Join arenaflex: Where Your Financial Expertise Drives Global Impact
Are you ready to be part of a financial revolution? At arenaflex, we believe that with the right support, individuals and organizations can achieve extraordinary things. When you join the arenaflex team, you become part of a global and diverse community of partners with an unwavering commitment to backing our clients, communities, and each other. Here, you'll learn and grow as we help you create a career path that is interesting and meaningful to you, with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support your professional development.
As a recognized leader in the financial services industry, arenaflex has been at the forefront of innovation for decades. We pride ourselves on delivering the world's best customer experience while maintaining the highest levels of integrity. Our culture is built on the belief that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and feel like they belong. If you're looking for a workplace where your contributions truly matter and where you can make a meaningful impact, arenaflex is the place for you.
About the Role: Financial Analyst – Planning & Analysis (Canada Market)
We're currently seeking a talented and motivated Financial Analyst to join our Global Merchant & Network Services (GM&NS) Estimating team. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of arenaflex's most significant revenue stream: Merchant Discount Income. Our team works closely with colleagues across the organization to determine optimal pricing that enables merchant recognition of arenaflex while striving to improve coverage and merchant satisfaction.
In this role, you will be responsible for the determination and reporting of merchant discount revenue for the Canada region. This position offers a exceptional chance to influence multiple businesses and segments by aligning the organization's objectives for profitable fee volume and merchant growth—elements critical to the strength of our business.
Key Responsibilities
As a Financial Analyst on our GM&NS Estimating team, you will:
- Develop Canada Forecasts: Create comprehensive Canada forecasts for merchant discount income and track monthly performance against projections, identifying key drivers of change and variance analysis.
- Performance Scorecards: Develop and maintain merchant discount revenue scorecards for the Canada region, providing actionable insights to stakeholders and leadership.
- Process Standardization: Drive standardization and process improvement among various regional pricing teams for all reporting and forecasting-related activities, ensuring consistency and efficiency across operations.
- External Audit Support: Support external audits by investigating issues found, reaching out to regional pricing teams that manage merchant relationships to discuss findings, and driving successful resolutions.
- Ad-Hoc Analysis: Perform spontaneous data analysis to evaluate discount rate trends and uncover valuable insights that inform strategic decisions.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between pricing strategies, merchant growth objectives, and revenue goals.
- Reporting: Prepare detailed financial reports and presentations for senior leadership, translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
Essential Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
- Educational Background: A bachelor's degree is required; a concentration in Finance, Accounting, or Business is strongly preferred.
- Experience: 2+ years of experience in financial services or payments industry, and/or other finance-related roles are desired.
- Technical Proficiency: High proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required. You should be comfortable building complex financial models and analyzing large datasets.
- Programming Skills: Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., SAS/SQL) is required for data extraction and analysis.
- Analytical Abilities: Strong attention to detail and organization, with demonstrated ability to develop complex financial models and draw value-added insights from substantial financial data.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills—both written and oral—with the ability to present financial findings clearly to diverse audiences.
Preferred Skills & Competencies
Beyond the essentials, we value candidates who bring:
- Relationship Management: Strong relationship management and collaboration skills with the ability to influence others in situations where there may be differing objectives.
- Work Ethic: A strong work ethic with an unwavering drive to succeed, ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment that places exceptional emphasis on delivering results.
- Innovation: An innovative thinker who will challenge traditional approaches to doing things and develop new ways to address old challenges.
- Project Management: Strong project management skills with full ownership from analysis through to execution.
- Customer Focus: An enthusiastic focus on the customer; demonstrated desire to understand and address client needs and pain points.
- Multi-tasking: Demonstrated ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize appropriately in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join arenaflex?
At arenaflex, you'll be recognized for your contributions, service, and impact. Every associate has the opportunity to participate in the company's success. Together, we'll win as a collective, striving to uphold our company's values and strong commitment to providing the world's best customer experience every single day.
Career Growth & Development
We invest heavily in your professional growth. As part of our team, you'll have access to:
- Comprehensive onboarding and training programs
- Mentorship opportunities with industry experts
- Career advancement pathways within the finance organization
- Exposure to cross-functional projects and initiatives
- Continuous learning through internal resources and external development programs
Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
We understand that life extends beyond the workplace. Our flexible work arrangements allow you to maintain a healthy balance between your professional and personal commitments. This part-time remote opportunity provides the flexibility you need while still being connected to our collaborative team culture.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Hourly Rate: $25-$35 per hour (commensurate with experience)
- Health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings plans
- Paid time off and holidays
- Employee assistance programs
- Professional development reimbursement
- Employee discounts and rewards
Our Culture
arenaflex is more than a workplace—it's a community. We believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. Our inclusive culture celebrates diversity and encourages different perspectives, knowing that this diversity makes us stronger as an organization.
We uphold the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. When you join arenaflex, you're not just taking a job—you're becoming part of a legacy of financial excellence and innovation.
How to Apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact at a global leader in financial services, we encourage you to apply today. We're looking for individuals who are passionate about finance, driven by results, and eager to contribute to our continued success.
Join the arenaflex team and let's lead the way together. Your journey to a rewarding career starts here.
arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.