Senior Finance Analyst

📋 Description

• • Forward Financing, a leading fintech company dedicated to empowering small businesses across America, is seeking a highly skilled and analytical Senior Finance Analyst to join our dynamic team in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on our strategic financial decision-making and contribute to our mission of unlocking capital for underserved entrepreneurs. As a Senior Finance Analyst, you will be instrumental in evaluating financial performance, identifying critical trends, managing complex financial data, and providing crucial insights that drive business growth and operational efficiency.
• • In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with key stakeholders, including the DR vice president, the FP&A team, the People and Culture department, and the accounting department. You will report directly to the Director, International Finance, and will be expected to foster strong working relationships across various internal departments. Your analytical prowess and financial acumen will be essential in shaping the company's financial strategy and ensuring its continued success in a competitive market.
• • Your core responsibilities will encompass conducting comprehensive financial analysis and sophisticated financial modeling to provide robust support for strategic decision-making processes. This involves dissecting financial data, understanding underlying business drivers, and translating complex information into actionable recommendations. You will be a key player in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, working collaboratively with different departments to ensure alignment with company objectives and financial targets.
• • A significant aspect of this role involves developing and maintaining advanced financial models. These models will be crucial for measuring financial performance against the operation's key results, enabling us to track progress, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions. You will also be responsible for generating periodic financial reports that clearly highlight key trends, potential financial risks, and emerging opportunities, providing timely and relevant information to leadership.
• • We are committed to continuous improvement, and you will play an active role in identifying and implementing process enhancements. Your efforts will focus on increasing the efficiency and accuracy of our monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes, ensuring that our financial data is reliable and our reporting is timely. Furthermore, you will contribute to the creation of compelling presentations for stakeholders, effectively communicating financial findings and strategic recommendations.
• • The role also requires you to analyze investments and projects, rigorously evaluating their viability and ongoing performance. This includes conducting thorough due diligence, forecasting potential returns, and assessing risks associated with new initiatives. Staying abreast of relevant financial regulations and industry trends is paramount, ensuring that our financial practices remain compliant and competitive.
• • You will also support the establishment and maintenance of appropriate internal controls, ensuring the integrity of our financial systems. This includes assisting in the implementation of new accounting policies and procedures, adhering to best practices and regulatory requirements. Finally, you will be expected to support any other related stakeholder requests, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to meeting the evolving needs of the business.
• • Forward Financing is a company that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to our mission. We are a remote-first organization that prioritizes workplace flexibility, focusing on employee impact and contributions rather than location. We encourage in-person collaboration through our office locations and foster a strong sense of community through virtual and in-person team events. Our core values – Drive the Mission, Keep It Real, Act with Kindness, and Shoot for Extraordinary – guide our actions and define our culture. Join us in empowering small businesses and driving financial opportunity.