Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst As a Financial Analyst, you will 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. We are looking for a highly analytical independent thinker who is data‑driven and capable of providing strategic financial advice to guide critical decisions. Location This remote role is available to candidates in EMEA or the Americas time zones. Key Responsibilities Generate insights into business operations by analyzing unit economics, variance drivers, 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 that help a fast‑growing tech company 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 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. 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 a related field. Experience with Business 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. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance‑driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits that reflect our values and ideals and balance our programs to meet local needs while ensuring fairness globally. Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year. Annual compensation review. Recognition rewards. Annual holiday leave. Maternity and paternity leave. Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues. Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events. About 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 – 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 We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr