Wave

Business Planning Financial Analyst

Wave$70K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of business planning, financial analysis or related experience
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation capabilities
  • Prioritize and organize effectively
  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of management
  • Proficiency with software applications such as Word and Excel

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review reports and analyses to support financial objectives
  • Perform data trend analysis on operational budgets to help the team achieve key performance indicators
  • Understand and apply financial models to forecast business results
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through detailed analysis
  • Create and update operating expense forecasts
  • Coordinate variance analysis and reporting for operating expenses
  • Review financial statements monthly to recognize trends

Benefits

  • Comprehensive pay and benefits package supporting employee well-being
  • Opportunity for hybrid work schedule with flexible remote work options
  • Career development opportunities with a focus on employee contributions to success
Full Job Description
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Curious about how financial insights can drive business decisions? Spectrum is seeking a Business Planning Analyst to coordinate and monitor forecasts, budgets, and analyze operating expenses to develop actionable financial plans. Your expertise will help shape present and future performance, ensuring operational goals are met and resources are maximized for lasting impact.

This position is in an office environment with a hybrid work schedule. Eligible employees can work from home up to one day each week.

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Prepare and review reports and analyses to support financial objectives
  • Perform data trend analysis on operational budgets to help the team achieve key performance indicators
  • Understand and apply financial models to forecast business result
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities through detailed analysis
  • Create and update operating expense forecasts
  • Coordinate variance analysis and reporting for operating expenses
  • Review financial statements monthly to recognize trends


What You'll Bring to Spectrum

Required Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience

Experience
  • 2+ years of business planning, financial analysis or related experience

Skills & Abilities
  • Prioritize and organize effectively
  • Work both independently and collaboratively within a team
  • Handle multiple projects and priorities efficiently
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation capabilities
  • Quickly identify business challenges and opportunities
  • Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of management
  • Proficiency with software applications such as Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

Skills & Abilities
  • Strong financial modeling and data analytical skills
  • Learn Oracle Hyperion and SAP software

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Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

About Wave

Wave is a Canadian financial services company that provides accounting, invoicing, and payment processing software for small businesses. The company was founded in 2010 by Kirk Simpson and James Lochrie. Wave's software is used by over 4 million small businesses around the world. In 2019, the company was acquired by H&R Block for $405 million. Wave is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
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200 employees
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Founded
2011

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