Senior Strategic Finance Analyst – Growth & Insights

Lightspeed Commerce, Inc.; Canada; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Remote work policies

Equity options

Pension plan

Training opportunities

Wellness credit

Volunteer time off

Employee networks

Mac purchase program

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Lightspeed Commerce, Inc. is seeking a Lead Strategic Financial Analyst to join our Finance team across North America, supporting senior leadership from Director to CFO.

You will tackle cross-functional questions, build driver-based models, and connect data to growth narratives in a fast-paced environment. The role requires availability to work within EST/EDT hours across Canada, with a strong emphasis on forecasting, data validation, and strategic insights that influence multi-revenue business

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and the ability to structure ambiguous problems.
• Solid financial modelling skills, including driver-based models and three-statement analysis.
• Experience working with data directly, including SQL or equivalent querying tools and a BI platform.
• Excellent communication skills, translating complex analysis for finance and non-finance audiences.
• Experience in a complex business with multiple revenue streams or models.

Responsibilities

• Tackle complex, open-ended questions spanning multiple parts of the business.
• Understand how different businesses generate money and drivers of growth.
• Build financial models and analyses from the ground up for strategic decisions.
• Find, access and validate data, using SQL and BI tools when needed.
• Improve forecasting accuracy and long-range planning methodologies.
• Own monthly and quarterly finance rhythms and reporting standards.
• Challenge assumptions and present clear recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Financial modelling

SQL & BI

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SQL

BI tools

Job description

Lightspeed Commerce, Inc. is seeking a Lead Strategic Financial Analyst to join our Finance team across North America, supporting senior leadership from Director to CFO.

You will tackle cross-functional questions, build driver-based models, and connect data to growth narratives in a fast-paced environment. The role requires availability to work within EST/EDT hours across Canada, with a strong emphasis on forecasting, data validation, and strategic insights that influence multi-revenue business