Senior Financial Analyst

Summary

Join FreeWill, an award-winning social-good startup, as a Senior Financial Analyst! This full-time, contract position, based remotely in Brazil, offers a chance to contribute to the financial strategy of a rapidly growing company. You will play a critical role in financial planning and forecasting, management reporting and analysis, and strategic business partnering. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent collaboration abilities. This role provides opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment. Note that this is a contract position and is not eligible for benefits. The base salary is $40,000 USD.

Requirements

• Background in: Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related area
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience with financial software and ERP systems like QuickBooks
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
• Interpersonal Skills: Highly independent and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Language Proficiency: Written and verbal fluency in English is required

Responsibilities

• Assist with budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives in collaboration with department heads
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop accurate forecasts and monitor performance against budgets
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of potential business decisions
• Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives and business planning
• Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management and stakeholders
• Analyze financial results to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Present financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership to inform strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial guidance on initiatives, product launches, and market expansions
• Participate in the development of pricing strategies and assess their financial implications
• Identify opportunities to streamline FP&A processes and implement best practices
• Enhance financial systems and tools to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and internal financial policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is a plus
• Having accounting experience is a plus...e.g., CFA, CPA)
• Having SaaS and start-up experience is preferred