Financial Analyst

Credit Sesame

$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, accounting, or a related analytical discipline.
  • Strong business acumen to translate data into narrative insights.
  • Solid understanding of GAAP principles and financial reporting standards.
  • High attention to detail with capability to manage multiple deliverables.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (complex formulas, financial modeling).
  • Strong SQL skills; expertise is a plus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and improve core financial models for forecasting.
  • Perform variance analysis to identify trends and risks.
  • Track and report key performance metrics (KPIs).
  • Conduct ad-hoc financial modeling and scenario planning.
  • Prepare financial reports for leadership and board meetings.
  • Collaborate with accounting teams for month-end close accuracy.
  • Support cross-functional teams with analytical insights.

Benefits

  • Equity in a pre-IPO company backed by top VCs.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Monthly home office stipend.
  • Professional development program for growth.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • 10 paid holidays and 6 additional wellness days.
  • Culture emphasizing emotional intelligence and total wellness.
Full Job Description
Credit Sesame is looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support our growing business. In this role, you will be a core contributor to our daily financial modeling, forecasting, variance tracking, and business unit analysis. Working closely with senior finance team members and department heads, you will build robust models, prepare performance reporting, and dig into operational data to ensure management has the accurate, timely analysis needed to make sound decisions.

You'll...
  • Maintain, update, and improve core financial models (income statement, cash flow, and balance sheet) to support accurate forecasting.
  • Perform detailed variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast), identifying trends, risks, and mitigation strategies.
  • Track and report key performance metrics (KPIs) across the company.
  • Perform ad-hoc financial modeling and scenario planning.
  • Prepare financial slide decks and reporting packages for executive leadership, board meetings, and department leaders.
  • Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure accurate month-end close entries and financial statement alignment.
  • Work collaboratively across functions to provide analytical support and inform core business strategy

You're a great fit because...
  • You have 3+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, accounting, or a related analytical discipline.
  • You have strong business acumen and capability to translate financial data into clear narrative insights.
  • You possess a solid understanding of GAAP principles, general ledger structures, and financial reporting standards.
  • You bring high attention to detail with proven ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
  • You possess advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (complex formulas, financial modeling, dynamic dashboards, pivot tables).
  • You have strong SQL skills; expertise is a plus.
  • You have experience with the fintech tech stack, ideally including NetSuite, FloQast, Carta, and modern BI tools.
  • You have a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field or similar experience.


You'll love it here because...
  • You'll have equity in a pre-IPO company backed by top VCs;
  • We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance;
  • We offer a monthly home office stipend;
  • We offer a professional development program to support your continued growth
  • We offer flexible paid time off;
  • We have 10 paid holidays and additional 6 Sesame Wellness days;
  • We prize EQ and empathy, and have a culture that emphasizes total wellness, including work-life harmony.

This post is for an existing vacancy.

At Credit Sesame, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. The estimated pay range for this role is CAD$75,000 - $95,000 with actual salary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Credit Sesame's equity plans.

We may use AI tools in parts of our hiring process such as application review. All hiring decisions are made by humans.

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