Intermediate FP&A Analyst

Description

The Opportunity:
Join an energetic team in one of the hottest growing sectors in software— cybersecurity. The Intermediate Financial Analyst will be part of the FP&A team reporting to the B2C Finance Director. You will be responsible for conducting complex financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis to drive strategic business growth. You will partner with cross-functional leadership (Sales, Ops, Marketing) to provide actionable insights, oversee the annual budgeting process, and leverage advanced data tools to improve financial predictability. The Senior Financial Analyst will play a key role in supporting the business growth looking after the B2C Business Unit products (IPVanish, StrongVPN, LiveDrive, etc.). This role is fully remote in Mexico and your stakeholders are in both the USA and EU.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning & Forecasting
• Develop and maintain sophisticated rolling forecasts to ensure financial visibility
• Lead the annual bottom-up budgeting process, ensuring robust alignment with corporate long-term strategic goals#Create "what-if" models and advanced scenarios to evaluate market volatility, new product launches, or potential M&A activity
• Performance Analysis & Reporting
• Execute rigorous variance reporting by analyzing monthly actuals against budget and forecast to pinpoint key performance drivers
• Establish and monitor critical business health KPIs, including CAC, LTV, Churn Rate, and EBITDA margins, to ensure operational excellence
• Collaborate with department leadership to drive cost optimization by identifying structural inefficiencies and recommending strategic savings
• Data & Technology Integration
• Leverage AI-driven methodologies for predictive trend analysis and streamline recurring reporting workflows via advanced Excel automation
• Architect and manage dynamic dashboards to translate complex datasets into accessible insights for cross-functional partners
• Serve as an ERP steward by executing advanced SQL queries across enterprise systems to extract mission-critical data
• Month End Close & Accrual Management
  ▪ Work with accounting to review expenses and monthly accrual estimates based on business unit inputs, vendor invoices, and run-rate analysis
  ▪ Maintain and update the monthly close calendar and prepaid/accrual schedules
  ▪ Collaborate with business partners to capture late-breaking cost and revenue items prior to hard close
  ▪ Track and report on accrual-to-actual true-ups each month; refine estimates to improve accuracy over time

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA or professional certification (CFA/CPA) is highly desirable.
• 4+ years of progressive, hands-on experience within a corporate FP&A environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in Excel (including VBA and Power Query) with a proven track record of applying financial modeling best practices.
• Strong command of modern data stacks, for predictive financial data science.
• Professional & Soft Skills
  • Exceptional data storytelling abilities, with the skill to synthesize complex datasets into compelling narratives for executive-level stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated capacity for strategic partnership, serving as a proactive internal consultant to cross-functional departments.

About Vipre Security Group

VIPRE Security Group, a part of Ziff Davis (NASDAQ : ZD), is a global, highly rated, award-winning security, privacy and data protection company protecting millions of consumers and businesses supporting some of the largest brands. Backed by cutting-edge machine learning, one of the world’s largest threat intelligence clouds and real-time behavior monitoring, the VIPRE Security Group delivers unmatched protection against today’s most aggressive threats. The group operates under various brands, VIPRE™, STRONGVPN™, IPVANISH™, SafeSend™, Inspired eLearning™, Livedrive™ and SugarSync™. We currently have over 500 employees in office locations spanning 14 countries worldwide, including major cities throughout the US, with many members of our team working remotely. Ziff Davis, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees.

About Ziff Davis
Ziff Davis (NASDAQ: ZD) is a vertically focused digital media and internet company whose portfolio includes leading brands in technology, shopping, gaming and entertainment, connectivity, health, cybersecurity, and martech. Today, Ziff Davis is focused on seven key verticals – Technology, Connectivity, Shopping, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Cybersecurity and Marketing Technology. Its brands include IGN, Mashable, RetailMeNot, PCMag, Humble Bundle, Spiceworks, Ookla (Speedtest), RootMetrics, Everyday Health, BabyCenter, Moz, iContact and Vipre Security.

Our Benefits
VIPRE Security Group offers competitive salaries in addition to robust, health and wellness-focused benefits. We are committed to work-life balance with paid time off when you need it. At Ziff Davis, we remain dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We offer Employee Resource Groups, company-sponsored events, and regular opportunities for professional growth through educational support, mentorship programs, and career development resources. Our employees are recognized and celebrated through employee engagement programs and recognition awards. If you're seeking a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can see the direct impact of your performance and thrive both personally and professionally, then VIPRE Security Group is the place for you.

Compensation Range
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Ziff Davis provides a range for the base pay. Factors that may be used to determine your actual pay may include your specific job related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. Individual pay within the compensation range for this business unit specific role is determined based on a variety of factors including experience, scope of the role, capabilities to perform the role, education and training, as well as business and company performance.

Ziff Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Ziff Davis, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has always been about fairness, equal​ opportunity, and belonging.​ DEI enables us to attract and retain the best talent, regardless of background or circumstances, while​ enabling our thousands of employees worldwide to thrive​. If you have a disability or learning difficulty that requires accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to [email protected]

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