Senior FP&A Analyst

Summary

Join Thinkific, a leading software platform revolutionizing online learning and earning, as a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst. You will provide crucial financial reports and insights, build models, interpret data, and communicate findings to the business. This role involves partnering with business leaders, developing financial models, delivering key financial reports, leading budgeting and forecasting cycles, and analyzing data to identify trends and guide resource allocation. You will also mentor junior analysts and enhance team workflows. Thinkific offers a competitive compensation package, flexible work arrangements, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Has at least 5 years of experience in an FP&A or similar role
• Holds a professional designation (CPA, CFA, CBV) or an MBA
• Has experience working in the tech industry with strong knowledge of key SaaS metrics
• Is able to work both autonomously and in a team environment
• Is curious and passionate about understanding the drivers behind the numbers
• Has the capacity to learn quickly and execute confidently in a rapidly changing, fast-paced environment
• Can naturally communicate complex financial concepts in a way that their audience can easily understand
• Has confidence with technical accounting knowledge of financial statements
• Knows how to be resourceful in finding solutions to problems and overcoming barriers
• Loves to learn and grow. You’ve found (and keep looking for) ways to level up their skills in this field, whether that’s through formal education, gaining professional experience, or maybe even building their own business

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to align financial plans with strategic goals, providing insights, identifying risks and opportunities, and recommending actions
• Develop, maintain, and improve financial models to forecast performance, evaluate ROI, and support decision-making across the company
• Own and deliver key financial reports, ensuring they are accurate, timely, and useful for executives, Board members, and other stakeholders
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and planning cycles for specific business areas, working cross-functionally to keep them accurate and up to date with input from partners
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, drive efficiency, and guide resource allocation
• Communicate financial insights clearly and persuasively, tailoring messages to different audiences and helping shape strategic decisions
• Mentor junior analysts and enhance team workflows, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• A track record of creating management-level financial performance reports and experience with systems outside of Excel to help build financial models
• A passion for data, models, forecasting, and finding out the "why", including experience working with a data warehouse
• Experience with Workday and Workday Adaptive
• SQL and Looker

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package including base salary, equity, team-wide bonuses, and an Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Flexible Paid Time Off to maintain mental and physical health. Our team is encouraged to take a minimum 4 weeks of vacation, plus Thinker Holidays (extended long weekends in the summer) and time off for the December holiday season
• Health Benefits and Wellness: Comprehensive benefits starting on Day 1 include health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family, $3,000 for mental health care, a short-term health plan, and an additional health or personal spending account. Plus, family friendly benefits include generous parental leave top-ups for up to 32 weeks, as well as fertility coverage and personalized return to work options
• Flexible Work . Choose to work from home from anywhere in Canada, at our Vancouver HQ, a co-working space, or anywhere there’s wifi for a change of scenery
• Learning & Growth. An annual $1500 USD Learn and Grow fund for conferences, seminars, or courses, plus training, mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities
• A home office setup so you’re ready to succeed with a company-owned Macbook Pro and a budget to order a desk, chair, or any accessories to help you work comfortably and productively
• $50 CAD per month to treat yourself with snacks, lunch, or groceries to cook at home