Lightspeed Financial Analyst

WHO ARE WE?

Lightspeed powers our client's success in every aspect of their business - from sales to service - and everything in between! We develop, implement, and support innovative Dealer Management Software and data solutions that help increase lasting profitability across dealership operations for the Powersports, Marine, Marina and RV industries.

About DMS Software:

DMS is a game changing software for dealers to automate non-revenue generating activities, track operations and improve profits by assisting dealers with managing their Parts, Service, Sales, Storage, Marina, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Rental. Our DMS software helps all departments in a dealerships to function smoothly by creating a central data warehouse for inventory levels, ordering, services, and customer information. Our solutions are designed to help manage dealer operations by tracking and storing data from every department and delivering information that will assist dealerships in making successful business Solutions.

Summary of Position

The focus of the Financial Analyst is to be a key finance business partner supporting Lightspeed and to ensure our financial reporting is complete, accurate, and timely. This position is also responsible for providing analysis to Senior leadership to help make appropriate business decisions. This person works independently with minimal direction and supports complex cost and profit centers.

This is a remote, work from home position that works most often in the MST time zone. Applicants must be able to work a schedule that aligns.

*ideal candidates will reside in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area.

Position Responsibilities & Essential functions

• Build and maintain excel-based financial models, standard excel-based reporting templates, and ad-hoc analyses
• Work cross-functionally with Corporate FP&A, Accounting, and other organizations to gather, analyze, and present data
• Monthly forecasting: prepare consolidating forecast, plan actual reports for review by senior leadership
• Perform sense checks on business results
• Research monthly variances to plans, forecast prior year, including running GL reports to access accounting data
• Perform ad hoc modeling and analysis as needed
• Strategic focus - ability and desire to dig deep in understanding the key drivers of the business and making recommendations for improvement.
• Planning/Budgeting - Revenue /Expense / Balance Sheet / Cash Flow
• Developing business partnerships with other departments
• Presentation preparation - Monthly Review, Quarterly review, Op Plan, etc.

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2+ years' experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and accounting
• Experience working in a corporate environment
• Software industry experience strongly preferred
• Prior management or team lead experience preferred
• Strong ability in:
• Excel
• Financial Modeling
• Analytical skills
• Budgeting for revenue and expense
• Reporting
• Strong communication skills

Lightspeed is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location.

The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

EEO Statement:

At Lightspeed, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers, and communities. We are open, curious and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact. Lightspeed's culture values and celebrates the uniqueness of individuals and the different perspectives they provide.

Lightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Applicants for employment in the U.S. must be authorized to work in the U.S.