FinOps Analyst

About the Job

We are looking for a FinOps Analyst to provide accurate and data-based information on the company and its competitors. You will research and analyse financial information to help the company make well-informed decisions, prepare reports and monitor financial movements.

This is a rare opportunity to join an organisation that is currently going through an inspiring growth phase, as we continuously deliver year-on-year.

As our FinOps Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Performing financial reporting, forecasting and operational metrics tracking
• Calculating or reconciling fees and other deductions charged to customers
• Reconciling merchants’ and providers’ balances and ensuring the safeguarding of funds wherever required
• Working closely with the Operations team for the movement and settlement of funds
• Creating and maintaining pricing models and coordinating with the Sales team for any updates
• Reporting on financial performance and preparing for regular leadership reviews
• Analysing past results, performing variance analysis, identifying trends and making recommendations for improvements
• Working with the Accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Identifying and assisting in process improvements, including the creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, tools and Excel dashboards
• Increasing productivity by developing automated reporting/forecasting tools
• Performing market research, data mining, business intelligence, and valuation

You will be a good fit if you:

• Are aligned with our values of Belief, Positivity, Accountability & Ownership, Speed and Execution
• Have a Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or a Membership in a Professional Accounting body, with strong analytical and data-gathering skills
• Have 4-5 years of business finance or other relevant experience, preferably with a Financial Institution or within the Payments industry
• Experience in managing FinOps for Merchants and segregated fund accounts
• Are well-versed with Excel formulas and functions and are familiar with data query/data management tools (Access, SQL, Business Objects)
• Have strong interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills
• Are comfortable dealing with ambiguity and are able to work independently
• Can interact with executive-level management