Accounting co - op student preparing financial reports and compilation engagements for BDO, a Canadian accounting and advisory firm. Building client - service, assurance, and CPA - track expertise.
About the role
- Senior Financial Analyst at Lightspeed enhancing cash flow forecasting and reporting. Collaborating with finance teams to improve efficiency and visibility into financial performance.
Responsibilities
- Preparing the company’s cash flow forecast on a quarterly basis
- Applying strong analytical thinking and professional judgment to assess whether cash flow forecasts and results are reasonable, investigating variances and identifying underlying drivers
- Collaborating closely with FP&A to develop and maintain the cash flow budget and ensure alignment with financial planning assumptions
- Reconciling cash flow forecasts to actual results and providing clear variance analysis and insightful commentary to management
- Preparing cash flow reporting analysis to leadership and the Board as required
- Acting as the primary liaison between Accounting, FP&A, Treasury and other Finance stakeholders on matters related to cash flow forecasting and analysis
- Working closely with Treasury to monitor cash movements and improve visibility into the company’s cash position
- Leading the redesign and continuous improvement of the company’s cash flow forecasting framework and supporting models
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, systems improvements and scalable processes
- Contributing to the implementation and development of financial models within Pigment, developing a strong understanding of how key business drivers are structured and analyzed as part of the company’s financial planning systems transformation
- Building new analysis and tools to better understand key cash flow drivers and improve visibility into actual financial performance
- Supporting the broader Finance team on other projects:
- Month-end/Quarter-end related tasks
- Process improvement initiatives, and ad-hoc projects as required
Requirements
- 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial analysis, or FP&A
- CPA or in process of obtaining a CPA designation
- B.Comm in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of financial statements and the drivers of cash flow, including working capital and balance sheet movements
- Experience with financial planning systems (e.g., Pigment, Adaptive) and accounting systems (e.g.,Netsuite)
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills.
- Strong problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently
- Sense of collaboration and teamwork.
- Fluency in English required for this position.
Benefits
- Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners)
- Flexible paid time off policy
- Extended Healthcare benefits
- Health and wellness benefit
- Paid leave and assistance for new parents
- Mental health online platform and counseling & coaching services
- Volunteer day
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