Job Specifications
Relay is a digital banking platform that gives self-made business owners the tools and know-how to be great with money—bringing clarity, confidence, and control to every dollar earned, so they can turn hard work into lasting success. We do this by replacing financial guesswork with real visibility, transforming cash flow from a constant source of stress into a clear signal owners can use to run stronger, more resilient businesses.
Relay is entering an exciting new chapter of growth, and we’re looking for a Financial Analyst to help scale our Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, this is a high-visibility role that will be working closely with our Senior Financial Analyst & Strategic Finance Lead to support financial planning, reporting, and business performance analysis contributing to drive Relay’s success. You’ll work cross-functionally across all departments at Relay to improve visibility into key performance metrics, strengthen financial planning processes, and provide data-driven insights that inform operational and strategic decisions.
Joining Relay means an opportunity to have a significant impact in building solutions that can reach 29 million small businesses across North America. If you thrive on growth, problem-solving, and tackling real customer challenges, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Be Doing
Support monthly and quarterly forecasting by maintaining and refreshing financial models, incorporating actual performance trends and accounting treatment updates.
Manage budget vs. actual tracking and conduct MoM and variance analysis, providing clear commentary to support monthly close and performance reviews.
Support the development of business performance targets, ensuring financial assumptions align with operational drivers.
Contribute to forward-looking scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to inform data-driven strategic decisions.
Support managing vendor contracts-related financial processes, including spend tracking, cost analysis, and integrating assumptions into forecasting models.
Conduct cohort and segmentation analysis to evaluate KPI performance, revenue trends, and product usage activity.
Maintain dashboards tracking KPIs and operational metrics.
Build SQL queries to analyze customer and product data
Improve and automate finance processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
Ad hoc projects, analysis, & team support
Who You Are
1-3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, or business analytics
Experience in financial modeling, including building and maintaining forecasting and scenario models.
Proficiency in writing SQL and building dashboards to analyze and visualize financial and operational data.
You excel in verbal and written communication, effectively conveying complex information with clarity
You have a keen eye for detail and take pride in delivering error-free, concise, and accurate work
You’re analytical and make decisions based on timely and accurate analysis
You have a team player mindset – our team is small and mighty, and we collaborate constantly
You’re a self-starter with a growth mindset and thrive in a fast-paced, scrappy environment where you can make an impact
Bonus
Experience in B2B SaaS, fintech, or a high-growth startup
Experience with revenue analytics, cohort analysis, or usage-based business models
Familiarity with ERP or financial planning systems
The Interview Process
Stage 1: A 30-minute Google Meet video call with the Hiring Manager
Stage 2: A 30-minute Google Meets video call with a member of our leadership team
Stage 3: A 60-minute case study with members of our finance team
Our Compensation Approach
We believe Relayers should feel rewarded for the impact they have on our mission and growth. Compensation follows impact. As impact increases, compensation grows, and we do not limit compensation changes to a once-a-year review cycle.
The annual salary range for this role is $76,500 - $93,500 CAD
For candidates who demonstrate full readiness for the defined scope of the role, the typical starting salary is $85,000 CAD. Offers below this point reflect candidates we believe can grow into the full scope of the role with support and development. Offers above this point reflect impact that meaningfully exceeds the role’s defined expectations or an expanded scope from day one.
We encourage you to have a conversation with your recruiter and ask questions about compensation throughout the hiring process. For more information on our compensation philosophy and perks and benefits, visit our Candidate Hub.
Why Relay Might Be the Perfect Fit For You
You push relentlessly for reinvention: You’re built to constantly ask, “How can this be better?” Change excites you and you drive it.
You crave autonomy: We trust our team with big challenges and the freedom to solve them. If you’re someone who takes initiative, i
About the Company
Small business banking and money management tools to put you in complete control of what your business is earning, spending and saving. The official banking platform of Profit First. Bank with Relay for: No fees or minimum balances that tie up cash flow Up to 20 checking accounts to organize income and expenses Spending management using 50 physical or virtual debit cards Payments and deposits via ACH transfers, checks and wires Secure, role-based access to team members and financial advisors Personalized customer suppo...
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