At Bento, we believe there’s a better way for businesses to manage and control employee expenses. This is a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of the next big fintech startup that’s backed by top tier VCs and founders with a proven track record of success.

Bento is seeking a talented financial analyst to drive business analytics at one of the most innovative B2B Financial Service companies in the country. We are looking for a finance or accounting whiz with SQL savvy, experienced at leveraging data to drive key business insights and enhance company performance. Join our team and work alongside talented colleagues across all functions in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where you can make a significant impact. 

Responsibilities

• Develop and report on current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures; particular emphasis on financial services and SaaS metrics
• Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance
• Coordinate with Sales & Marketing to drive consistency in sales funnel and customer analytics
• Enable robust financial planning & analysis function, inclusive of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, pricing strategy, cost optimization and board reporting
• Prepare 13-week cash flow and 12-month rolling financial forecast
• Support Leadership Team with in-depth ad hoc analyses to provide accurate and timely recommendations regarding critical business decisions and processes
• Prepare presentations for Board of Directors and Leadership Team, as well as current and prospective investors
• Interface with Engineering and Product counterparts to understand impact of all sprints and new product releases on production database and reporting tools; trouble-shoot issues
• Lead FP&A special projects and initiatives throughout the company, as directed
• Provide feedback to management concerning possible problems or areas of improvement
• Take a hands-on role in selected operational activities of the business
• Execute assigned activities in support of timely month-end close
• Bridge selected accounting functions, as needed, due to vacation, illness or other finance team constraints
• Assist in maintaining bank, audit, tax and other external service relationships pertaining to accounting and finance
• Manage capital planning/spending and tracking
• Support investor, lender and treasury management reporting & communication

What You'll Need

• 3-5 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis or 2+ years consulting experience
• 3+ years of experience working with SQL to generate reporting and analytics
• 3+ years of experience in working with DataViz e.g.: Tableau, Quicksight, Chart.IO etc.
• Demonstrated ability to derive practical business insights from complex data sets
• Ability to work with senior leaders and clearly articulate process gaps, roadblocks, and a path forward
• Experience leveraging technology to design and implement efficient and effective business processes
• Team orientation with strong collaboration and communications skills
• Experience in a rapid growth environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Hands-on experience with ERP system design and process flows
• Familiarity with the Payments, Banking or Fintech industries a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance or Accounting

Who You Are

• Results oriented self-starter that works well independently and as part of a team
• Natural leader with ability to motivate change and drive initiatives to desired results
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder who successfully leverages data to influence decisions and drive necessary change
• Creative, resourceful problem solver with ability to adapt as the business evolves
• Energetic team player, willing to roll-up your sleeves to get the job done
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized, acute attention to detail

Job Perks

• Ownership and challenge in your work
• Flexible work hours
• Unlimited PTO & personal days
• Casual dress code
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits
• Commuter & FSA benefits
• Equity participation
• Office in the Loop is conveniently located to public transportation
• Free Lunch, snacks, drinks
• Free Gym Membership in the building