Financial Business Analyst

Job summary

The role involves maintaining core financial models and performing detailed variance analysis to support forecasting and business unit analysis. The analyst will also track KPIs and prepare financial reporting packages for executive leadership and board meetings.

Job details

Credit Sesame is a leading financial wellness platform dedicated to helping consumers achieve better financial health through cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions. With a decade of credit expertise and a proven track record of serving over 18 million users, Credit Sesame leverages AI and advanced analytics to empower individuals to better understand and manage their credit. Our recently launched Sesame Platform extends our mission by providing financial institutions with a turnkey AI-powered credit intelligence solution. Credit Sesame is looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support our growing business. In this role, you will be a core contributor to our daily financial modeling, forecasting, variance tracking, and business unit analysis. Working closely with senior finance team members and department heads, you will build robust models, prepare performance reporting, and dig into operational data to ensure management has the accurate, timely analysis needed to make sound decisions. You’ll… Maintain, update, and improve core financial models (income statement, cash flow, and balance sheet) to support accurate forecasting Perform detailed variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast), identifying trends, risks, and mitigation strategies Track and report key performance metrics (KPIs) across the company Perform ad-hoc financial modeling and scenario planning Prepare financial slide decks and reporting packages for executive leadership, board meetings, and department leaders Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure accurate month-end close entries and financial statement alignment Work collaboratively across functions to provide analytical support and inform core business strategy You’re a great fit because… You have 3+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, accounting, or a related analytical discipline You have strong business acumen and capability to translate financial data into clear narrative insights You possess a solid understanding of GAAP principles, general ledger structures, and financial reporting standards You bring high attention to detail with proven ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment You possess advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (complex formulas, financial modeling, dynamic dashboards, pivot tables) You have strong SQL skills; expertise is a plus You have experience with the fintech tech stack, ideally including NetSuite, FloQast, Carta, and modern BI tools You have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field or similar experience You'll love it here because... You’ll have equity in a pre-IPO company backed by top VCs; We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; We offer a monthly home office stipend; We offer a professional development program to support your continued growth We offer flexible paid time off; We have 10 paid holidays and additional 6 Sesame Wellness days; We prize EQ and empathy, and have a culture that emphasizes total wellness, including work-life harmony This post is for an existing vacancy. At Credit Sesame, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. The estimated pay range for this role is CAD$75,000 - $95,000 with actual salary based on a candidate’s location, qualifications, skills, and experience. Additionally, this role is eligible to participate in Credit Sesame’s equity plans. We may use AI tools in parts of our hiring process such as application review. All hiring decisions are made by humans. By clicking "Submit Application" (or related call to action), you acknowledge that you have read the Credit Sesame Employment Privacy Notice and hereby freely and unambiguously give informed consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as described therein.

What you’ll do

The role involves maintaining core financial models and performing detailed variance analysis to support forecasting and business unit analysis. The analyst will also track KPIs and prepare financial reporting packages for executive leadership and board meetings.

Requirements

Candidates need 3+ years of experience in financial analysis or accounting with a strong grasp of GAAP and advanced Excel and SQL skills. A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field is required.

Benefits

• Equity • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Monthly home office stipend • Professional development program • Flexible paid time off • Paid holidays • Sesame Wellness days

Listed skills

• SQL · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Scenario Planning · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Modeling
• Forecasting
• Variance Analysis
• KPI Tracking
• Scenario Planning
• GAAP
• Microsoft Excel
• SQL
• NetSuite
• FloQast
• Carta
• Business Intelligence Tools
• Financial Reporting
• Corporate Finance
• Accounting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Technology