Financial Analyst

The role of a Financial Analyst at Canonical As a Financial Analyst, you'll be a core member of the FP&A Team and wider finance team. You will play a key part in our monthly business reviews, quarterly forecasting, annual planning, financial modeling, and continuously drive cross-functional business alignment. Our ideal candidate is a highly analytical independent thinker, who has a desire to learn how to leverage business judgment, driven by data, to advise on critical financial, commercial and strategic decisions. Location: This is a remote role in EMEA or Americas time zones. Key Responsibilities Generate insights into business operations by analyzing unit economics, drivers of variance, and other KPIs Support quarterly and annual financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and monthly budget reviews Provide analysis of commercial initiatives that have a strategic or financial impact on the business Create objective analyses and processes for a fast-growing tech company to scale efficiently and make data-driven decisions Support multi-functional change projects designed to enhance systems, processes, and data accuracy Partner with and communicate business progress to key stakeholders against financial and strategic targets Valued skills and experience An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities Excellent presentation and communication skills Curiosity and willingness to work on a wide range of projects Proficiency in spreadsheets and financial modeling Understanding of core accounting principles Professional written and spoken English Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation Excellent communication and presentation skills Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long Previous experience in an analytically focused finance or business role Additional skills that you might also bring Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field Experience with Busine ss Intelligence reporting, CRM and ERP systems Experience with Budgeting and Planning Software, or Data Visualization tools What we offer you We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide.