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About arenaflex
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 colleagues with an unwavering commitment to supporting our clients, communities, and one another. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every team member feels valued, heard, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.
As a leading financial services company, arenaflex has built its reputation on delivering exceptional client experiences and driving innovation in the payments industry. Our Global Merchant & Network Services (GM&NS) Estimating team represents the single largest source of revenue for our organization: Merchant Discount Revenue. We work collaboratively across multiple business units to determine optimal pricing strategies that enable merchant acceptance while continuously improving coverage and merchant satisfaction.
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 win as one, striving to uphold our company's values and strong commitment to providing the world's best customer experience every single day. We accomplish this with the highest level of integrity and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard, and feels like they belong.
Join the arenaflex Team – Financial Analyst Opportunity
We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Financial Analyst – Planning and Analysis to join our dynamic team. This is a part-time remote position that offers flexibility while allowing you to make a significant impact on our business operations. This role provides a unique opportunity to influence multiple businesses and segments by aligning the organization's objectives for profitable charge volume and merchant growth—essential elements for the strength of our business.
If you're a collaborative professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and has a passion for financial analysis and strategic thinking, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity with arenaflex.
What You'll Do
As a Financial Analyst on our Planning and Analysis team, you will play a critical role in driving our merchant revenue forecasting and analysis capabilities. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to make informed strategic decisions and maintain our competitive edge in the marketplace.
Key Responsibilities:
- Revenue Forecasting: Create comprehensive Canada forecasts for merchant discount revenue, track monthly performance against projections, and identify key drivers of variance to ensure accuracy and reliability in our financial planning.
- Performance Reporting: Develop and maintain merchant discount revenue scorecards for the Canada region, providing stakeholders with clear, actionable insights into business performance and trends.
- Process Improvement: Drive standardization and process improvement initiatives among the various regional pricing teams, ensuring consistency and efficiency in all reporting and forecasting activities.
- Audit Support: Support external audits by investigating issues identified, coordinating with regional pricing teams that manage merchant relationships to discuss findings, and driving timely resolutions.
- Ad Hoc Analysis: Perform spontaneous data analysis to evaluate discount rate trends and uncover valuable insights that can inform strategic decision-making across the organization.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with multiple colleagues across different business units to achieve optimal pricing outcomes and support merchant acceptance objectives.
- Strategic Contribution: Contribute to revenue and profit growth through client-driven pricing standards, more flexible pricing architecture, and innovative pricing solutions.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a professional who brings both technical expertise and interpersonal skills to thrive in our collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytically minded, and passionate about delivering results.
Essential Qualifications:
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- Professional Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience in financial services, payments industry, or other finance-related roles.
- Technical Proficiency: High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. You should be comfortable working with complex spreadsheets, pivot tables, and advanced formulas.
- Programming Knowledge: Knowledge of programming languages such as SAS and SQL is required for data extraction and analysis.
- Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail and organization, with a demonstrated ability to develop complex financial models and extract value-added insights from large volumes of financial data.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills—both written and oral—with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
- Relationship Management: Strong relationship management and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence others in situations where there may be differing objectives.
- Work Ethic: Strong work ethic with an extreme will-to-win, ability to thrive in a high-speed, dynamic team environment that places a special emphasis on driving results.
- Innovation: An innovative thinker who will challenge traditional approaches to getting things done and develop new ways to address old challenges.
- Project Management: Strong project management skills with full ownership from analysis through to execution.
- Client Focus: Enthusiastic focus on the client; demonstrated desire to understand and address client needs and pain points.
- Time Management: Demonstrated ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize accordingly in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with financial modeling in the payments or merchant services industry
- Advanced knowledge of data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- Understanding of merchant pricing structures and card network operations
- Previous experience working with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
- Knowledge of Canadian financial regulations and market dynamics
Why Join arenaflex?
At arenaflex, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That's why we're committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities that support your career growth and personal well-being.
Career Development & Learning Opportunities:
- Professional Growth: Access to ongoing training and development programs, including opportunities to enhance your technical and leadership skills.
- Career Pathways: Clear progression paths within the organization, with the ability to grow both laterally and vertically based on performance and interests.
- Industry Exposure: Gain valuable experience working with one of the most recognized brands in the financial services industry.
- Innovation Culture: Work in an environment that encourages creative thinking and challenges you to find better ways to solve complex problems.
Work-Life Balance & Flexibility:
- Remote Work: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home with our part-time remote arrangement.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside talented professionals in a supportive, team-oriented culture.
- Inclusive Culture: Be part of a workplace where everyone is seen, heard, and feels like they belong.
Compensation & Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:
- Hourly Rate: $25-$35 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Performance Recognition: Opportunities to be recognized for your contributions and impact
- Comprehensive Benefits: Access to health, dental, and vision benefits (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Program: Support resources for personal and professional challenges
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Options to save for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match (where applicable)
- Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off policies to support work-life balance
Our Culture & Values
At arenaflex, our culture is built on a foundation of integrity, inclusion, and excellence. We believe in doing the right thing, treating everyone with respect, and striving for the highest quality in everything we do. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means we welcome and celebrate differences, understanding that diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative.
We are committed to providing the world's best customer experience, and we know that starts with our employees. When you join arenaflex, you're not just taking a job—you're becoming part of a legacy of excellence and a community that genuinely cares about each other's success.
Ready to Lead the Way?
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, we want to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team, develop your skills, and make a meaningful impact within a globally recognized organization.
At arenaflex, we believe in empowering our employees to lead the way. With the right support, resources, and opportunities, you can advance in extraordinary ways. Join us, and let's lead the way together.
Apply now to become part of the arenaflex family!
arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.