Associate, Strategic Finance - Ecosystem Forecasting & Analytics

The location of this role will be Mountain View or San Francisco CA. At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. We are looking for an Associate, Strategic Finance - Ecosystem Forecasting & Analytics to operate, manage, and improve the forecasting and analytics for our key consumer metrics. You will manage complex forecasting models, monitor and analyze metrics trends, explain variance drivers and other consumer engagement insights to stakeholders, while continuously improving performance management processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and forecasting skills, proactive communication skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines will be critical for success in this role. Responsibilities: 3 Supports performance management by creating, maintaining, and updating complex models and forecasts for consumer ecosystem metrics. 3 Access, transform, and synthesize data from cross-platform data sources and analyze to assess signals, trends, and risks. 3 Leverages advanced knowledge to develop hypotheses using identified signals, trends, and risks. 3 Executes ad hoc analyses to prove/disprove hypotheses and address ambiguous or complex business questions, deriving actionable insights from results. 3 Operationalizes ideas and develops plans for execution with some support from more senior team members. 3 Builds collaborative relationships with other teams and seeks input and feedback to develop an understanding of their priorities and constraints. 3 Communicates implications of work (e.g., forecasts, analyses, trends) to management and cross-functional stakeholders to drive action. 3 Partners with cross-functional stakeholders to support the growth of initiatives by providing a metrics-oriented perspective, with minimal supervision. Communicate with stakeholders to answer a wide variety of complex questions. 3 Exercises good judgment within defined procedures to develop workstreams and operational processes. Proactively identify obstacles and work to unblock them with minimal support. Qualifications Basic Qualifications 3 Bachelors degree in business, Business Analytics, Finance, or related field 3 2 + years of finance, finance accounting, management consulting, investment banking, or related field Preferred Qualifications 3 Experience building complex forecast models using excel, SQL and other tools 3 Exposure to technology companies 3 High proficiency in analytical and problem-solving skills, with a history of tackling complex business challenges. 3 Proven ability to work independently, driving projects with minimal guidance and adapting to evolving priorities. 3 Exceptional communication skills, capable of conveying intricate ideas and strategies clearly and convincingly. 3 Strong collaborative spirit, eager to work across diverse teams and projects, contributing to a dynamic and inclusive work environment. Suggested Skills 3 Forecasting 3 Data Analysis 3 Communications 3 Project Management 3 SQL LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The pay range for this role is $83,000 to $133,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit https://careers.linkedin.com/benefits.