Financial Analyst, BlueCat
CA$75-85k
Plus participation in a discretionary bonus plan
Computer networking products
Posted today
Computer networking products
501-1000 employees
Posted today
CA$75-85k
Plus participation in a discretionary bonus plan
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To help enterprises achieve network modernizaton objectives.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 2-4 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, financial reporting, or related roles. SaaS or tech industry experience is strongly preferred
- Expertise in financial modeling, cash flow forecasting
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with financial modeling
- Familiarity with financial reporting tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle)
- Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and corporate finance concepts, particularly in cash flow management
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to senior leadership and other stakeholders
- Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
What the job involves
- As a Financial Analyst at BlueCat, you will be a critical business partner to the Sales, Marketing, Professional Services, and Customer focused teams. Your role will involve providing key financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting to help drive revenue growth, improve customer retention, and optimize the profitability of each function
- You will support strategic decision-making through detailed financial models and insights tailored to the needs of each commercial function, ensuring alignment with the company’s overall financial goals
- Sales Incentive Plan Analysis: Assist in the design, implementation, and analysis of sales compensation plans, ensuring they drive desired behaviors and align with financial goals. Monitor actual sales performance against incentive targets
- Commercial Spend Forecasting: Work with the Commercial team to forecast monthly, yearly, and long- term expenses including headcount, variable costs, and commissions. Create a strong foundation of partnership with business leaders to be the trusted associate for all expense related inquiries
- Pricing Strategy & Analysis: Support the Sales and Marketing teams in evaluating and refining pricing strategies. Perform financial modeling to assess the impact of pricing changes on revenue and profitability
- Key Metrics for Success:
- Accuracy of expense forecasts and alignment with Commercial team goals
- Effective cost management and profitability analysis for Commercial teams
- Ability to provide actionable insights that lead to increased sales performance, optimized marketing spend, and improved customer retention rates
Our take
DNS (Domain Name System) is the backbone of internet navigation, translating domain names into IP addresses to connect users with websites. However, many enterprises still rely on outdated DNS systems, which can severely hinder IT operations. BlueCat addresses these issues by providing advanced DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management) solutions, offering businesses a faster, more efficient way to manage their network infrastructure.
BlueCat's solutions accelerate the adoption of cloud computing and automation, making it highly attractive to large-scale enterprises looking to strewamline IT operations and reduce costs. By simplifying complex network management, BlueCat helps companies enhance efficiency and adapt to modern technological needs.
The company is making significant strides, with the recent announcement of new capabilities to help organizations modernized their network infrastructure. Alongside this, it also appointed a new Chief Product and Chief Technology Officer, and partnered with Grupo Dice to transform DDI management across Mexico and Latin America These exciting developments signal a bright future for BlueCat as it continues to lead the way in network modernization.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jul 2011
$16.8m
SERIES B
Oct 2009
$11m
SERIES A
Total funding: $27.8m
Company HQ
Nortown, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Stephen Devito
(CEO)Served as CFO and COO at BlueCat before taking over as CEO. Former CFO at Marketwired, Second Cup, and Q4 Inc.
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