Finance Analyst

Who we are:

Founded in 2013, Ignition is the leading revenue generation platform for accounting and professional services businesses to spark greater efficiency and profitability.
Ignition automates and optimizes proposals, billing, payments and workflows in a single platform that fits seamlessly into existing technology stacks.

With a vision to transform how professional services and their clients do business together, Ignition empowers 7,250+ businesses to reach their full revenue potential.

To date, Ignition customers have engaged over 1.7 million clients and generated US $8b in revenue via the platform. 

Ignition’s global workforce spans Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Philippines, US and the UK.

Company Values:

• We are better every day
• We work without ego
• We are smarter together
• We hero our customer

Role location:

We welcome candidates from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane who have full work rights. We have fully adopted hybrid work arrangements, allowing you the option to work from home, a shared workspace, or a combination of both.
 

About the role:

Ignition is seeking a Finance Analyst, reporting to the Senior Manager - Strategic Finance & Investor Relations. You will take ownership of Ignition’s core financial model, performance reporting, and deep-dive analysis into key operational and financial metrics.

What your day to day will look like:

• Own and manage the company’s financial model including monthly and quarterly updates of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Contribute to the month-end reporting process, collaborating closely with the full Finance team.
• Prepare company-wide updates and financial performance narratives to key stakeholders, including the Board of Directors and external investors.
• Prepare the annual and quarterly forecast, working closely with regional and functional heads.
• Analyse drivers of core SaaS metrics including customer acquisition, churn, expansion, and contraction.
• Manage and refine core financial and operational reports (e.g., Customer Cube), ensuring accurate data drives decision-making.

What you need to succeed:

• 2+ years of experience in a finance, commercial analysis, or relevant role, ideally within a SaaS or technology business.
• Proficiency in financial modeling across Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel, capable of building and maintaining robust, best-practice models for forecasting and analysis.
• Foundational understanding of accounting concepts and the ability to read and understand key financial statements and SaaS metrics.
• Ability to be proactive and “hands-on” with detailed and complex data, translating it into meaningful insights for stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain highly collaborative relationships.
• Highly organised, dependable, and capable of prioritising and managing multiple tight deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Why join us:

Join our global SaaS scale-up company where we foster a collaborative, open, and transparent culture and work without ego. Our team comprises curious and intelligent colleagues who embrace challenges. Here's what we offer:

• Employee stock options from day one
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday, along with volunteering leave
• Annual education allowance reimbursement to support your professional development
• Employee recognition program
• Quarterly wellness allowance to invest in your personal wellness
• Paid subscriptions to Headspace and LifeWorks EAP & Wellbeing Platform
• Flexible working arrangements, supported by WFH reimbursement and technology allowance to ensure your safety while working from home
• Personal tax return assistance (since we're in the accounting business!)
• Paid parental leave

Please consider applying, even if you don’t tick all the boxes. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented minority groups often only apply for roles where they meet all the detailed criteria.  Experience comes in many forms, and skills are transferable. We are committed to adding diverse perspectives to our teams and encourage everyone to apply if interested.

Ignition is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ignition is proud to provide employment and recruitment accommodations during the recruitment process. Once our team reviews your resume and contacts you if there is a fit, we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, suggestions or required documents regarding accessibility in a different format, please contact [email protected]