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Description
- As a Financial Analyst, you'll be a core member of the FP&A Team and wider finance team.
- You will play a key part in our monthly business reviews, quarterly forecasting, and annual planning, and continuously drive cross-functional business alignment. Our ideal candidate is a highly analytical independent thinker, who has a desire to learn how to leverage business judgment, driven by data, to advise on critical financial, commercial, and strategic decisions.
What Your Day Will Look Like
- Generate insights into business operations by analyzing unit economics, drivers of variance, and other KPIs
- Support quarterly and annual financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and monthly budget reviews
- Provide analysis of commercial initiatives that have a strategic or financial impact on the business
- Create objective analyses and processes for a fast-growing tech company to scale efficiently and make data-driven decisions
- Support multi-functional change projects designed to enhance systems, processes, and data accuracy
- Partner with and communicate business progress to key stakeholders against financial and strategic targets
What We Are Looking For In You
- An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
- Drive and a track record of going above and beyond expectations
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Curiosity and willingness to work on a wide range of projects
- Proficiency in spreadsheets and financial modeling
- Understanding of core accounting principles
- Professional written and spoken English
- Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
- Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
- Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, or related field
- Previous experience in an analytically focused finance or business role
- Experience with Business Intelligence reporting, CRM and ERP systems