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Full-Time

Sr Analyst

Finance Transformation

Posted on 7/2/2024

Elastic

Elastic

1,001-5,000 employees

Search and analyze data in real-time

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$101.9k - $161.2kAnnually

+ Stock Program + Company-matched RRSP

Senior, Expert

Canada

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Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
SQL
Requirements
  • 8+ years of demonstrable experience in accounting, finance, project management, business analysis, and business operations support
  • B.A. or B.S. or equivalent experience in Business Administration or Information Technology with a focus on Business applications
  • Experience working with Consumption and Marketplace Business Models
  • Experience working on finance projects that have enabled Cloud Service Provider Marketplace support
  • Proficient understanding in the order to cash transaction flow, bookings reporting, sales reporting, accounting, procure to pay, and data reconciliation
  • Prior experience with data mapping, process mapping, system flows, process narrative and data integration
  • Strong, demonstrable, experience with SQL
  • Good interpersonal and team building skills; ability to influence/inspire change across functional and business boundaries
  • Ability to take charge of sophisticated tasks with minimal mentorship and develop new strategies and new ways of approaching business challenges independently
  • Continuous improvement mentality and ability to suggest and implement new and better ways to work
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
  • Self-starter with unquestionable integrity
Responsibilities
  • Support the Program Manager in the development of the Elastic's strategy on high visibility initiatives, and long-term strategic priorities in key ecosystem areas
  • Develop recommendations and prepare written and oral presentations to senior management
  • Analyze data from various sources to compile a comprehensive picture of overall business requirement documents, process mapping, and process narratives
  • Create comprehensive project test plans. Coordinate, track, and report testing activities
  • Coordinate, support, and provide guidance on initiatives to multi-functional partners
  • Develop and implement standard processes across finance functions
  • Collaborate seamlessly with teams across various groups and levels within the organization. Develop strong working relationships to ensure successful program delivery
  • Leverage general finance and experience to drive programs and to understand the broader impact of programs on the organization. Make informed decisions to drive positive business outcomes

Elastic offers search-powered solutions that enable businesses to search, analyze, and visualize data in real-time. Its primary product, Elasticsearch, is a versatile search engine that can be deployed in the cloud or on-premises, helping organizations manage large data volumes effectively. Unlike its competitors, Elastic provides flexible deployment options and additional services like consulting and training, all under a subscription-based model. The company's goal is to empower organizations to leverage their data for better decision-making and operational efficiency.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$269.6M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

26%

2 year growth

18%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Elastic's recent launch of Playground and Search AI Lake demonstrates its commitment to innovation and staying ahead in the AI and data analytics space.
  • Recognition with the 2024 EMA Allstars award for AI-assisted observability highlights Elastic's industry leadership and potential for continued growth.
  • Strategic acquisitions, like that of Elastic Agency by IVE Group, expand Elastic's market reach and service offerings, enhancing its competitive edge.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive SaaS market requires Elastic to continuously innovate to maintain its market position and avoid being overshadowed by larger players.
  • Integration challenges from acquisitions, such as that of Elastic Agency, could pose risks to operational efficiency and company culture.

What makes Elastic unique

  • Elastic's flagship product, Elasticsearch, offers unparalleled real-time search and data analysis capabilities, setting it apart from competitors in the SaaS market.
  • The company's diverse deployment options, including Elastic Cloud and Elastic On-Prem, provide flexibility that caters to a wide range of client needs.
  • Elastic's focus on security analytics and business analytics, combined with its robust subscription-based model, ensures a steady revenue stream and high client retention.

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Benefits

Fully paid health coverage for you and your family

Flexible location and schedule for most roles.

Generous number of vacation days each year

20+ additional shut it down days

Minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave, plus generous family formation benefits.

40 hours each year to use toward volunteering

Double your charitable giving

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