Senior Lead - Financial Planning & Analysis at Lightspeed Commerce

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Technology, CommerceIndustries

Requirements

5+ years in progressive financial analysis experience
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance
Expert knowledge in Excel
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with financial modeling
Proven track record in business partner or corporate FP&A role
Highly detail oriented and organized
Strong and effective verbal and written communication to interact with all levels of management
Demonstrated success working in a deadline driven and multi-task, fast-paced environment
Ability to multitask and work quickly while being able to adapt to a rapidly evolving environment
Fluency in English as a working language

Responsibilities

Establish solid business partnerships with leaders across the business
Prepare presentations and present to the Senior Management team
Prepare, improve and streamline the budgeting, forecasting and long term planning process
Perform deep analysis and scorecard against budget/forecast monthly and quarterly
Responsible for the delivery of accurate and timely month-end variance and management reporting
Provide analytical support and financial guidance to help with various business decisions, including developing new analyses and improving reports and metrics to better support senior leadership’s decision-making process
Work on ad hoc projects as assigned, such as assessment of new business activities or change of process
Assist with special requests from the executive team
Contributing as part of the wider team to achieve organizational objectives even if this means doing things that aren’t strictly within the scope of your role

Skills

Financial Planning

FP&A

Financial Modeling

Excel

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Management Reporting

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Business Partnering

Presentations

Lightspeed Commerce

Provides software solutions for retailers and restaurateurs

About Lightspeed Commerce

Lightspeed Commerce provides software solutions designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses in the retail and restaurant sectors. Their main products include point-of-sale systems, inventory management tools, and analytics features that help businesses operate more efficiently and engage with customers effectively. These tools work together to streamline operations, allowing businesses to manage sales, track inventory, and analyze performance data all in one place. Unlike many competitors, Lightspeed focuses on a subscription model for its services, which includes ongoing support and updates, as well as transaction fees for payment processing. The company's goal is to enhance global commerce by empowering SMBs with the technology they need to thrive in a competitive marketplace.

Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

$2.1MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Leave

Extended Healthcare Benefits

Mental Health Support

Lightspeed Equity Scheme

Health & Wellness Credit

Volunteer Day

Risks

Increased competition from SpotOn in the restaurant POS market.

Adyen's Tap to Pay on iPhone poses a threat to Lightspeed's payment solutions.

Candis's financial management solutions could attract Lightspeed's target market.

Differentiation

Lightspeed offers a unified platform for both retail and hospitality businesses.

The company integrates online and offline sales channels for seamless operations.

Lightspeed's subscription model provides consistent revenue through software and transaction fees.

Upsides

Growing demand for unified commerce platforms aligns with Lightspeed's offerings.

Rise of contactless payments presents expansion opportunities for Lightspeed's payment solutions.

Subscription-based models are trending, benefiting Lightspeed's recurring revenue strategy.

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