Financial Analyst
Canonical
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Job Description
About the Financial Analyst Role
The Financial Analyst at Canonical is a core member of our FP&A and wider finance team. You will drive monthly business reviews, quarterly forecasting, annual planning, financial modeling, and cross-functional business alignment.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze unit economics, variance drivers, and KPIs.
- Support quarterly and annual financial planning and reporting.
- Provide analysis of commercial initiatives with strategic impact.
- Create objective analyses and scale processes for efficient growth.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to meet financial and strategic targets.
Valued Skills And Experience
- Strong academic background and above-and-beyond drive.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, presentation, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in spreadsheets, financial modeling, and fundamental accounting principles.
- Experience in a finance or analytically focused business role.
- Ability and willingness to travel twice a year.
Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field.
- Experience with BI reporting, CRM/ERP systems, budgeting software, or data visualization tools.
What We Offer You
Canonical offers competitive compensation globally with performance-driven bonuses, comprehensive benefits including personal learning budgets, annual compensation reviews, holiday leave, parental leave, wellness programs, and opportunities for travel. Work in a distributed environment with in-person team sprints twice a year.
About Canonical
Canonical is a leading tech company fostering a remote-first work environment and pioneering the global open source movement. The company publishes Ubuntu and supports key technological advancements in AI, IoT, and cloud computing.
Key skills/competency
- Financial Modeling
- Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Data Analysis
- Variance Analysis
- Business Intelligence
- Strategic Planning
- Communication
- Presentation Skills
- Accounting Principles
How to Get Hired at Canonical
- Customize your resume: Highlight financial modeling and forecasting experience.
- Showcase analytical skills: Use quantifiable success metrics.
- Research Canonical: Understand their open source culture and products.
- Prepare for interviews: Focus on problem-solving and scenario analyses.
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