Finance Analyst III

Sinch

Chicago, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$94,000–$112,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Budget Reporting, Business Administration, Business Model, Campaigns, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Decision Support, Economics, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Strategy, Financial Systems, Forecasting, Interpersonal Skills, Investment Services, Leadership, Mathematics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Multitasking, Performance Analysis, Performance Modeling, Pivot Chart, Pivot Tables, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Private Banking, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Sales, Sales Analysis, Sales Commission, Salesforce.com, Scalable System Development, Software as a Service (SaaS), Telecommunications Industry, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
POSTED
4 days ago

FP&A Analyst | Telecom

ABOUT SINCH

Sinch is pioneering the way the world communicates. More than 200,000 businesses including Google, Uber, PayPal, Visa, Tinder, and many others rely on Sinch's Customer Communications Cloud to power engaging customer experiences through mobile messaging, voice, and email.

Whether you need to verify users or craft omnichannel campaigns, Sinch makes it easy. Our AI-infused Super Network, APIs, and applications ensure you can connect with your customers reliably and securely, at every step of their journey.

At Sinch we "Dream Big", "Win Together", "Keep it simple", and "Make it Happen". These values are our foundation!

DESCRIPTION

This role is a Hybrid position-2 days in the office / 3 days at home

We're looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join our high-impact FP&A team. In this role you will be responsible for solving complex business problems spanning a wide range of cross-functional business activities, including deep analytics and business recommendations. This position will have a heavy focus on revenue, Sales, and commissions, and the identification of key drivers in order to assist senior management in the decision-making process. You'll be responsible for developing financial models, forecasting performance, and supporting strategic decision-making for the Americas region while partnering with the different sales teams. As a FP&A Analyst, you will play a crucial role within the Sinch America's FP&A Team, supporting the regional business. The ideal candidate will exhibit outstanding data analytical abilities, critical thinking, a steadfast and intellectual curiosity, as well as exceptional interpersonal skills and confidence in interacting with senior executives and cross-functional teams.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead financial analysis for Sales and Commissions across the Americas region
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance driver-based financial and gross profit models
  • Own and support reporting cycles, including forecasting, budgeting, and performance reporting
  • Prepare and deliver monthly Sales Commission statements for internal and external stakeholders
  • Conduct deep-dive financial analysis to generate data-driven insights and recommendations for senior leadership
  • Evaluate the financial and strategic impact of new business opportunities, including new service offerings
  • Generate and analyze reports to support executive decision-making
  • Build and improve scalable financial frameworks, systems, and databases to enhance data accuracy and reporting
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous process improvement while managing multiple priorities and deadlines


What You Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 1+ years of experience in FP&A, investment banking, or private equity (or 2+ years in accounting or business related).
  • Strong proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, charts) and PowerPoint.
  • Knowledge of Tableau and the Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, DAX, M, Power Query and Power Pivot)
  • Strong analytical and expertise in financial forecasting and business modeling.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate technical info and ideas so others will understand.
  • Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment.
  • Strong customer focus and ability to create value for stakeholders.
  • High degree of autonomy, self-motivation, and curiosity.

Bonus Points If You Have

  • MBA or Master's degree in a business or quantitative subject (e.g., finance, computer science, mathematics, engineering, science, economics).
  • Experience in a global company with international stakeholders.
  • Prior experience in the Telecommunications industry or a background in Tech, CPaaS or SaaS
  • Practical knowledge of CRM software Salesforce,
  • Experience with AX, AARO, SAP, ORACLE.

About the Company

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