Financial Analyst, Operations

Rocket Lab; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in shared transportation as an Analyst, Operations Finance. You will be pivotal in financial planning and analysis, helping to optimize investment allocation and support business growth. This role requires strong analytical skills and a BA/BS in Finance or related field. Collaborate across departments to drive informed decision-making and enjoy the flexibility of a remote work option.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in corporate finance or financial planning & analysis.
• Strong business judgment and implementation of core business improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for Operations functions.
• Design and optimize finance processes for a dynamic business environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Math, Economics or related field

Tools

Anaplan

Netsuite

Tableau

Job description

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 700+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 150+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally.

The Finance team at Lime is responsible for enterprise level planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and capital allocation and we are looking to add an Analyst, Operations Finance to our team! Our Finance team members have excellent analytical, critical reasoning, interpersonal, communication, influencing and leadership skills and are passionate about both problem solving as well as building high quality repeatable processes that scale with our rapid growth.

You will be a key contributor to the business’ financial decision-making process and will collaborate across various departments and teams to ensure accurate and insightful financial data. This role will blend strategic and quantitative analyses with financial acumen to influence decision-making. Ultimately, you will be part of a team that focuses on driving Company growth while maximizing the bottom line. The preferred locations for this position are Central and Eastern time zone

What You'll Do:

• Be a thought partner to business leaders helping to resolve competing business priorities and determine optimal investment allocation across the business.

• Support financial planning and analysis (FP&A) processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for the Operations functions.

• Perform actual to budget variance analysis while highlighting risks & opportunities to plan.

• Design, automate, and optimize flexible finance processes to meet the needs of a dynamic and fast-growing business environment.

• Work with cross-functional teams to support the company's growth initiatives ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.

• Create a fun, inclusive, and safe workplace; empowering experimentation and creativeness for the team to meet their goals

About You:

• 2+ years of experience in corporate finance, financial planning & analysis, transaction services, or a related field

• Strong business judgment, problem solving, and critical thinking skills; experience helping companies identify improvements in their core business, and implementing those improvements

• High proficiency with financial systems and tools. Anaplan, Netsuite and Tableau experience is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to drive collaborative discussions with various departments

• Comfort and familiarity with a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous work environment

• Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and highly responsive

• BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Math, Economics or related field

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If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.

Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences.Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email [e-mail] for assistance.

Use of artificial intelligence or an LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process will be grounds for rejection of your application.