Lightspeed is seeking a full-time Financial Analyst to join our Finance team, as part of our Revenue and Corporate reporting team. As a key member in identifying our financial strategies, you will be challenged to locate, interpret, and communicate risks and opportunities in our financial reports and appropriately forecast. The ideal candidate is one who is fascinated by modelling software business financials and discovering the trends that position Lightspeed as the leading market competitor.

What you’ll be responsible for:

Conduct internal facing forecasting conversations with various business unit leaders and leverage these insights to enhance business forecasts Interpret large amounts of financial data that provide insight to the business through scalable and repeatable reports Perform budget to actual analysis for global revenue performance and other financial metrics Conduct and support financial reporting deliverables such as Month End/Quarter End Reports and Board Deck material. Deep dive on areas of the business that signal risk or opportunity through your financial findings Collaborate with other members of the team on various projects to ensure good quality data being used.

What you’ll be bringing to the team:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics or any other related fields 1-3 years experience in a Financial Analyst, Business Analyst or Statistician role Advanced MS-Excel knowledge Experience with Financial Statements

Even better if you have, but not necessary:

Experience working with Salesforce and Looker Financial exposure in a SaaS environment  Ability to multitask and to work in a fast-paced office environment Experience working within a FinTech environment Knowledge of BigQuery  Interest in technology
 

Who you are:

Ability to multitask and work under pressure with tight deadlines Willingness to learn new data systems. Ability to take directions and to communicate issues. Ability to work independently Great attention to detail and accuracy with data You are self-motivated and detail-oriented Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and embrace rapidly changing environment with the ability to manage well through ambiguity and complexity Strong analytical skills and organizational skills

What’s in it for you:

Join a growing team and help us move to the next level Amazing benefits & perks, including equity for all Lightspeeders Constant development of both your skill-set and business acumen with limitless growth opportunities Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture Innovation time to explore and learn at work Shaping the company by joining cultural & technical committees Tons of growth opportunities into technical or people management roles Opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth company Opportunity to learn, expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family, a true Canadian tech success story

….  And enjoy a range of benefits that will keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry.

 

Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners). Flexible paid time off and remote work policies. Health insurance. Contributions to your pension plan - RRSP. Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year. Paid leave and assistance for new parents. Mental health online platform and counseling & coaching services. Training opportunities to grow your skills and career Volunteer day. Fully stacked kitchen (hot and cold beverages, meals served)  Happy hours to build your relationships with colleagues after work