Senior Financial Analyst

As a Senior Financial Analyst at EightyX, your main responsibilities will include creating and updating robust financial models, conducting variance analysis, and managing cash flow forecasting. You will work closely with a portfolio of clients, providing invaluable insights that will help drive their eCommerce businesses forward. This position requires advanced proficiency in Excel and a solid understanding of North American accounting principles.

To apply for the Senior Financial Analyst role at EightyX, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and ideally hold a professional designation like CPA or a Master's degree. Additionally, having at least 5 years of experience in a financial analyst role is essential, along with a track record of building and interpreting complex financial models.

Senior Financial Analysts at EightyX are expected to work with various software tools including Shopify, Quickbooks Online, Xero, and Google Sheets, among others. Proficiency in these platforms allows for efficient financial reporting, and they are crucial in building actionable financial models that inform strategic decisions.

At EightyX, we believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance, especially for our Senior Financial Analysts. We encourage our employees to prioritize their personal lives by allowing flexible work hours, minimizing overtime, and promoting a culture where we respect personal commitments, including family events and well-being activities. You’ll find that we are committed to working smart while enjoying time outside of work.

EightyX offers substantial growth opportunities for Senior Financial Analysts, including the potential to move into higher roles such as Finance Manager or VP of Finance. We are a growing company, which means as you prove your skills and contribute to our success, your career path can advance significantly, paving the way for leadership roles in our finance department.

When answering this question, detail the specific financial modeling techniques you've used in previous positions, emphasizing your ability to build dynamic models from scratch. Mention any relevant software proficiency, such as Excel or other financial tools, and provide examples of how your models have been used to inform business decisions.

To prepare for this question, highlight any continuing education or professional development courses you engage in. Discuss relevant literature, webinars, or online resources that you utilize to ensure your knowledge of GAAP remains current, showcasing your commitment to staying informed and applying those principles effectively.

When discussing a challenging project, structure your response by focusing on the objective, your role, the obstacles encountered, and how you overcame them. Share specific insights into the analytical techniques you employed and discuss the outcomes that benefitted your previous employer.

Highlight your organizational skills and tools you use for task management. Focus on methodologies like Agile or project management software that help you prioritize based on deadlines and client needs. Sharing a specific example can illustrate how you tackled competing priorities effectively.

To answer this, outline your usual approach to variance analysis, including how you gather data, analyze discrepancies, and communicate findings to stakeholders. Provide examples of how your insights have led to actionable changes in previous roles, particularly how they impacted financial forecasts.

For this question, emphasize your ability to communicate complex information in an understandable way. Discuss the strategies you used to prepare for that presentation, such as simplifying key data points or using visualizations, and illustrate the positive feedback you received from your audience.

Detail your forecasting methodology, ensuring you cover the data you rely on, how you incorporate market research, and any models you use. Highlight your ability to adjust forecasts based on new information, ensuring accuracy in reporting and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.

Use this question to express your passion for financial analysis, whether it's problem-solving, working with numbers, or the strategic impact of your insights. Convey your enthusiasm for the role and how it aligns with your career aspirations, particularly in a fast-growing environment like EightyX.

Discuss your methodology for ensuring accurate financial reporting, including cross-checking figures, utilizing accounting software, and maintaining organized records. Share any specific systems or checks you implement to minimize errors and increase reliability in reporting.

For this question, outline your career aspirations while linking them back to the potential growth at EightyX. Express your desire for advancement towards roles like Finance Manager or VP Finance and emphasize your commitment to developing your skills in alignment with the company’s vision.