Associate of R&D Strategic Finance (FP&A)

A day in the life (Responsibilities)

• Support Toast’s monthly and quarterly financial close processes for the R&D function, including reporting and analysis of budget vs. actual results, forecast updates, and preparation of standard financial packages that provide actionable insights for R&D leadership.
• Own headcount tracking, reporting, and reconciliation activities for R&D, conducting trend analysis and collaborating closely with Finance, R&D leadership, and Talent Acquisition to align resource planning with strategic priorities.
• Oversee the financial management for the R&D vendor portfolio, including PO and invoice reconciliation, variance analysis, and trend reporting to ensure alignment with budget and financial goals.
• Leverage Toast’s financial systems, tools, and datasets to build and maintain standard reports and analyses, identifying opportunities to improve insight depth and forecast accuracy, specifically tailored to R&D’s unique needs and objectives.
• Assess and refine existing financial processes for R&D, implementing automation and standardization initiatives to reduce manual workload and create efficiencies across the finance team.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams, to research, analyze, and advise on financial processes and reporting that directly support R&D’s innovation, operational, and financial goals.

What you'll need to thrive (Requirements)

• 4+ years of work experience in FP&A, investment banking, consulting, private equity, business operations or accounting
• Strong analytical skills including financial modeling, data/trend analysis and manipulation of large datasets, with proven ability to summarize complex data into key takeaways
• Highly proficient in advanced Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Google Slides
• Experience working with financial systems, such as WorkDay, Adaptive, Greenhouse, NetSuite, or other similar products
• Positive attitude with high aptitude to learn new things quickly. Team player eager to further develop and grow with us
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, problem-solving skills, and hunger to continually up-level current approaches and processes
• Strong ability to work in a collaborative, diverse, inclusive, and open-minded office environment with a desire to contribute to a thriving culture