Experienced Financial Analyst – Planning and Analysis for Canada - Driving Merchant Discount Revenue Growth at Blithequark

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Job Overview

The Global Merchant and Network Services (GM&NS) Pricing team at Blithequark is responsible for the single largest source of our revenue: Merchant Discount Revenue. The team works closely with numerous colleagues to determine the optimal pricing to enable merchant acceptance of Blithequark while striving to improve coverage and merchant satisfaction. Ultimately, we drive GMS revenue and profit growth through client-driven pricing principles, more flexible pricing architecture, and innovative pricing solutions.

Job Title: Financial Analyst – Planning and Analysis for Canada

We're seeking a highly skilled Financial Analyst – Planning and Analysis to join our team in Canada. As a Financial Analyst, you will play a critical role in determining and reporting merchant discount revenue. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence multiple businesses and segments by aligning the association's objective for profitable charge volume and merchant development, vital for the health of our business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a Canada figure for merchant discount income, tracking month-to-month performance against forecast and identifying drivers of change.
• Develop vendor discount income scorecards for the Canada region.
• Drive normalization and process improvement among the various local pricing groups for all reporting and forecasting-related activities.
• Support external audits, including investigating issues found, reaching out to the provincial pricing groups that manage the merchant relationships to discuss issues, and managing resolutions.
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis to assess discount rate trends and uncover insights.

Requirements:

Essential Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in financial services or payments industry, and/or other financial roles.
• Four-year college 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 a large amount of financial data. Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., SAS/SQL) is required.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
• A strong relationship management and collaboration skills with the ability to influence others in situations where there may be competing objectives.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize as needed.
• Strong work ethic with an extreme will-to-win, ability to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, which puts an exceptional emphasis on driving results.
• An innovative thinker who will challenge conventional approaches to getting things done and develop new approaches to old challenges.
• Strong project management skills with full ownership from analysis through to execution.
• Passionate focus on the client; demonstrated desire to understand and solve client needs and pain points.

What We Offer:

At Blithequark, we're committed to providing a work environment that supports your growth and well-being. Here are some of the benefits and perks you can expect:

• Competitive hourly rate: $25-$35/hour.
• Part-time schedule with flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Dynamic and supportive team environment.

Why Join Blithequark?

At Blithequark, we're dedicated to creating a work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and supportive. Here are some reasons why you should consider joining our team:

• Opportunity to work with a global and diverse community of partners.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours and part-time schedule.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

How to Apply:

If you're a motivated and talented Financial Analyst looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Blithequark. Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We can't wait to hear from you!

Join Blithequark today and take the first step towards a fulfilling and rewarding career. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!