Strategic Finance Associate

Strategic Finance Associate (London based)LondonAt 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 ValuesDream big — Be visionary, strategic, and open to innovationBuild great things — Work in service of our users, always improving and pushing higherTake ownership — Take responsibility with bold decision-making and bias for actionWin like a sports team — Be trusting and collaborative while empowering othersLearn and grow fast — Never stop learning and iterate fastShare our passion — Share ideas and practice enthusiasm and joyBe user obsessed — Empathetic, inquisitive, practicalAbout the teamYou’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 aboveAt 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 changesExpert-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 processAn 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 GoodnotesA role-specific call to discuss your background and skillset for this role more in detail with your hiring manager, our Head of FinanceA live assessment with our Head of Monetization and Head of FinanceA meet the team call with 2 or 3 GoodPeople you’d be working closely with at GoodnotesAn AI literacy interviewWhat’s in it for youMeaningful equity in a profitable tech startupBudget for things like noise-cancelling headphones, setting up your home office, personal development, professional training, and health & wellnessSponsored visits to our Hong Kong or London office every 2 yearsCompany-wide annual offsite (we met in Portugal in 2023 and Bali in 2024)Flexible working hours and locationMedical insurance for you and your dependents #J-18808-Ljbffr