights through budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to drive strategic decision-making. Supporting the P&L Consolidation Pod, this role champions global forecast integration and partners with senior leadership to manage performance and refine reporting tools. Additionally, you will drive operational excellence by applying Lean business principles and Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies to enhance efficiency across the broader finance organization.

• Develop, interpret, and apply financial models and analytical frameworks to support financial planning, budgeting, and performance management.
• Deliver monthly executive-level reporting and present financial insights to senior management.
• Analyze financial results, identify key trends, and provide insights and recommendations to support strategic business decisions.

• Gather, analyze, prepare and summarize recommendations for financial plans, M&A activity, trended future requirements and operating forecasts.

• Serve as the go-to, trusted financial advisor representing the single source of truth
• Assist in developing standard workpapers across the broader finance organization, including development of SoP.
• Support delivery of the global forecast process which includes target setting, timetable management, business reviews, etc.
• Support effective and consistent meta-data management within our planning tool.
• Partner cross-functionally with business leaders to understand operational drivers and align financial plans with business strategy.
• Support Investor Relations with supporting workpapers and insights which support quarterly earnings presentation and Q&A
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members while helping elevate analytical capabilities within the team. This role will have no direct reports.

• 10+ years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, corporate finance, or related financial roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
• Strong expertise in financial modelling, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights for business stakeholders.
• Demonstrates ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders at all levels, and drive process improvements.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience in applying Lean Principles (or equivalent methodologies) preferred.
• US citizenship is required.

• Operate with a high degree of independence in identifying issues, determining analytical approaches, and delivering solutions.
• Anticipate future financial and reporting needs while improving existing processes and methodologies. Evaluate processes using a lean process mindset.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in financial planning, forecasting methodologies, and financial analysis. May train and mentor junior level staff to improve their skills.

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.