The role of a Financial Analyst II at Canonical As a Financial Analyst II, 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, 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.What your day will look like Generate insights into business operations by analyzing unit economics, drivers of variance, and other KPIsSupport quarterly and annual financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and monthly budget reviewsProvide analysis of commercial initiatives that have a strategic or financial impact on the businessCreate objective analyses and processes for a fast-growing tech company to scale efficiently and make data-driven decisionsSupport multi-functional change projects designed to enhance systems, processes, and data accuracyPartner with and communicate business progress to key stakeholders against financial and strategic targetsWhat we are looking for in you An exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityDrive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectationsStrong problem-solving and analytical abilitiesExcellent presentation and communication skillsCuriosity and willingness to work on a wide range of projectsProficiency in spreadsheets and financial modelingUnderstanding of core accounting principlesProfessional written and spoken EnglishExcellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountabilityPassion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivationExcellent communication and presentation skillsResult-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitmentsAbility to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks longPrevious experience in an analytically focused finance or business roleAdditional skills that you might also bring Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related fieldExperience with Business Intelligence reporting, CRM and ERP systemsExperience in implementation of Budgeting and Planning SoftwareWhat we offer you We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Canonical is an equal opportunity employer During this application process I agree to use only my own words. I understand that plagiarism, the use of AI or other generated content will disqualify my application. *Describe how you believe a Financial Analyst impacts decision making in a technology company. *How did you perform in mathematics at high school? *How did you perform in your native language at high school? *Please share your rationale or evidence for the high school performance selections above. Make reference to provincial, state or nation-wide scoring systems, rankings, or recognition awards, or to competitive or selective college entrance results such as SAT or ACT scores, JAMB, matriculation results, IB results etc. We recognise every system is different but we will ask you to justify your selections above. *What was your bachelor's university degree result, or expected result if you have not yet graduated? Please include the grading system to help us understand your result e.g. '85 out of 100', '2:1 (Grading system: first class, 2:1, 2:2, third class)' or 'GPA score of 3.8/4.0 (predicted)'. We have hired outstanding individuals who did not attend or complete university. If this describes you, please continue with your application and enter 'no degree'. *Universities around the world score degrees in different ways. Please indicate your result, or expected result if you are close to graduation, along with information about the grading system.In which country do you currently work? *Please select your current location from the dropdown.We expect all colleagues to meet in person 2-4 times a year, at internal company events lasting between 1-2 weeks. We try to pick new and interesting locations that will likely require international travel and entry requirement visas and vaccinations. 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