Role overview

Lightspeed is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Finance Team in North America, reporting to the Corporate Controller. This role focuses on transforming the company’s cash flow forecasting and reporting processes, offering the opportunity to develop expertise across both accounting and financial planning and analysis.

Key responsibilities

Prepare quarterly cash flow forecasts and apply analytical judgment to assess whether forecasts and results are reasonable, investigating variances and identifying underlying drivers.
Collaborate with the FP&A team to develop and maintain the cash flow budget while ensuring alignment with financial planning assumptions.
Reconcile cash flow forecasts to actual results and deliver variance analysis with insightful commentary to management.
Prepare cash flow reporting and analysis for leadership and Board presentations as required.
Serve as the primary liaison between Accounting, FP&A, Treasury and other Finance stakeholders on cash flow forecasting and analysis matters.
Lead the redesign and continuous improvement of the company’s cash flow forecasting framework and supporting models, identifying opportunities for automation and scalable processes.
Contribute to the implementation and development of financial models within Pigment and support other Finance team projects including month-end and quarter-end tasks.

Requirements

Minimum three years of relevant experience in accounting, financial analysis, or financial planning and analysis.
CPA designation or active progress toward obtaining one.
Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
Strong understanding of financial statements and the drivers of cash flow, including working capital and balance sheet movements.
Experience with financial planning systems such as Pigment or Adaptive, and accounting systems such as NetSuite.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, strong attention to detail, and demonstrated analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities under pressure, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

What makes this role worth considering

This position offers meaningful ownership and the opportunity to develop a well-rounded Finance skill set with exposure to financial planning, accounting, treasury, financial systems and senior-level reporting. You’ll work within a company that balances scale with a lean team structure, creating genuine opportunities for growth and impact while helping merchants succeed globally.