Finance & Business Analyst

Accountabilities:

• • Prepare accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports covering revenue, profitability, expenses, cash flow, and overall financial performance.
  • Monitor KPIs across multiple business units and conduct budget-versus-actual variance analysis.
  • Build financial models, forecasts, budgets, and analytical tools to support strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Analyze business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability, reduce costs, increase revenue, and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Develop executive dashboards and management reports that provide clear visibility into business performance.
  • Evaluate pricing, occupancy, booking channels, customer segments, and operational metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
  • Conduct market and competitor research and translate findings into practical recommendations for senior management.
  • Use AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot to improve productivity and automate repetitive analytical and reporting tasks.
  • Research emerging AI and automation tools and recommend relevant applications that can improve business processes.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Revenue Management, Marketing, and Executive Leadership.
  • Support special projects, business cases, strategic initiatives, and other analytical priorities.
  • Ensure financial data is accurate, consistent, and reliable across reports and business dashboards.
  • Within the first 90 days, establish reliable executive reporting, develop meaningful performance dashboards, identify cost-saving and revenue-growth opportunities, and automate recurring reporting tasks where appropriate.

  Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of professional experience in Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Business Analysis, or a closely related analytical function.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
  • Professional-level written and spoken English.
  • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when working with financial and business data.
  • Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.
  • Practical experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Microsoft Copilot to improve productivity and workflows.
  • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or Looker Studio is preferred.
  • Basic SQL knowledge is an advantage.
  • Experience in hospitality, real estate, SaaS, technology, or another data-driven industry is a plus.
  • Familiarity with ERP or accounting software and experience with automation tools are advantageous.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

  Benefits:

  • USD $1,200 per month.
  • Fully remote, work-from-home position.
  • Full-time freelance engagement.
  • Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Montreal time.
  • International and cross-functional work environment.
  • Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership and contribute to strategic business decisions.
  • Significant opportunities for career growth and increased responsibility based on performance.
  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and process automation.