Senior Financial Analyst, eBay
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3+ days a week in office
Leading online marketplace
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Leading online marketplace
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
3+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.
Role
Who you are
- Ideal candidates will demonstrate their extensive systems, project management and process knowledge to be able to analyze, consolidate and communicate financial data analyses from multiple systems to supply substantial results to a winning organization!
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
- Passionate about business and the related performance
- 3+ years of finance experience with exposure to different areas (business analysis, accounting, FP&A, etc.)
- Experience with financial systems such as Anaplan, SAP BPC, SAP BW, etc
- Ability to present and impact decision making at all levels of the organization
- Strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record to partner effectively with all functions and levels within the organization
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and manage timelines
- Ability to perform in a matrix organization with multiple partners with a high degree of complexity and ambiguity
- The ideal candidate will have outstanding technical skills with spreadsheets, presentations, along with proven financial analysis capabilities
- Accounting background would be helpful and preferred
What the job involves
- This is an opportunity to join the Technology Finance organization acting as a subject matter authority on systems and data for eBay Marketplaces!
- Finance Analyst for Payments Technology organization. Includes monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and ad-hoc project support. This analyst will also provide financial support for the Core Technology’s Computer & Equipment budget and consolidation of financials
- Responsible for the execution of the monthly financial close, journal entries, accurate financial reporting of expenses, and hiring plans
- Drive analysis of cost trends and articulate related cause and effect to managers
- Work closely with Controllership team to coordinate compliance with GAAP, ensure that the relevant financial control processes are used and appropriate audit trail maintained at all times
- Build and maintain positive relationships with various parts of the business to understand their needs and/or requests, and challenge methodologies to ensure balance between shareholders, customer and business partner expectations
- Be an active business partner who helps guide decisions and resource allocations by providing a deep understanding of return on investments on business decisions: ability to draw out insights and challenge based on trends and variance analysis
- Continuously find opportunities to automate and streamline processes to increase efficiency and accuracy in the operational planning processes
- Provide insightful and actionable monthly reports comparing actual trends against budget and forecast assumptions
- Build presentation content for Monthly Business Review of key metrics and expense drivers
- Assist in the development of Business Strategy and maintain a high level of communication with eBay Leadership, including facilitating meetings and presenting analyses
Our take
Founded in 1995 as an online auction platform primarily catering to collectibles, eBay quickly emerged as a pioneer in connecting buyers and sellers in the digital realm. This early success propelled eBay to become to globally recognized leader it is today.
In the present landscape, eBay competes with industry giants like Amazon within the C2C eCommerce sector. However, eBay distinguishes itself by fostering an environment where businesses can cultivate and promote their brands on the platform, offering a tailored, community-driven experience for both sellers and buyers. By championing small businesses, eBay attracts sellers and socially conscious consumers, positioning itself in stark contrast to Amazon's corporate image.
The rising consumer interest in sustainability has presented economic opportunities for eBay, particularly as younger demographics gravitate toward purchasing pre-owned items. in response, eBay has directed its marketing efforts toward Gen Z customers and formed partnerships with cultural phenomena like Love Island, further solidifying its appeal among contemporary audiences.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive health and wellness program designed to meet your unique needs.
- We strive to provide programs that help support both mind and body, including quality healthcare insurance, wellness programs and preventative care.
- Stock Purchase Plans
- Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
- Stock Awards
- Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
- Credit Union Memberships
- Balancing work & life - eBay believes in providing you with the opportunity to be your best self in your professional and personal life. In addition to supporting flexible workstyles including hybrid and remote, eBay offers 4 weeks of paid sabbatical time for every 5 years of service
- Giving back to our community - We provide our employees around the globe with opportunities to have a positive impact on their local communities. Through the eBay Foundation, our company matches donations to eligible nonprofits up to $10,000 per employee per year. And our employee-led volunteer groups organize local giving and volunteering activities throughout the world
Company HQ
Greylands, San Jose, CA
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Leadership
Jamie Iannone
(CEO, not founder)Studied at Princeton and Stanford University. Held executive roles at Walmart, Barnes & Noble, and The Children's Place, before becoming CEO of eBay in April 2020.
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