Senior Financial Analyst

About us

At Auctane, we are united by a passion to help sellers - wherever they are, however they operate - fulfill the promises they make to consumers. The Auctane mission is to fuel commerce through exceptional delivery. We make it possible for businesses to meet the ever rising expectations of their customers, and we make the world smaller and more accessible to consumers everywhere. Auctane brands enable hundreds of thousands of merchants to annually deliver billions of products - over $200 billion worth - to customers around the globe. And Auctane is just getting started.

Auctane is a team of shipping and software experts with a passion for helping merchants move their ideas, dreams and innovations around the globe. The Auctane family includes ShipStation, Stamps.com, ShipEngine, Endicia, Metapack, GlobalPost, Packlink, and Return Rabbit. Our partners include Amazon, UPS, USPS, eBay, BigCommerce, Shopify, WooCommerce, and Walmart.

Our values

Win as One. Delight Customers. Deliver Great Outcomes.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst in Corporate FP&A to help produce consolidated financial budgets and forecasts, perform variance analysis, analyze and track KPIs, and conduct other ad-hoc analysis to support the business. In conjunction with other Corporate FP&A team members, this position is also responsible for developing and implementing a monthly forecast process, the annual budget process and consolidation and preparation of executive management and board presentations. A collaborative team player with proactive communication and attention to detail are key requirements for this position.

This position is hybrid (3 days per week in office) and is located in Austin, Texas.

About the team

Auctane's Finance team is responsible for driving key strategic initiatives, generating insights into business performance, and leading financial decisions across the Company. We partner with Senior Management and business unit leaders by providing effective decision-making support to drive long-term business performance.

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support management in effectively understanding and managing the performance of the business. This role will help provide strategic and tactical support to facilitate management reporting, assist the budgeting / forecasting process, and communicate targets as well as develop drivers-based financial models. A collaborative team player with proactive communication and attention to detail are key requirements for this position.

What will you be doing?

• Developing consistent and accurate reporting and improving consolidated reporting processes
• Build and maintain financial models for budgeting and forecasting purposes
• Ability to think both strategically and tactically about business problems while helping craft the story around the business
• Review and validate financial data to ensure accuracy and consistency across reports
• Create ad-hoc financial models and analysis to support specific project or initiatives
• Continuously evaluate and improve financial models to enhance their accuracy and usefulness
• Interfacing with Finance & Accounting team members with timely and accurate reporting from financial systems
• Driving accurate and timely month-end close reporting and supporting the close process
• Helping implement a monthly forecasting process, annual budget process and planning tool for the company
• Subject matter expert on the reporting/planning tool
• Partner with rest of Finance team on forecast expectations and understanding variances
• Ad-hoc reporting to support management and board related questions

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Three to five years of work experience as a Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst or similar role, preferably in a corporate finance or investment banking environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and advanced formulas
• Experience working with Google Suite, including Slides, Docs, and Sheets
• Self-motivated, mission-driven, team player, that embraces problem-solving and enthusiastic to learn and grow
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex financial ideas and analysis to non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively with people at all levels of the organization and drive actionable recommendations
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and identify innovative solutions to complex problems while exercising sound judgment in ambiguous situations
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness in all work
• Experience working with large datasets and financial systems such as Anaplan

What will make you stand out?

• Relevant professional certification or degree, such as CPA, CFA, or MBA
• Interest in e-Commerce

The Tech

• Expertise in MS Excel (creating financial models, working with large sets of data, pivot tables, and using advanced formulas).
• Google Suite (Slides, Docs, and Sheets)

What do we offer?

• We are a hybrid company. All team members at Auctane in Austin come into the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• Take the reins of your time off with our Flex Time Off policy - because work-life balance should always be in your hands!
• We offer 12 paid holidays for all of our US employees!
• 401k employer matching program - because your future deserves a friendly boost!
• We conduct annual merit reviews to recognize and reward your hard work and achievements.
• Company events, we work hard, play hard! We do our best every day, even at our regular team-building events.
• Attractive office space in the heart of central Austin, Texas (free drinks, snacks...).
• Indulge in weekly catered lunches at our office - a delicious perk to fuel your work.
• Health and Wellness: The well-being of our team is super important to us. Choose from different options that include medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Fitness center in the office with Tonal Mirrors, Pelotons, free weights, etc.
• Employee Assistance Program. We offer up to 8 free mental health sessions.
• We offer gym discounts to help you stay fit and healthy!
• We offer education reimbursement to all employees, ensuring that you can pursue your educational goals while excelling in your career with us. Invest in your future and let us support your growth every step of the way.
• Employee Referral Program! We reward employees helping us find top talent!
• An inclusive, casual and upbeat work environment. The personality and opinions of each of our team members are important and valid; we aim to offer all employees a safe environment where they can be themselves and thrive.

Additional Position Duties: (The following is a list of what all employees, except those with medical accommodation, may be regularly required to do.)

• Sit for prolonged periods of time
• Utilize wrist and hands for a prolonged period of time
• Walk short distances
• Stand for short periods
• Speaking and conversing with others
• Lift up to 25lbs without assistance up to chest height

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