Financial analyst (London based) at Goodnotes

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

At least 5 years of FP&A experience, with a focus on commercial finance (experience in technology company is a definite advantage)
Proven ability to partner with business and product teams to make them more data-driven and drive changes
Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills (MUST)
Strong automation skills and experience with financial systems
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear and concise insights
A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Knowledge about FP&A tools and related AI to drive efficiencies (plus)

Responsibilities

Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Partner with product and business teams to understand their needs and provide financial insights that drive actionable, data-driven decisions
Maintain complex financial models to support business initiatives and evaluate performance
Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risks
Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management
Identify and implement improvements to existing financial processes and systems, with a focus on automation and efficiency
Support special projects and ad-hoc analysis as needed

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

BudgetingForecastingLong-range PlanningFinancial ModelingFinancial AnalysisKPIsDashboardsProcess AutomationData Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or office-based?

This is a London-based role.

What experience is required for this Financial Analyst position?

At least 5 years of FP&A experience with a focus on commercial finance is required, preferably in a technology company. A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is also needed.

What key skills are essential for success in this role?

Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills are a must, along with strong automation skills, experience with financial systems, and excellent communication and presentation skills to translate complex data into insights.

What are Goodnotes' company values?

Goodnotes' values include dreaming big, building great things, taking ownership, winning like a sports team, learning and growing fast, sharing passion, and being user obsessed.

What makes a strong candidate for this Financial Analyst role?

A strong candidate has proven ability to partner with business and product teams to drive data-driven changes, plus knowledge of FP&A tools and AI for efficiencies as a plus.