Experienced Full-Time Financial Analyst – Planning and Analysis with a Focus on Merchant Discount Income and Pricing Strategy at Blithequark

Join the Team at Blithequark and Lead the Way in Financial Analysis and Planning

At Blithequark, we believe that with the right support, individuals and organizations can achieve extraordinary success. As a global and diverse community of partners, we are committed to backing our clients, communities, and each other. Here, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow with a career path that's unique and meaningful to you, along with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support your professional growth.

As a valued member of our team, you'll be recognized for your contributions, service, and impact. Every associate has the chance to participate in the company's success. Together, we'll strive to maintain our organization's values and strong commitment to delivering the world's best client experience consistently, with the highest level of integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard, and feels like they belong.

About Blithequark and the Industry

Blithequark operates in the private sector, specifically in the financial services and payments industry. Our company is dedicated to providing innovative solutions and exceptional client experiences. We're a dynamic and forward-thinking organization that values creativity, collaboration, and growth.

Job Summary

We're seeking an experienced Financial Analyst – Planning and Analysis to join our team in the Global Merchant and Network Services (GM&NS) Pricing group. As a Financial Analyst, you'll play a critical role in determining and reporting merchant discount income, influencing multiple businesses and segments by aligning the association's objective for profitable charge volume and merchant development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a Canada figure for merchant discount income, tracking month-to-month performance against forecast and identifying drivers of change.
• Develop vendor discount income scorecards for the Canada region.
• Drive normalization and process improvement among the different local pricing groups for all reporting and forecasting-related activities.
• Support external reviews, including investigating issues found, reaching out to the provincial pricing groups that manage the merchant relationships to discuss issues, and managing resolutions.
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis to assess discount rate trends and uncover insights.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Essential Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in financial services or payments industry, or other related financial roles.
• Four-year college degree required; strongly preferred in finance, accounting, or business.
• High proficiency with Excel is required.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Strong analytical skills; demonstrated ability to develop complex financial models and draw value-added insights from large amounts of financial data.
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., SAS/SQL) is required.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in managing multiple requests and prioritizing as needed.
• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills with the ability to influence others in situations where there may be competing objectives.
• Strong work ethic with an extreme will-to-win, ability to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, which puts an emphasis on driving results.
• An innovative thinker who will challenge conventional approaches to getting things done and develop new approaches to old challenges.
• Strong project management skills with full ownership from analysis through to execution.
• Passionate focus on the client; demonstrated desire to understand and solve client needs and pain points.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits:

At Blithequark, we're committed to helping our associates grow and develop in their careers. We offer a range of benefits and programs, including:

• Professional development opportunities, including training and mentorship programs.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

Work Environment and Company Culture:

At Blithequark, we're proud of our company culture, which values:

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Innovation and creativity.
• Client-centricity and exceptional service.
• Integrity and ethics.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits:

We offer a range of compensation, perks, and benefits, including:

• Competitive hourly rate: $25-$35 per hour.
• Part-time work arrangement with flexible scheduling.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

How to Apply:

If you're a motivated and experienced financial analyst looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at Blithequark. Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We can't wait to hear from you!

Join Blithequark and let's lead the way together! We're excited to welcome new talent to our team and look forward to hearing from you.