Sr. Financial Analyst, Customer Acquisition

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Financial Analyst to join our dynamic Global Fixed Broadband team in Carlsbad, CA! This hybrid role offers the unique blend of working collaboratively within our Carlsbad office and the flexibility of remote work.

As Sr. Financial Analyst, Customer Acquisition, you will be instrumental in driving the success of Viasat's consumer broadband business by leading performance analysis, forecasting customer acquisition activity and costs (sales & marketing). This highly visible role requires strong analytical and communication skills as you collaborate with management to develop and deliver key financial insights and support strategic decision-making across sales, marketing, and new business initiatives.

• Forecast sales & marketing expenditures, including advertising and commissions to support the business unit's projected revenue from Internet service plans and other product offerings.
• Effectively communicate weekly/monthly/quarterly customer acquisition goals and performance; evaluate and recommend strategies for improvement when needed.
• Engage with and hold accountable internal teams supporting revenue and sales and marketing activities.
• Report sales & marketing actual results versus forecast, plan, and prior year on monthly / quarterly / annual basis with improved variance analysis and appropriate thoughtful commentary and narrative illustrating key points and drivers.
• Identify, coordinate and complete ad hoc analysis projects as needed.

• 4+ years progressive experience in forecasting, financial management or related positions.
• BA/BS, preferably in quantitative field such as finance, accounting, data science, statistics or mathematics.
• Ability to assemble and analyze data from multiple sources, deduce pertinent facts, draw logical conclusions and present recommendations to business unit management.
• Experience developing and communicating executive-level presentations in PowerPoint.
• Advanced Excel and database skills, with experience in building complex models and working with large data sets in Excel/Alteryx/Tableau/etc.
• Flexibility to handle ambiguity and to adapt to changes in priorities.
• Natural curiosity and dedication to challenge the status quo.
• Diligent, highly accurate and pays meticulous attention to detail; strong quantitative skills.
• Strong discernment with the ability to think creatively and strategically.

• MBA or other advanced degree or certifications (CPA, CFA, etc.).
• Experience working with financial and forecast/budget software applications (Hyperion Planning/Essbase).

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.