Senior Financial Analyst

About the job

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet. Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all. Job Description – Senior Financial Analyst (L24) This is an outstanding chance to join eBay's FP&A Center of Excellence (COE) and build the future of global finance. The COE is a newly established global finance organization composed to centralize, standardize, and scale core FP&A activities. By joining this team, you will play a pivotal role in improving decision-making processes and financial rigor across the organization. About the team The COE supports local FP&A teams and business units by providing centralized capabilities with deep expertise in month-end close activities, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis. Our professionals partner closely with FP&A to deliver outstanding OPEX accruals and forecasts, month-end close reporting, spend visibility, and trend insights. Key Responsibilities: • Complete essential components of the monthly financial close, including accrual preparation, reconciliations, variance analysis, and expense reporting (SAP S/4HANA). • Support monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and ad-hoc reporting activities across supported cost centers. • Load, maintain, and validate forecasts and budgets in financial planning systems (Anaplan). • Partner with FP&A teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of financial outputs. • Analyze cost trends and drivers, clearly articulating variances and underlying assumptions. • Work with Controllership to ensure compliance with US GAAP, financial controls, and audit requirements. • Build and deliver standardized reporting and dashboards to improve transparency and scalability. • Develop presentation content for Monthly Business Reviews of important data points and expense drivers. • Find opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve FP&A processes. • Support the transition of activities into the COE, including documentation, knowledge transfer, and stabilization. • Contribute to the development of guidelines, playbooks, and standardized operating models. Experience and Qualifications Required: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience. • 3+ years of relevant finance experience (FP&A, accounting, business analysis, or similar). • Solid understanding of accrual-based accounting, forecasting, and budgeting concepts. • Experience working with financial systems such as Anaplan, SAP, BW, or similar (preferred). • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across functions and geographies. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. • Comfortable operating in a matrixed, evolving environment with ambiguity. • Strong technical skills with spreadsheets and presentations, along with proven financial analysis capabilities. • Ability to multi-task and manage timelines. • Curiosity and a mentality for continuous improvement, automation, and process optimization.