Finance Associate, Global Affairs - Menlo Park, United States - Meta Platforms, Inc.

Description

Finance and Business Planning is a highly mission driven organization - our mission is to enable Meta to plan, prioritize, and execute as effectively as possible.

We take a uniquely long-term view towards business problems.

It is critical that we operate with an independent and objective perspective, and are comfortable representing our point of view to our partners and executive stakeholders.

We serve as financial advisers to our business partners and own shared business goals and results where appropriate.

We strive to balance our responsibility to support business partners with our responsibility to serve the long-term mission and sustainability of Meta Inc.

and act as stewards of company resources.

This role requires strategic thinking, building connections and influencing stakeholders through effective communication, an analytical mindset, and a bias towards action.

This person will work closely with Finance Managers, Corporate FP&A, and key cross-functional partners to bring more scale, efficiency, innovation, and discipline to the G&A Finance team.

Specifically, this role will have primary responsibility supporting Global Affairs and Legal functions. Our ideal candidate is a well-rounded top performer who can be a key contributor in a high-energy environment.
Finance Associate, Global Affairs & Legal Responsibilities

• Strategically partner with the Global Affairs and Legal organizations, assisting with strategic decision-making and financial oversight. Provide financial leadership across budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.

Influence business partners by providing proactive suggestions and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
Build the bottoms-up budget, forecast and long-range strategic plan for headcount, and operating expenses. Develop budget review presentations, excel models and ad-hoc analyses for the business.
Perform the monthly close process and review the full P&L during close periods to ensure financial data accuracy.
Review monthly reports, trends and metrics with business partners, and provide suggestions for improvement. Ensure and maintain forecast data accuracy and integrity.
Work closely with the Accounting teams to ensure tight financial controls and fulfillment of audit requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy and lead projects to deliver improvements in productivity and operating costs.

Collaborate with teams in Finance and Operations including vendor management, Legal Ops, Finance Center of Excellence, and Legal Technology Solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of finance-related experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent major
Experience with P&L analysis and a proven understanding of GAAP
Business partnering, Communication and interpersonal skills
Organization skills and experience thriving under pressure and meet deadlines
Proven technical skills in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel
Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years accounting or financial analysis experience, accounting and/or fixed assets experience

Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with Oracle Financials, Hyperion Planning and Essbase
Advanced skills in SQL, visual reporting/dashboarding such as Tableau
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About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world.

Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.

People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support.

If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-$92,000/year to $135,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable.

In addition to base salary, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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