Financial analyst (London based)

Goodnotes; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech startup in London seeks a seasoned financial professional to lead budgeting and forecasting efforts. The candidate will leverage over 5 years of FP&A experience in a technology setting, collaborating with product teams to drive data-driven decisions and financial insights. This position offers flexible working conditions and meaningful equity in a growing company.

Benefits

Equity in a profitable tech startup

Home office setup budget

Medical insurance

Flexible working hours

Company-wide annual offsite

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of FP&A experience, preferably in technology.
• Strong ability to partner with teams for data-driven insights.
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and long-range planning.
• Provide financial insights to product and business teams.
• Maintain complex financial models and conduct analyses.

Skills

FP&A experience

Data-driven decision making

Microsoft Excel

Automation skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

FP&A tools

Job description

At Goodnotes, we believe that every individual holds untapped potential waiting to be unleashed. By reimagining the way we interact with information, we’re merging human creativity with the breakthrough capabilities of AI. Our renewed vision and mission drive us to create the best medium for human and AI collaboration, empowering users to explore new dimensions of productivity, creativity, and learning. Join us on this journey as we transform digital note-taking into an inspiring and innovative experience.

Our Values

Dream big — Be visionary, strategic, and open to innovation

Build great things — Work in service of our users, always improving and pushing higher

Take ownership — Take responsibility with bold decision-making and bias for action

Win like a sports team — Be trusting and collaborative while empowering others

Learn and grow fast — Never stop learning and iterate fast

Share our passion — Share ideas and practice enthusiasm and joy

Be user obsessed — Empathetic, inquisitive, practical

About the team

You’ll be joining the Finance team at Goodnotes, where one of our major tasks is to work with cross-functional teams and lead financial budgeting and forecasting to drives business outcomes.

This is the role for you, if you’re excited to work on the things listed below

• Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Partner with product and business teams to understand their needs and provide financial insights that drive actionable, data-driven decisions.
• Maintain complex financial models to support business initiatives and evaluate performance.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and risk, and drive.
• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management.
• Identify and implement improvements to existing financial processes and systems, with a focus on automation and efficiency.
• Support special projects and ad-hoc analysis as needed.

The skills you will need to be successful in the above

• At least 5 years of FP&A experience, with a focus on commercial finance. Experience in technology company is a definite advantage.
• Proven ability to partner with business and product teams to make them more data-driven and drive changes
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel skills is MUST.
• Strong automation skills and experience with financial systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear and concise insights.
• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Knowledge about FP&A tools and related AI to drive efficiencies would be a plus.

The interview process

• An introductory call with someone from our talent acquisition team. They want to hear more about your background, what you are looking for, and why you’d like to join Goodnotes
• A role-specific call to discuss your background and skillset for this role more in detail with your hiring manager, our Head of Finance
• A live assessment with our Head of Monetization and Head of Finance
• A meet the team call with 2 or 3 GoodPeople you’d be working closely with at Goodnotes
• An AI literacy interview

What’s in it for you

• Meaningful equity in a profitable tech startup
• Budget for things like noise-cancelling headphones, setting up your home office, personal development, professional training, and health & wellness
• Sponsored visits to our Hong Kong or London office every 2 years
• Company-wide annual offsite
• Flexible working hours and location
• Medical insurance for you and your dependents

Note: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks, including verification of employment, education, and criminal records.