Oyster
Finance
SeniorAnalyst-FinanceOperations(CostControlling)
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“Senior Analyst - Finance Operations (Cost Controlling) at Oyster. Skills: Cost analysis, Reconciliations, Financial reporting, Process improvement, Automation. Overseeing monthly cost analysis, reconciliations, and reporting processes. Validating and reconciling external payroll and related costs”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure accurate and timely billing while minimizing revenue leakage; Support reporting accuracy and compliance; Enhance operational efficiency; Improve end-to-end operational performance; Deliver actionable insights; Support strategic decision-making
Industry & Context.
Analytical and problem-solving skills; Proactive approach to problem-solving; Investigate and resolve complex cost discrepancies
Must be based within +1 / +3 UTC, Reliable home internet connection
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in Finance Operations, Financial Reporting, FP&A, Financial Analysis, Controlling, or related functions, experience with reconciliations, cost management, and operational finance processes, Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets, Experience working with ERP and financial systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms, analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment, Experience driving process improvements, automation, or systems integrations across finance workflows, sense of ownership and ability to collaborate effectively across teams, Fluent English language skills
Nice to Have
Payroll operations or payroll finance experience, Project management experience, Experience working in global or multinational environments, Exposure to BI or data visualization tools
What You'll Do.
Overseeing monthly cost analysis
and reporting processes
Validating and reconciling external payroll and related costs
Supporting accurate customer billing
Delivering insights that drive better business decisions
Improving and automating finance workflows
Own monthly cost reconciliation processes
Partner closely with the AR team to ensure accurate and timely billing while minimizing revenue leakage
Perform monthly Gross vs. Contra reconciliations and support reporting accuracy and compliance
Investigate and resolve complex cost discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders
Act as a subject matter expert to assist the AR team in resolving client invoicing inquiries
Support month-end closing
including accrual activities
while maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory standards
Proactively identify opportunities to improve
and scale reconciliation and reporting workflows
enhancing operational efficiency
Lead and manage internal projects while serving as a key participant in cross-functional initiatives to streamline processes and improve end-to-end operational performance
Conduct in-depth ad-hoc analyses and scenario analysis to deliver actionable insights
support strategic decision-making
and identify risks and opportunities
Continuously deepen understanding of the business and stay up to date in a dynamic environment
Build relationships across Finance
and other business teams to ensure effective collaboration
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner closely with the AR team; Investigate and resolve complex cost discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders; Act as a subject matter expert to assist the AR team; Serve as a key participant in cross-functional initiatives; Build relationships across Finance, Operations, and other business teams to ensure effective collaboration
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Process & Methodology
Lead and manage internal projects, Driving process improvements, automation, or systems integrations across finance workflows
Full Job Description
✨ ONE PLATFORM, A WHOLE WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY The best jobs are often restricted to a few wealthy cities, but talent exists everywhere. Oyster set out to change this by launching a global employment platform that enables companies to hire, pay, and support talent anywhere. We’re proof that a strong, engaged culture doesn't require an office. Since January 2020, Oyster has: 🌏 Built a distributed team of 400+ across 60+ countries 👩💻 Featured in Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurabegleybloom/2024/01/25/work-from-home-or-anywhere-top-30-companies-for-remote-jobs-in-2024/ as #9 in FlexJobs Top 30 Companies for remote jobs 🌈 Formed a diverse leadership team and a workforce that’s 60% female 🏆 Earned top employee engagement scores 🦄 Raised $286 million; valued at $1.2 billion 💚 Achieved B Corp status in 2023 Our momentum shows the power of global employment, and we’re just getting started! If you want to help us drive change and work remotely, we’d love for you to apply! THE ROLE Location: While this position is posted in a specific location, all of Oyster’s positions are fully remote, and you can work from home. To create the best experience for our new hire, this role requires you to be based within +1 / +3 UTC. This role is responsible for overseeing monthly cost analysis, reconciliations, and reporting processes, with a strong focus on financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and the prevention of revenue leakage. As a Senior Finance Operations Analyst, you’ll play a key role in validating and reconciling external payroll and related costs, supporting accurate customer billing, and delivering insights that drive better business decisions. You’ll also help improve and automate finance workflows as we continue to scale globally. We’re looking for an experienced finance professional who thrives in fast-paced, global,high-growth environments and brings a strong mix of analytical thinking, operational rigor, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Key
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