Senior Analyst, Commercial Finance

The Opportunity

Our Finance team is responsible for accelerating the growth of our business by identifying and implementing new opportunities and solutions. The Senior Analyst, Commercial Finance, Europe will function as a key member of the finance team and be responsible for providing decision support for all layers of the organization by preparing periodic financial statements, metrics reporting and ad hoc analysis. You will also be involved in identifying companywide strategic initiatives and execution to ensure success, monitoring company performance and participating in the month-end close.

You Will:

• Be reporting directly to the Sr. Commercial Finance Manager for Europe
• Assist in the planning and forecasting activities with business partners including highlighting major assumptions and their effects on the plan and forecast, and performing sensitivity analysis. In addition to assisting on OPEX planning and tracking of spend on a department level against the plan
• Directly partner the General Manager of SMB in overall delivery of their P&L
• Report and provide in-depth analysis to key leaders including monthly Actuals vs. Forecast / Budget, Risks & Opportunities, and commentary 
• Strong problem-solving ability combined with impeccable business judgment and ability to communicate clearly 
• Support business and operations on projects and initiatives by providing in depth financial insights as a trusted business partner
• Provide analytics and insights around the end-to-end customer life cycle including operations, marketing, customer acquisitions, customer lifetime value, customer profitability and return on investment 

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field required
• 3+ years of professional experience
• Financial modeling and MS Excel skills required, SQL experience preferred
• High attention to detail, accuracy and strong analytical skills required
• Proactive, self-motivated, can work autonomously and take initiative to learn
• Articulate and persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal

What's in there for you: 

• An opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest-growing companies, where you’ll have the chance to create a global impact while being a part of a  thriving multinational environment 
• Daily catered lunches incl. vegetarian options, breakfast, snacks and soft drinks available in our office on daily basis 
• Commute expenses: Flexport will cover  home-office commuting costs for employees living outside of Amsterdam
• 25 working days as vacation days based on full time employment.
• Health insurance: Flexport offers a collective health insurance plan including a basic package and any available additional packages. Your monthly premium is fully paid by Flexport. 
• A defined pension contribution scheme
• Equity program: every team member becomes a shareholder, aligning our success with yours. As a private company in a multi-trillion dollar industry, you have a direct stake in our collective growth and success.
• Hybrid work arrangements offer you the flexibility of working from home with the collaboration of in-office days
• Employee Assistance Program through Aetna Resources for Living: Flexport provides an employer-sponsored program at no cost to you and your household members
• Parental leave benefit: Flexport is here to support you and your families in one of the most important times in life – the birth of a child! Our parental leave program allows both mothers and partners to take time off from work for pregnancy, childbirth, and to bond with your new child. 

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