Finance Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis at Meta in Menlo Park, California

Job Description:

The FP&A team manages Meta's entire budget of revenue and expenses, overseeing our investments in headcount, operating expenses, and capital investments etc. We focus on using our unique view into 'the numbers' to see trends and opportunities that are developing within Meta and within related industries. As Meta continues to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence, our data centers are at the forefront of this revolution. The FP&A team plays a critical role in fueling this growth by managing the financial planning and analysis for our Network Infrastructure Hardware investments. We're not just talking about numbers - we're talking about building the backbone of the future.In this high-stakes environment, we need a Finance Associate who can help us navigate the complexities of hyper- scaling our data center infrastructure. As part of our team, you'll be responsible for budgeting, tracking, reporting, and analyzing investments in capital expenditures and operating expenses for our Network Infrastructure organization. You'll work closely with leaders across multiple functional teams and business partners to drive financially sound outcomes and create long-term sustainable economic value for the company.As a key contributor to our growing Finance organization, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of Meta's AI capabilities. If you're ready to take on the challenge of a lifetime and join the frontlines of the AI capacity revolution, we want to hear from you.

Finance Associate, Financial Planning & Analysis Responsibilities:

• Create sustainable, trusting partnerships across multiple stakeholders with a focus on the full ownership across financial portfolio including Operating Expenses, Depreciation, Research & Development, Inventory, and Capital Expenditures of several billion dollars


• Manage all FP&A activities for the business including budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning


• Provide insights to business partners through standardized reporting & dashboards, variance analysis, scenario-based modeling and portfolio planning


• Develop tools to automate and streamline reporting, and create financial KPIs/metrics that help business partners and finance leaders make smart fiduciary decisions


• Own ad hoc strategic and operational projects as required, and drive process and system improvements by partnering with cross functional owners


• Develop and enforce best practices and policies to manage the company's Networking Infrastructure


• Understand, impact, and influence business investment decisions through detailed financial analysis


• Financial close, , tracking actuals and variance, developing forecasts, and drafting easily understandable narratives around financial data

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in hardware finance, business operations, or strategy consulting


• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business or related field


• Experience in applicable accounting concepts and financial planning, including Capex and Opex


• Data visualization and dashboarding


• Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs/Sheets/Slides, SQL, Tableau working and problem solving independently, organizing workload and priorities, and completing tasks on time


• Interest in networking technology, digital infrastructure and data center hyperscaling


• Demonstrated experience in communication and business partnering

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in managing financial close, forecasting, budgeting processes


• Experience in establishing relationships with cross-functional stakeholders in finance, accounting, legal, engineering and supply chain


• Hyperion Essbase, Oracle Financials, SQL


• Understanding of digital infrastructure, hardware and supply chain


• Experience in navigating through ambiguity and unstructured problems

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.



Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.


$92,000/year to $135,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits


Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta. Apply Now