Financial Analyst, Supply Chain

As a Financial Analyst, Supply Chain at Lime, you will support financial planning and analysis processes, perform budget variances analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of growth initiatives. This role also involves partnering with accounting during month-end closes and designing finance processes to adapt to our fast-paced environment.

Candidates for the Financial Analyst, Supply Chain role at Lime should have at least 2 years of experience in corporate finance or financial planning and possess strong analytical skills. A BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required, along with familiarity with financial systems such as Anaplan, Netsuite, and Tableau being a plus.

The Financial Analyst, Supply Chain plays a pivotal role at Lime by helping business leaders prioritize competing interests and effectively allocate investments. By supporting FP&A processes and providing insightful financial data, you will help facilitate decisions that propel Lime's growth while maintaining our bottom line.

For success in the Financial Analyst, Supply Chain role at Lime, you’ll need excellent analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills. The ability to drive collaborative discussions across departments and adaptability in a dynamic environment are also crucial for making an impact.

The work environment for a Financial Analyst, Supply Chain at Lime is fast-paced and dynamic, emphasizing collaboration and creativity. We foster an inclusive culture and empower our team members to experiment and innovate, contributing to both personal and company-wide growth.

In answering this question, focus on your past experiences with FP&A processes, detailing specific examples where you contributed to budgeting, forecasting, or variance analysis. Highlight how your analytical insights helped steer financial decision-making in your previous roles.

When addressing this question, emphasize your problem-solving skills. Explain your approach of evaluating the potential return on investment for competing priorities and how you effectively communicate and collaborate with different stakeholders to reach a consensus.

Be specific about your experience with tools like Anaplan, Netsuite, or Tableau. Illustrate how you have utilized these systems to enhance reporting processes, drive analytical insights, or improve budget management, showcasing your technical capabilities in the financial domain.

Discuss your attention to detail and systematic approach to verify data accuracy. Mention the importance of cross-referencing information, collaborating with accounting teams, and establishing checks within your analysis to ensure high-quality financial reporting.

Share a specific example that outlines the situation, your analysis, and the actionable steps you recommended. Highlight how your initiative led to measurable improvements, and if possible, quantify the impact of your recommendations on the business.

Explain the steps you take in conducting variance analysis, including comparing actual results to budgeted figures, identifying reasons for discrepancies, and collaborating with relevant teams to address any issues. Emphasize how this contributes to informed decision-making.

Highlight your flexibility and responsiveness. Illustrate your process for prioritizing tasks, maintaining focus on key objectives, and your ability to communicate effectively with your team when facing new challenges or changes in strategies.

Talk about your collaborative approach in working cross-functionally with teams such as Logistics, Ops, and Accounting. Share examples of past collaborations that resulted in successful initiatives or improved financial outcomes, illustrating the importance of teamwork in this role.

Reflect on your passion for financial analysis and problem-solving. Discuss how you find satisfaction in using numbers and data to influence business decisions and contribute to the larger goals of the company, as well as your enthusiasm for the financial sector.

Choose an example that showcases your analytical abilities and problem-solving skills. Explain the complexities involved, the strategies you employed to tackle the challenges, and the successful outcomes that resulted from your efforts.