Financial Analyst

The role of a Financial Analyst at Canonical A Finance Analyst will be a core member of the FP&A Team and the wider finance organization. The role plays an essential part in monthly business reviews, quarterly forecasting, annual planning, financial modelling and drives cross‑functional business alignment. Ideal candidates are highly analytical independent thinkers who desire to learn from data and provide business judgement for critical financial, commercial and strategic decisions. Location: This is a remote role in EMEA or Americas time zones. Key Responsibilities Generate insights into business operations by analysing unit economics, drivers of variance and other KPI. Support quarterly and annual financial planning, forecasting, reporting and monthly budget reviews. Provide analysis of commercial initiatives that have a strategic or financial impact on the business. Create objective analyses and processes for a fast‑growing tech company to scale efficiently and enable data‑driven decisions. Support multi‑functional change projects designed to enhance systems, processes and data accuracy. Partner with and communicate business progress to key stakeholders against financial and strategic targets. Valued skills and experience An exceptional academic track record from high school and university. Drive and a track record of going above‑and‑beyond expectations. Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities. Excellent presentation and communication skills. Curiosity and willingness to work on a wide range of projects. Proficiency in spreadsheets and financial modelling. Understanding of core accounting principles. Professional written and spoken English. Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility and accountability. Passion, thoughtfulness and self‑motivation. Result‑oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments. Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long. Previous experience in an analytically focused finance or business role. Additional skills that you might also bring Bachelor's degree in finance, business or related field. Experience with Business Intelligence reporting, CRM and ERP systems. Experience with budgeting and planning software, or data visualisation tools. What we offer you We consider geographical location, experience and performance when shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates). In addition to base pay, we offer a performance‑driven annual bonus or commission and a range of benefits that reflect our values and ideals. Distributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in person. Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year. Annual compensation review. Recognition rewards. Annual holiday leave. Maternity and paternity leave. Team Member Assistance Programme & Wellness Platform. Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues. Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company events. About Canonical Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. Canonical has been a remote‑first company since its inception in 2004 and recruits worldwide. We hold a very high standard for people joining the company and expect excellence to succeed. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives and background creates a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full time Job function Finance and Sales Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr