Work closely with Commercial Finance leadership on a wide range of projects that influence Groupon's strategy and financial outcomes
Build scalable solutions to complex problems, rooted in data and analytics
Build and oversee forecasting models for weekly, monthly, and annual planning processes
Manage the monthly accounting close review process, ensuring all entries are booked timely and accurately, and producing variance analysis vs. prior forecasts
Complete P&L ownership from top line revenue growth down through SG&A and operating income
Lead headcount planning and budgeting for business organization
Assist in vendor negotiations and contract reviews, ensuring market best terms are secured
Lead and prioritize cost reduction efforts through data-centric financial analysis, engaging with cross-functional teams to share best practices
Partner regularly with VP, SVP, CEO, etc. on both tactical and strategic projects

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
2-5 years of work experience in a quantitative field, such as corporate finance, FP&A, accounting, audit, data analytics, corporate strategy, banking, and consulting
You'd consider yourself to be a budding authority in Microsoft Excel
You're savvy with systems and are comfortable with data architecture, ERP systems, and SQL
You're super analytical and love getting in the details
You thrive in a fluid and dynamic fast-paced environment, and embrace ambiguity
Experience working at a multinational organization operating across geographies, timezones, and cultures is a plus
Bonus points if you have experience or familiarity with ecommerce or retail environments

Senior Financial Analyst

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