Experienced Financial Analyst – Planning and Analysis for Canada - Leading Merchant Discount Income Growth at Blithequark

Join the Blithequark Team and Lead the Way in Financial Analysis

At Blithequark, we believe that with the right support, individuals and organizations can achieve extraordinary success. As a global and diverse community of partners, we are committed to backing our clients, communities, and each other. Here, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow with a career path that's unique and meaningful to you, along with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support your professional growth.

About Blithequark and the Industry

Blithequark operates in the private sector, specifically in the financial services and payments industry. Our company is built on a foundation of strong values and a commitment to providing the world's best client experience. We're dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone is seen, heard, and feels like they belong.

Job Summary

We're seeking an experienced Financial Analyst – Planning and Analysis to join our team in Canada. As a key member of our Global Merchant and Network Services (GM&NS) Pricing team, you'll play a critical role in determining and reporting merchant discount income. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence multiple businesses and segments by aligning the organization's objectives for profitable charge volume and merchant growth, which is vital to the health of our business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a Canada forecast for merchant discount income, tracking monthly performance against forecasts 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 regional pricing groups that manage merchant relationships to discuss issues, and managing resolutions.
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis to assess discount rate trends and uncover insights.

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in financial services or the payments industry, or in other financial roles.
• Four-year college degree required; strongly preferred in finance, accounting, or 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 large amounts of financial data. Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., SAS/SQL) is required.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.
• 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 requests and prioritizing as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to handle a high-volume workload and meet deadlines.
• Experience with financial planning and analysis tools and software.

What We Offer

Career Growth Opportunities:

At Blithequark, we're committed to helping our associates grow and develop in their careers. We offer a range of benefits, programs, and training opportunities to support your professional growth and help you achieve your goals.

Learning Benefits:

• Professional development and training programs.
• Mentorship opportunities.
• Industry conferences and events.

Work Environment and Company Culture

At Blithequark, we're proud of our company culture and work environment. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute. Our culture is built on a foundation of:

• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Innovation and creativity.
• Diversity and inclusion.
• Accountability and ownership.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $25-$35 per hour, depending on experience. Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.

Conclusion

If you're a motivated and experienced financial analyst looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Blithequark. As a Financial Analyst – Planning and Analysis for Canada, you'll play a critical role in driving merchant discount income growth and contributing to the success of our business. Apply now and join our team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference.

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