Senior Corporate Allocations Analyst

PSA

$90K — $135K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, finance operations, or accounting, preferably in a high-growth environment
  • Strong knowledge of financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis
  • Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with Adaptive Insights preferred
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and execute quarterly allocation processes to ensure accuracy
  • Document allocation methodologies to maintain reproducibility and auditability
  • Support teams in understanding allocated costs and changes over time
  • Coordinate quarterly forecasting processes and manage related data
  • Maintain current and accurate quarterly pacing models
  • Oversee headcount reporting and ensure data integrity in partnership with HR
  • Assist in preparing board materials and executive reports

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for full-time employees
  • Eligibility for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits
  • Competitive 401K matching plan
  • Flexible time-off for salaried employees
  • Ten company-paid holidays for regular full-time employees
  • Employee discounts on select grading services
  • Flexible working hours with varying shift options
  • Participation in celebrations and team-building events
Full Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Corporate Allocations Analyst to join our Corporate Finance & Strategy team. This role will be a critical operational backbone of the Corporate F&S function owning key pieces of our allocation, forecasting, and planning cycles, and supporting cross-functional reporting and systems work that keeps the team running smoothly. You will work closely with the Director of Corporate Finance & Strategy and partner across the broader Finance team.

You'll report to the Director, Corporate Finance & Strategy and work from our Santa Ana, CA corporate headquarters or remote, in San Francisco, CA. We believe that there is significant value in in-person collaboration. This will be discussed further as part of the recruiting process.

What You'll Do:

Allocations

  • Prepare and execute the quarterly allocation process – assemble the driver data, run the calculations, and tie allocated totals back to the source cost pools so nothing is double-counted or dropped

  • Document each cycle's methodology, bases, and results so allocations are reproducible, auditable, and consistently applied period over period

  • Support the Corp F&S Manager in explaining allocated costs to the teams that receive them, and in walking a function leader through why their allocation changed

  • Support quarterly forecast allocations, and identify opportunities to simplify, automate, or improve the precision of the process in Adaptive

Forecasting & Planning

  • Own quarterly forecasting process coordination – manage the forecasting calendar, Adaptive data loads, topsides tracking, QC, and preparation of management summaries

  • Support our planning cycles, including AOP, LRP and our quarterly planning cycles

  • Support quarterly pacing model maintenance, ensuring models are kept current and accurate throughout the period

  • Support cash flow forecasting with data gathering, model inputs, and reporting preparation

  • Assist with board materials and executive reporting – owning the operational/data-assembly components of quarterly board decks and board books

Headcount Reporting & Planning

  • Own headcount reporting – maintain accurate HC data, produce regular reports, and partner with HR/HRIS to ensure data integrity

  • Reconcile headcount plan, approved requisitions, and actuals each cycle, flagging variances and start-date timing that affect the forecast

  • Support HRIS/Workday data needs in partnership with the Corp F&S Manager

Who You Are:

  • 2 64 years of FP&A, investment banking, investing, consulting, finance operations, or accounting experience, ideally in a high-growth or multi-entity environment

  • Strong working knowledge of financial planning and reporting processes 6 close cycles, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis

  • Highly organized and process-driven, with the ability to manage multiple recurring deliverables simultaneously and meet tight deadlines

  • Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with Adaptive Insights (Workday Adaptive Planning) strongly preferred

  • Comfortable building with an AI-first mindset, while also working in financial systems and tools (e.g., NetSuite, Workday); quick to learn new platforms

  • Detail-oriented with strong data quality instincts 6 you catch errors before they become problems

  • A collaborative team player who communicates clearly and builds strong working relationships across Finance and with cross-functional partners

  • Comfortable holding a position on a number that affects someone else's budget, and doing it without friction

  • Self-starter who takes ownership of recurring processes and proactively flags issues and improvement opportunities

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required

Nice to Have:

  • Familiarity with headcount reporting and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday)

  • Exposure to software capitalization, amortization schedules, or P&T allocation frameworks

  • Experience with cost allocation methodology, shared-services chargeback, or intercompany/transfer pricing mechanics

  • Experience building or maintaining allocation logic inside a planning system rather than in spreadsheets

  • Passionate about collectibles and/or sports

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $90,000 6 $135,000. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set. This role may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation, please ask your recruiter for details.

Reasons To Join Us:

  • Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision

  • Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits

  • 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals

  • Vacation: All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off

  • Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays

  • Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions

  • Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs

  • Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team building activities

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