Senior Financial Analyst

Why Join Q2?

Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.

What Makes Q2 Special?

SUMMARY

The Senior Financial Analyst role will sit in the FP&A FinOps team and is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of cost forecasts and financial reporting across the engineering and cloud organizations. This role ensures that FP&A and business leaders are working from one trusted set of numbers to support planning, performance tracking, and decision-making.

In this role, you will own the mechanics of cost forecasting and reporting, reconcile actuals across financial and operational systems, and proactively identify variances and data issues. You will work closely with Accounting, HR, and Procurement to validate inputs and ensure consistency across the organization.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented analyst who enjoys working with financial data, systems, and repeatable processes. High performers will develop deep financial and systems expertise and have opportunities to grow into broader FP&A and business partnering roles over time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Forecasting & Planning Support

• Support forecasting, budgeting, and planning processes for assigned business areas, including expenses, headcount, and/or revenue.
• Prepare and maintain forecast inputs, models, and schedules under guidance from senior FP&A team members.
• Assist in Monthly Forecasts, AOP, and long-range planning cycles by ensuring data accuracy and timely submissions.
• Update forecasts and models based on actual results, approved changes, and revised assumptions.

Reporting & Variance Analysis

• Prepare standard monthly and quarterly reporting packages, including variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Analyze basic trends and drivers, escalating risks, anomalies, or data issues to senior team members.
• Support explanations of financial performance by gathering data, validating assumptions, and preparing draft narratives.

Analysis & Ad Hoc Support

• Perform structured financial analysis to support business reviews, cost tracking, and operational decisions.
• Assist with scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis under direction from senior analysts or managers.
• Respond to ad hoc data and analysis requests with accurate, well-organized outputs.

Business Partnership & Collaboration

• Work with business partners to collect inputs, validate data, and clarify assumptions.
• Collaborate with Accounting to support actuals close, data reconciliation, and variance explanations.
• Partner with other FP&A team members to ensure consistency in data, definitions, and reporting.

Tools, Systems & Process Discipline

• Use FP&A systems and tools (e.g., Anaplan, NetSuite, Workday, Power BI, Excel) to maintain forecasts and reporting.
• Follow established FP&A processes, documentation standards, and control procedures.
• Identify data quality issues or process gaps and raise them to the team for resolution.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required.
• Typically 8+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, or a related analytical role.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Foundational understanding of financial statements and basic accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in Excel; exposure to FP&A systems (Anaplan a plus) or BI tools is a plus but not required.
• Ability to clearly communicate analysis and ask thoughtful questions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity, willingness to learn, and a proactive mindset.

This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.

Health & Wellness

• Hybrid Work Opportunities

• Flexible Time Off 

• Career Development & Mentoring Programs 

• Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents 

• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs 

• Employee Peer Recognition Programs – “You Earned it”

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Our Culture & Commitment:

We’re proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare—offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more). We believe in making an impact—in the industry and in the community.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.