Senior Financial Analyst (Global Payroll)

Overview

A leading AI organization is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning and analysis functions. This role involves developing financial models, managing budgeting and forecasting processes, preparing reporting packages, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive business performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop dynamic financial models to evaluate business performance, including margins and operating expenses such as payroll and non-labor costs across Sales & Marketing, R&D, and General & Administrative teams.
• Assist in building and maintaining department-level budgets and company-wide forecasts, collaborating closely with business leaders to align financial plans with operational goals.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages, analyze variances between actuals, forecasts, and budgets, and work with functional teams to understand key drivers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Strategy, Business Operations, and Engineering to provide financial support and help drive performance improvements.
• Utilize financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Google Sheets/Excel) to ensure data accuracy, streamline processes, and enhance reporting efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field. Advanced credentials such as MBA, CFA, or CPA are a plus.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), with emphasis on global payroll, resource management, and month-end operations.
• Expert-level skills in Excel and Google Sheets for financial modeling; familiarity with ERP systems.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, capable of effectively engaging stakeholders at all levels, including both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven track record of delivering change, improving and streamlining processes, driving efficiency, and influencing stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments; experience in startups or scaleups is advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CFA, or CPA certification.
• Experience working in AI or technology sectors.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Mental health budget to support well-being.
• 100% parental leave top-up for up to 6 months.
• Weekly lunch stipend, in-office lunches, and snacks.
• Personal enrichment benefits covering arts, culture, fitness, well-being, quality time, and workspace improvements.
• Remote-flexible work arrangements with offices in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London, and Paris.
• Co-working stipend.
• Generous vacation policy offering 6 weeks (30 working days) of paid time off.

Location

Remote-flexible with offices located in Toronto, New York, San Francisco, London, and Paris.