Hi there! Thanks for stopping by 👋
Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!
We have bike enthusiasts, foodies, video game heroes, dog and cat lovers, movie buffs, musicians, and every variety of people. Lightspeed was founded on the principles of diversity and inclusion and our daily practices and interactions reflect this commitment everyday. Wherever you look, you will find a friend in Lightspeed. If you’re keen to join, we’re looking for a Junior Financial Analyst (Permanent Work from home) to join our team in Manila.
In this role you will be supporting the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts, while also contributing to decision-making processes by offering insights through financial analysis and complex data manipulation. As a Junior Financial Analyst you will be ensuring data accuracy and completeness while identifying and effectively communicating key financial trends and insights. The ideal candidate for this role has excellent time management and organisational abilities, as well as advanced proficiency in MS-Excel and exceptional analytical skills.
What you’ll be doing:
- Analyse extensive financial datasets for scalable, replicable reports, offering insights into the business.
- Conduct budget versus actual analysis for global revenue, cost performance, and other financial metrics.
- Explore business areas for potential risks or opportunities based on financial discoveries.
- Collaborate on projects to ensure high-quality data usage.
- Provide support to other Corporate FP&A team members.
- Regularly reconcile and manipulate data for precise financial reporting.
- Assist in developing and maintaining a finance dashboard for trend analysis.
- Undertake Ad-Hoc analyses as required.
And a little bit of…
- Testing the data quality available in the information systems and provide solutions to improve it.
- Performing quality assurance on new reports and work on different automation projects that improve the flow of data between systems.
What you need to bring:
We're looking for a candidate who has experience with the following:
- Previous experience in an Accounting Analyst, Financial Analyst, or Business Analyst role
- Prior experience working with Salesforce and Looker
- Proficiency in SQL writing (this is a bonus, but not needed!)
- Proven experience managing priorities and meeting deadlines with a keen attention to detail
Our hiring process is very straightforward. You’ll undergo a preliminary video screening and the whole process will be conducted at the comfort of your own home, through Zoom or Google Meet. No need to go through Manila's heavy traffic!
What’s in it for you?
Come live the Lightspeed experience...
- Ability to do your job in a permanent work from home environment;
- Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
- Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.
… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy and healthy:
- Competitive salary package
- Benefits you can enjoy from day One (1):
- HMO for you and your 2 dependents
- Vacation and Sick Leaves
- Government Mandated Benefits
- Reimbursable Allowances
- Health and wellness benefit of 7500PHP per year
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn’s courses and classes
- Free access to Mental Health support and coaching services
- Participate in the Lightspeed global culture
Not yet convinced?
For honest reviews left by real people, you can check our Glassdoor page. To know more about Lightspeed, you can check our website, LinkedIn, and Youtube pages. We’re an open book!
We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!
We partner with Inform Group to employ our Lightspeed workforce in the Philippines. Inform Group hosts Lightspeed employees who enjoy the benefits of the Philippine labour code combined with the full career opportunities provided by Lightspeed.
To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Where to from here?
Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.
Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.
Who we are:
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.
