At arenaflex, we're committed to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their goals through innovative solutions and exceptional customer experiences. As a part of our Global Merchant and Network Services (GM&NS) Estimating team, you'll play a critical role in driving revenue growth and profitability through data-driven insights and strategic decision-making.
**Join arenaflex and be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of financial services!**
**About the Role:**
As a Financial Analyst of Planning and Research – Canada, you'll be responsible for determining and reporting on merchant discount income. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on multiple organizations and departments by aligning the company's objective for efficient charge volume and merchant growth, essential for the strength of our business.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Create a Canada figure for merchant discount income track month-to-month execution against forecast and identify drivers of change.
* Develop vendor discount income scorecards for the Canada district.
* Drive normalization and process improvement among the different local pricing groups for all reporting and determining related activities.
* Support external reviews including investigating issues found, reaching out to the regional pricing groups that handle the merchant relationship to discuss issues, and managing goals.
* Perform ad-hoc data analysis to assess discount rate trends and uncover insights.
**Essential Qualifications:**
* 2+ years' experience in financial services or payments industry, and/or other finance-related roles.
* Bachelor's degree required; strongly preferred in finance/Accounting/Business.
* High proficiency with Excel is required.
* Strong attention to detail and organization.
* Strong analytical skills; demonstrated ability to develop complex financial models and draw value-added insights from large financial datasets.
* Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., SAS/SQL) is required.
* Excellent communication skills – both written and oral.
* A strong relationship with management and collaboration skills with the ability to influence others in situations where there may be multiple objectives.
* Strong work ethic with an extreme will-to-win, ability to succeed in a high-speed, dynamic team environment, which places an emphasis on driving results.
* An innovative thinker who will challenge conventional approaches and develop new ways to tackle old problems.
* Strong project management skills with full ownership from analysis through to execution.
* Enthusiastic focus on the customer; demonstrated willingness to understand and address customer needs and pain points.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple requests and priorities as needed.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
* Master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
* Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
* Knowledge of financial modeling software (e.g., Financial Modeling, Excel).
* Experience with data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Python).
**What We Offer:**
* Competitive hourly rate of $25-$35/hour.
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment with a global reach.
* Collaborative and supportive team culture.
* Professional development and growth opportunities.
* Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
* Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
* Generous paid time off and holidays.
* Access to exclusive arenaflex events and networking opportunities.
**How to Apply:**
If you're a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for financial analysis and reporting, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application through our website, including your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
**Join arenaflex today and start shaping the future of financial services!**