Canonical · 1 month ago
Financial Analyst
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid LevelCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. The Financial Analyst will be a core member of the FP&A Team, responsible for financial modeling, forecasting, and driving business alignment through data analysis.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Previous experience in an analytically focused finance or business role
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field
Experience with Business Intelligence reporting, CRM and ERP systems
Experience with Budgeting and Planning Software, or Data Visualization tools
Benefits
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
Company
Canonical
We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company.
Founded in 2004
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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