Principal Analyst, Financial Planning

2 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Circle Full time


Circle is a pioneering financial technology firm positioned at the forefront of the evolving internet of money, enabling value to move globally, swiftly, and cost-effectively compared to traditional settlement systems.

This innovative internet layer unveils extraordinary opportunities for transactions, commerce, and markets, aimed at enhancing global economic prosperity and fostering inclusion.

Our infrastructure, which includes USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to leverage these advancements and seize this pivotal moment in the intersection of finance and technology.


What you will be part of:
Circle is dedicated to transparency and stability in all our endeavors. As we expand as an organization, we are entering some of the world's most robust jurisdictions.

Our commitment to speed and efficiency drives our success, and our employees embody our core values: Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity. At Circle, we foster a flexible and diverse work environment where innovative ideas are welcomed, and every team member is a stakeholder.

Your responsibilities will include:
Circle is in search of a proactive Senior Finance Analyst to join our Commercial Finance team.

As an essential member of the team, you will work closely with cross-functional leaders to provide critical insights into significant business trends and performance indicators.

Your responsibilities will encompass performing thorough financial analyses on business agreements and new product introductions.

By collaborating within a strong finance team, you will play a vital role in improving business visibility through forecasting, strategic analysis, dashboard development, and comprehensive reporting.


Key areas of focus:

Strategic Partnerships:
Building collaborative relationships with functional leaders, delivering detailed reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that facilitate informed decision-making.

Pricing Strategy Empowerment:

Taking charge of data analysis initiatives, producing actionable insights that support pricing and market entry strategies, as well as business trend evaluations.


Success Modeling:

Creating advanced financial models and conducting scenario analyses to evaluate the feasibility of business agreements and the potential effects of new product launches.

Challenge assumptions to ensure sound decision-making while balancing accuracy and efficiency.

Insightful Reporting:

Developing and managing both regular and ad hoc reports and dashboards that provide a clear overview of business health and progress towards strategic goals.


Supporting Leadership Decisions:
Working closely with leadership, utilizing financial expertise to facilitate informed decision-making at the highest levels.

Board-Level Contributions:
Assisting in forecasting and analysis for board-level reports and presentations, ensuring a data-driven approach to strategic discussions.

Comprehensive Analysis:

Employing advanced financial analysis techniques to deliver deep insights, trends, and evaluations on critical business matters, enabling senior stakeholders to make well-informed decisions.


Enhancing Financial Visibility:
Leading revenue and cost forecasting and recognition, including detailed variance analysis to support proactive decision-making.

You will embody our four core values: Multistakeholder - demonstrating dedication and commitment to our customers, shareholders, employees, families, and local communities.

Mindful - striving to be respectful, an active listener, and attentive to detail.

Driven by Excellence - motivated by our mission and passion for customer success, relentlessly pursuing excellence and rejecting mediocrity in achieving your goals.

High Integrity - committed to open and honest communication, holding yourself to high moral and ethical standards, and rejecting manipulation, dishonesty, and intolerance.


What you will bring to Circle:

Emotional Intelligence:
Demonstrating high emotional intelligence, empathy, and self-awareness, with a focus on a team-oriented approach that prioritizes client and customer satisfaction.

Extensive Experience:

Bringing a minimum of 4+ years of experience in Finance & Strategy / FP&A, characterized by a proven ability to analyze large datasets.


Data Mastery:
Possessing advanced skills in Google Sheets / Microsoft Excel, effectively utilizing these tools to generate meaningful financial insights.

Data Analysis Proficiency:

Showcasing proficiency in data analysis through SQL, with a preference for familiarity with programming languages such as R or Python.


Data Synthesis Expertise:
Demonstrating expertise in manipulating both structured and, preferably, on-chain data, translating findings into impactful executive-level presentations.

Analytical Excellence:
Exhibiting a consistent record of exceptional financial and strategic analyses, translating findings into actionable recommendations.

Effective Communication:

Leveraging strong communication skills to craft compelling narratives with financial data, conveying complex concepts to a diverse range of stakeholders.


Stakeholder Engagement:

Highlighting your ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels, contributing to the development of dashboards and efficient, repeatable processes.


Comprehensive Business Acumen:

Demonstrating a commitment to understanding all facets of the business, extending beyond finance to provide holistic partnership across the organization.


Startup Adaptability:
Thriving in a dynamic, innovative startup environment characterized by rapid change and evolution.

Educational Background:
Holding a Bachelor's degree, providing a solid academic foundation.

Technical Proficiency:
Having experience or familiarity with tools such as Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite.

Additional Information:
This position is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates. Circle is committed to creating an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider various factors when determining our compensation ranges and total compensation packages. The compensation range below is specific to Chicago, IL.

Actual starting pay is influenced by factors including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may vary for candidates in different locations.

Base Pay Range:
$112,500 - $145,000
Annual Bonus Target: 12.5%

Also Included:
Equity & Benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)). Circle has a discretionary vacation policy.

We also provide 10 days of paid sick leave per year and 11 paid holidays per year in the U.S.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Circle.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.
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