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Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

We have bike enthusiasts, foodies, video game heroes, dog and cat lovers, movie buffs, musicians, and every variety of people. Lightspeed was founded on the principles of diversity and inclusion and our daily practices and interactions reflect this commitment everyday. Wherever you look, you will find a friend in Lightspeed. If you’re keen to join, we’re looking for a Junior Financial Analyst to join our team in Manila.  

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to assist in preparing financial reports, budgets, and forecasts. In this role, you will support decision-making by providing insights through financial analysis and complex data manipulation. You will be responsible for ensuring data accuracy, effectively communicating financial information, and identifying key financial trends to enhance planning and budgeting processes. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, advanced proficiency in MS Excel, and the ability to work under pressure while managing priorities and meeting deadlines. Excellent time management, organizational skills, and keen attention to detail are essential. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Analyze large volumes of financial data to generate insightful, scalable, and repeatable reports for the business.
• Conduct budget-to-actual analysis on global revenue, cost performance, and other key financial metrics.
• Investigate business areas indicating risk or opportunity based on your financial analysis.
• Collaborate with team members on various projects to ensure the use of high-quality data.
• Perform periodic reconciliations and data manipulation to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Help build and maintain a finance dashboard for analyzing actuals and explaining trends or variances.

What you need to bring:

We're looking for a candidate who has experience with the following:

• Previous experience in a Financial Analyst, Accounting Analyst, or Business Analyst position.
• Proven experience with Salesforce, Looker, or Netsuite is a bonus, but not needed.
• Proficiency in writing SQL is advantageous but not essential.

Our hiring process is very straightforward. You’ll undergo a preliminary video screening and the whole process will be conducted at the comfort of your own home, through Zoom or Google Meet. No need to go through Manila's heavy traffic!

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Ability to do your job in a permanent work from home environment;
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy and healthy:

• Market-leading salary package
• Permanent work from home setup
• Coworking space available, if needed
• We follow the PH holidays!
• Benefits you can enjoy from day one: 
• HMO for you and your 2 dependents (Maxicare)
• 15 Vacation leaves
• 10 Sick leaves
• Government Mandated Benefits
• Reimbursable Food Allowances of 1000PHP per month
• Health and wellness benefit of 7500PHP per year
• Free LinkedIn Learning License
• Free access to Mental Health support and coaching services
• Opportunity to grow your career in a company that values internal mobility
• Exciting online and in-person events hosted regularly by our Manila Culture Club

Not yet convinced?

For honest reviews left by real people, you can check our Glassdoor page. To know more about Lightspeed, you can check our website, LinkedIn, and Youtube pages. We’re an open book!  

We know that people are more than what’s on their CV. If you’re unsure that you have the right profile for the role... hit the ‘Apply’ button and give it a try!

We partner with Inform Group to employ our Lightspeed workforce in the Philippines. Inform Group hosts Lightspeed employees who enjoy the benefits of the Philippine labour code combined with the full career opportunities provided by Lightspeed.