Financial Analyst
Shift4 PaymentsShift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry. For more information, visit www.shift4.com.
The Financial Analyst is a strategic partner within FP&A and Treasury, responsible for driving financial performance through detailed analysis, modeling, and reporting. This role supports senior leadership in decision-making, ensures operational efficiency, and continuously improves processes to optimize financial outcomes.
Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
● Lead the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of financial results, forecasts, and budgets for assigned business units.
● Build and maintain advanced financial models to assess business performance, evaluate scenarios, and support strategic decision-making.
● Monitor KPIs, financial trends, and operational metrics to provide actionable insights.
Strategic Partnership & Cross-Functional Leadership
● Partner with senior leaders to translate operational and market data into actionable business insights.
● Present key findings and recommendations to executive management and, when appropriate, the Board of Directors.
● Identify opportunities for cost optimization, revenue growth, and margin improvement.
Process Excellence & Team Development
● Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts to strengthen team capabilities.
● Implement process improvements in reporting and analysis to increase efficiency and accuracy.
● Stay current on industry trends, competitor performance, and market dynamics to support business strategy.
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or Master’s preferred.
● 4+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or corporate finance.
● Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Tableau, and financial modeling.
● Experience with Python, R, SQL, or other analytical tools for large data sets strongly preferred.
● Strong business acumen with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders.
● Excellent presentation and communication skills, capable of simplifying complex concepts for varied audiences.
● CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
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