The Financial Analyst will play an important role in the global forecasting and planning process. He or she will be expected to produce timely, accurate reporting and customized financial analysis to support management decisions.  The Financial Analyst will be a key member on the Global FP&A team based in Chicago headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and consolidation as part of the global FP&A cycle including budgeting & forecasting, variance reviews, etc.
• Understand country and category business drivers. Monitor performance and KPIs
• Work closely with regional finance, and other members of the global finance organization
• Construct financial models to evaluate pro-forma scenario planning
• Enhance existing reporting and tooling capabilities in financial systems
• Ad-hoc deep dives on pressing business issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 2+ years experience in Accounting or Finance
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Systems savvy - comfort with data architectures, ERP systems, SQL a plus
• Highly analytical and detail oriented
• Experience in multi-national company operating across geographies a plus
• Familiarity with ecommerce or retail environment a plus
• Ability to work in a fluid, fast-paced environment

Groupon provides a global marketplace where people can buy just about anything, anywhere, anytime. We’re enabling real-time commerce across an expanding range of categories including local businesses, travel destinations, consumer products, and live or lively events. At the same time, we are providing advertising options and tools that merchants can use to grow and manage their businesses. Culturally, we believe that great people make great companies and that starting with the customer and working backward moves us forward. Community matters to us on an internal, local and global scale—it’s fundamental to our company’s growth and to the well-being of the world at large. We also value self-awareness, candor, lunch and WiFi. If we match with you, please apply to join us.