Finance Analyst

About Us at GoCardless GoCardless is a global bank payment company. Over 100,000 businesses, from start-ups to household names, use GoCardless to collect and send payments through direct debit, real-time payments and open banking. GoCardless processes US$130bn+ of payments annually, across 30+ countries; helping customers collect and send both recurring and one-off payments, without the chasing, stress or expensive fees. We use AI-powered solutions to improve payment success and reduce fraud. And, with open banking connectivity to over 2,500 banks, we help our customers make faster, more informed decisions. We are headquartered in the UK with offices in London and Leeds, and additional locations in Australia, France, Ireland, Latvia, Portugal and the United States. At GoCardless, we're all about supporting you! We’re committed to making our hiring process inclusive and accessible. If you need extra support or adjustments, reach out to your Talent Partner — we’re here to help! And remember: we don’t expect you to meet every single requirement. If you’re excited by this role, we encourage you to apply! The role Commercial Finance is built on two pillars: Be brilliant at the basics; robust reporting underpinned by ‘one source of truth’ principle and great process No surprises; ongoing forecasting of performance underpinned by proactive analysis and insights The primary focus of the role is to deeply understand our existing base of contracted merchants and how this drives the performance of the P&L. What excites you: Ensuring accuracy of data and reports and escalating issues effectively Understanding and interrogating large sets of data Analysis of the existing contracted base of merchants to understand and forecast utilisation of their contract and where we have risks and opportunities Finding pricing opportunities in the base and being part of the approval process for pricing discounts on renewal or upsells What excites us: You have applicable knowledge from analyst roles or can demonstrate good fit from relevant experiences You are a clear and confident communicator with your finance peers You are inquisitive, proactive & passionate about interrogating data to understand the ‘why’ You can comfortably work in Excel/Google Sheets and are keen to advance skills in this area (It’s preferred) You want to study for professional qualifications Base salary range: €19,200 - €28,800 (including 13th and 14th salary) Base salary ranges are based on role, job level, location, and market data. Please note that whilst we strive to offer competitive compensation, our approach is to pay between the minimum and the mid-point of the pay range until performance can be assessed in role. Offers will take into account level of experience, interview assessment, budgets and parity between you and fellow employees at GoCardless doing similar work. The Good Stuff! Wellbeing: Dedicated support and medical cover to keep you healthy. Work Away Scheme: Work from anywhere for up to 90 days in any 12-month period. Hybrid Working: Our hybrid model offers flexibility, with in-office days determined by your team. Equity: All permanently employed GeeCees get equity to share in our success. Parental leave: Tailored leave to support your life's great adventure. Time off: Annual holiday leave based on your location, supplemented by 3 volunteer days and 4 wellness days. Life at GoCardless We're an organisation defined by our values; We start with why before we begin any project, to ensure it’s aligned with our mission. We make it happen, working with urgency and taking personal accountability for getting things done. We act with integrity, always. We care deeply about what we do and we know it's essential that we be humble whilst we do it. Our Values form part of the GoCardless DNA, and are used to not only help us nurture and develop our culture, but to deliver impactful work that will help us to achieve our vision. Diversity & Inclusion We’re building the payment network of the future, and to achieve our goal, we need a diverse team with a range of perspectives and experiences. As of July 2024, here’s where we stand: 45% identify as women 23% identify as Black, Asian, Mixed, or Other 10% identify as LGBTQIA+ 9% identify as neurodiverse 2% identify as disabled If you want to learn more, you can read about our Employee Resource Groups and objectives here as well as our latest D&I Report Sustainability at GoCardless We’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and leaving a sustainable world for future generations. As co-founders of the Tech Zero coalition, we’re working towards a climate-positive future. Check out our sustainability action plan here. Find out more about Life at GoCardless via X, Instagram and LinkedIn.