Canonical: Financial Analyst — Home Based - Americas

About Canonical

Canonical develops open-source software and operating systems for enterprise and technology users. Its Ubuntu platform is used in cloud computing, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering and connected-device environments. The employer describes a distributed working model with periodic in-person team meetings. Its vacancies therefore span both software delivery and the business functions that support it. Applicants should check the location, time-zone and travel conditions attached to the individual role rather than assume every position is available from any country.

The position and its setting

Canonical lists Financial Analyst in Home Based - Americas, under reference 4181031. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Operations
• Employer listing date: 12 August 2022

Responsibilities and work described

• As a Financial Analyst, you'll be a core member of the FP&A Team and wider finance team
• Play a key part in our monthly business reviews, quarterly forecasting, annual planning, financial modeling, 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
• Location: This is a remote role in Americas time zones
• 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
• Delivery: 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

Essential requirements and candidate background

• An academic track record from both high school and university
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Presentation and communication skills
• Curiosity and willingness to work on a wide range of projects
• Proficiency: spreadsheets and financial modeling
• Understanding: core accounting principles
• Professional written and spoken English
• Interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
• Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
• Communication and presentation skills
• Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
• Previous experience in an analytically focused finance or business role

Education and qualification routes

• Degree / qualification: Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Experience: Business Intelligence reporting, CRM and ERP systems
• Experience: Budgeting and Planning Software, or Data Visualization tools

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Advertised location: Home Based - Americas

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• 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 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 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

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Canonical

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Relevant skills

• AI
• accounting
• stakeholder management
• communication
• financial analysis