Commercial Finance Manager at Planet

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Payments, Retail, Hospitality, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

Experienced in analysing country / division / product performance and identifying trends and seeing where best practices can be shared
A good communicator and adept at building relationships across teams, while exerting persistence and resourcefulness
Must be logical, self-motivated, proactive, with strong analytical skills and a high level of intellectual curiosity
Excellent time management skills, demonstrating high levels of accuracy, thoroughness and reliability whilst coping under pressure
Strong system and advanced excel skills. Experience with Corporate planning tools advantageous
Flexible and a genuine team player willing to go the extra mile to support others
Experienced in payments and/or fintech preferred

Responsibilities

Support the Vertical CFOs and their teams with regular reporting and business analysis, while helping to prepare materials used for C-suite and Board level reporting
Working to improve process and efficiencies across the commercial finance teams
Ingesting and maintaining complex data sets from various product systems to help the team drive commercial insights and support business planning
Build and maintain regular reporting and insights
Own the financial product P&L for Tax Free and support other products and Churn reporting
Own Adhoc analysis to drill into problem areas as needed support where required
Build strong relationships across various teams and develop a solid understanding of the business dynamics across the different areas

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

P&L ManagementFinancial ReportingBusiness AnalysisData AnalysisTrend AnalysisAd-hoc AnalysisStakeholder ManagementProcess ImprovementChurn Reporting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement or location policy for this role?

Planet embraces a hybrid work model, requiring three days a week in the office.

What skills and experience are required for the Commercial Finance Manager role?

Candidates need experience analyzing country/division/product performance and identifying trends, strong analytical and advanced Excel skills, excellent communication for building relationships, and time management under pressure. Experience in payments or fintech is preferred, along with corporate planning tools.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Planet?

Planet values diversity as an equal opportunity employer, fosters a fast-paced technology environment, and emphasizes teamwork with flexible, proactive team players.

What makes a strong candidate for this Commercial Finance Manager position?

Strong candidates are logical, self-motivated, proactive with high intellectual curiosity, excellent communicators who build relationships, and experienced in financial analysis within payments or fintech.

Planet

High-resolution satellite imagery subscription service

About Planet

Planet captures high-resolution satellite images of the Earth using a fleet of small satellites called Doves. These satellites provide near-daily, detailed imagery across eight different bands, allowing clients to monitor environmental changes, manage resources, plan urban developments, and respond to disasters. The company operates on a subscription-based model, giving clients access to a vast library of images and data analytics tools. This approach ensures consistent revenue as clients require ongoing updates. Planet differentiates itself by offering customized solutions and educational resources through Planet School, helping users effectively utilize their platform. The goal of Planet is to be a leader in the geospatial intelligence market, providing valuable insights through frequent and detailed Earth observation.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2010Year Founded

$617.1MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, AerospaceIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees