Part-Time Remote Financial Analyst – Merchant Discount Revenue Analysis & Planning

Join careerzynith: Where Your Financial Expertise Drives Global Impact Are you ready to leverage your financial analytical skills in a dynamic, globally recognized organization? careerzynith is seeking a talented Part-Time Financial Analyst to join our Merchant Pricing and Revenue Planning team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the backbone of one of the world's most influential financial services companies while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and part-time engagement. At careerzynith, we believe that when the right support systems are in place, individuals and organizations can achieve extraordinary things. When you become part of the careerzynith family, you join a global and diverse community of professionals who are united by an unwavering commitment to supporting our clients, communities, and each other. Here, you'll find an environment where learning and growth are prioritized, where your contributions are recognized, and where your career path can evolve in ways that are both exciting and meaningful to you. We offer competitive benefits, innovative projects, and workplace flexibility that help you thrive professionally while maintaining the work-life balance you deserve. At careerzynith, every associate has the opportunity to participate in the company's success, and together, we win as one team. We are committed to upholding our values and our strong pledge to deliver the world's best customer experience every single day. We do this with the highest level of integrity, in an environment where everyone is seen, heard, and feels like they belong. Come lead the way with careerzynith and discover what makes our team extraordinary! About the Role: Financial Analyst – Planning & Analysis The Global Merchant and Network Services (GM&NS) Pricing team at careerzynith is responsible for the single largest source of our revenue: Merchant Discount Income. This critical team works closely with colleagues across the organization to determine optimal pricing strategies that enable merchant acceptance of careerzynith while continuously improving coverage and merchant satisfaction. Ultimately, we drive GM&NS revenue and profit growth through client-driven pricing standards, more flexible pricing architecture, and innovative pricing solutions. As our Part-Time Financial Analyst for Planning and Analysis, you will be responsible for the determination and reporting of merchant discount revenue for our Canada region. This role offers a exceptional opportunity to influence multiple businesses and segments by aligning the organization's objectives for profitable charge volume and merchant growth – a function that is vital to the strength and sustainability of our business. What You'll Do: Key Responsibilities

• Revenue Forecasting: Create comprehensive Canada forecasts for merchant discount revenue, track monthly performance against projections, and identify key drivers of variance and change.
• Performance Reporting: Develop and maintain merchant discount revenue scorecards for the Canada region, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Process Optimization: Drive standardization and process improvement among various regional pricing teams for all reporting and forecasting-related activities.
• Audit Support: Support external audits by investigating issues found, reaching out to regional pricing teams that manage merchant relationships to discuss concerns, and overseeing resolution activities.
• Analytical Insights: Perform ad-hoc data analysis to evaluate discount rate trends and uncover valuable insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with multiple departments to ensure alignment between pricing strategies and business objectives.
• Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of analytical processes, methodologies, and findings for audit and reference purposes.

What We're Looking For: Qualifications Essential Requirements:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• Industry Experience: 2+ years of experience in financial services or payments industry, and/or other finance-related roles.
• Technical Proficiency: High proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required, including advanced functions, pivot tables, and data modeling.
• Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail and organization, with demonstrated ability to develop complex financial models and extract value-added insights from large datasets.
• Programming Knowledge: Knowledge of programming languages such as SAS/SQL is required for data e