Financial Analyst

We are hiring a Financial Analyst to play a key part in our monthly business reviews, quarterly forecasting, annual planning, and financial modeling. You’ll be a core member of the FP&A team within the wider finance team, and you will learn how to leverage business judgment, driven by data, to advise on critical financial, commercial and strategic decisions.
Location: Americas (fully remote)
What you’ll do
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 analyses 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.
Previous experience in an analytically focused finance or business role.
Proficiency in spreadsheets and financial modeling.
Understanding of core accounting principles.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Curiosity and willingness to work on a wide range of projects.
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
Professional written and spoken English with excellent presentation skills.
Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long.
Nice-to-have skills
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.
How we work
We look for a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations to achieve outstanding results, backed by self-motivation and drive. Our team members deliver their work precisely, with correctness and clarity. Reliability is at our core, where colleagues deliver high quality work that builds trust and confidence. We make ourselves accessible, collaborating to build products and systems that are usable. Finally we are adroit, blending enthusiasm, knowledge, adaptability, style and character.
What we offer colleagues
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment, with bi-annual team travel to connect in person
Priority Pass for travel
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Bi-annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open-source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination, and regardless of your identity we will give your application fair consideration.

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