FP&A Analyst
LeafLink is the largest unified B2B cannabis platform, providing licensed cannabis businesses a suite of tools to manage their business more effectively, sell or order from their favorite brands and accelerate growth. We are one platform, one solution and we’re defining the way thousands of cannabis brands, distributors and retailers streamline their operations. With thousands of brands and retailers across 30+ markets in North America, we are setting the industry standard for how cannabis businesses grow together. LeafLink processes more than $4.4 billion in wholesale cannabis orders annually.
Our team, backed by funding from leading VC's, including Founders Fund, Thrive Capital, Nosara Capital, and Lerer Hippeau is poised to define the cannabis supply chain through technology. LeafLink was named one of Inc. 5000’s ‘Top 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies’, one of Built In NYC's 'Best Places to Work in 2021', as well as one of Fast Company's 'Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Enterprise for 2020', joining the ranks of Amazon, Slack, and VMWare - and we're just getting started!
The Role
LeafLink is looking for an experienced and dynamic FP&A Analyst to join our growing Finance team. As an FP&A Analyst, you will drive the Company’s core financial forecasting and reporting, as well as work closely with senior executives and department heads across the organization to evaluate, plan, execute, and measure strategic business initiatives. The ideal candidate has an extensive track record creating the highest caliber analyses in a fast-paced environment with the ability to operate independently while maintaining impeccable communication.
This role will report into the Senior Manager of FP&A and will be based out of our growing New York City office.
Responsibilities
- Gather, consolidate, and analyze operating and financial results including preparing internal and external reporting deliverables, analyzing trends & drivers, and explaining forecast vs. actual variances
- Partner closely with department/product counterparts to understand detailed drivers of the business and provide timely and relevant financial insights for strategic decision making
- Drive continuous improvement in financial modeling and standardization of processes, including, financial projection, annual planning/budgeting process in line with best practices
- Assist with the annual budgeting process and create a formal reforecast process by working across departments to bring financial and operational results together
- Support executive team in the preparation of presentations for internal and external stakeholders including board of directors, investors, and lenders
- Support the Company on special projects including fundraising, new market launch, strategic, and M&A
- Prepare ad hoc analyses and forecasts to help evaluate new opportunities as needed
- Responsible for FP&A planning tool implementation process and maintenance
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or private equity
- Advanced Excel skills with experience building three-statement financial models from scratch and comfortable analyzing large data sets
- Ability to identify areas of opportunity and drive projects from planning to completion with limited oversight
- Comfortable operating in a fast paced and ambiguous environment where there's not a set playbook on how to solve each problem. Must manage multiple tasks while adapting to changing priorities
- High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience with Tableau, Sage-Intaact, Planful is a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all level of an organization
- Start-up and high growth company experience is a bonus but not a requirement
Benefits
- Flexible PTO to give our employees a little extra R&R when they need it
- Competitive compensation and 401k
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
- Commuter Benefits through a Flexible Spending Account
- A robust stock option plan to give our employees a direct stake in LeafLink’s success
LeafLink’s employee-centric culture has earned us a coveted spot on BuiltInNYC’s Best Places to Work for in 2021 list. Learn more about LeafLink’s history and the path to our First Billion in Wholesale Cannabis Orders here.
