About the position
Ava Labs is seeking a motivated and hard-working Financial Analyst to join their world-class blockchain development team. As an integral member of the finance team, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and strategic support for the organization. They will work closely with teams across Ava Labs and senior management to track business performance, provide variance analysis, and advise on P&L impacts. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in finance or a relevant field, along with 4+ years of experience in FP&A or corporate finance. They should also possess advanced financial modeling skills and a passion for crypto/web3.
Responsibilities
- Drive budgeting and forecasting for Ava Labs and the Avalanche Foundation
- Track business performance against operating plans and provide monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date variance analysis for management and business leads
- Assist in preparation of management desks
- Continuously focus on enhancing forecast methodology and accuracy as well as increasing efficiency through process automation
- Perform ad hoc financial analyses
- Advise on P&L impacts of partnership, new product, and other strategic opportunities
- Establish business relationships across the organization and serve as a strategic thought partner with cross-functional teams
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, mathematics or relevant field (MBA a plus)
- 4+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking
- 2+ years in a startup environment
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills
- Proficient in Google Suites
- High aptitude and enthusiasm for problem-solving utilizing financial modeling and analysis with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly the ability to explain complex concepts to non-financial audiences
- Must possess a high level of integrity and demonstrate a strong ethical character in all professional and personal interactions
- Self-starter with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and a willingness to take initiative to identify areas for process improvement and drive results
- Willing to take a hands-on approach and get involved in all aspects of the job
- Passion for crypto/web3 and eagerness to consume the latest news and developments
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, mathematics or relevant field (MBA a plus)
- 4+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking
- 2+ years in a startup environment
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills
- Proficient in Google Suites
- High aptitude and enthusiasm for problem solving utilizing financial modeling and analysis with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly the ability to explain complex concepts to non-financial audiences
- Must possess a high level of integrity and demonstrate a strong ethical character in all professional and personal interactions
- Self-starter with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and a willingness to take initiative to identify areas for process improvement and drive results
- Willing to take a hands-on approach and get involved in all aspects of the job
- Passion for crypto/web3 and eagerness to consume latest news and developments
Benefits
- Competitive base salary range of $84,000 - $126,000
- Opportunity to join a world-class blockchain development team
- Chance to work with innovative technologies in the Web3 space
- Integral role in driving budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the organization
- Collaboration with senior management and cross-functional teams
- Continuous focus on enhancing forecast methodology and accuracy
- Ad hoc financial analysis opportunities
- Advising on P&L impacts of partnerships and strategic opportunities
- Business relationships across the organization
- High level of integrity and ethical character valued
- Entrepreneurial spirit and initiative encouraged
- Passion for crypto/web3 and eagerness to stay updated on latest news and developments
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace