FP&A Technology
Shift4 FP&A Technology
Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world. As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry. For more information, visit www.shift4.com.
About the Role:
We are looking for an analytical and business-oriented FP&A Analyst, Technology to join our Finance team. This role will partner closely with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Technology leadership team, providing financial insights and decision support across Technology investments, capital expenditures, development costs, maintenance expenses, and capitalization activities.
The successful candidate will play a key role in financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making while collaborating with stakeholders across Finance, Accounting, and Technology.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis
Analyze and understand actual financial performance across the Technology function.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and budgeting processes.
Develop and maintain financial models, planning tools, and reporting solutions.
Perform variance analysis against budget, forecasts, and prior-year performance.
Prepare management reports and presentations for the CTO, VP of FP&A, and senior leadership.
Business Partnering
Act as a trusted finance partner to the CTO and Technology leadership team.
Provide timely and relevant financial information to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Identify cost optimization opportunities and challenge existing spending assumptions.
Support business cases, investment appraisals, ROI analysis, and technology initiatives.
Evaluate and optimize Technology spending between development and maintenance activities.
Financial Performance & Reporting
Partner with Accounting to manage the monthly close process and ensure accurate reporting.
Monitor Technology costs, capital expenditures, and capitalization levels.
Analyze trends, key performance indicators (KPIs), and business drivers.
Deliver actionable insights that improve financial and operational performance.
Process Improvement & Compliance
Review existing Technology processes and recommend efficiency improvements.
Ensure financial processes and controls remain SOX compliant.
Support strategic initiatives led by the VP FP&A and CFO.
Contribute to the continuous enhancement of planning, reporting, and analysis capabilities.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, or equivalent) is considered an advantage.
Experience
2 to 3 years of experience in FP&A, Business Control, Business Analysis, or a similar finance role.
Up to 5 years of overall finance experience gained within multinational environments, ideally in Blue Chip, FMCG, Technology, or Big 4 organizations.
Previous accounting experience would be an asset.
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and the relationship between the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement.
Experience working with large datasets and translating complex information into actionable insights.
Knowledge of Hyperion, SmartView, and Essbase is advantageous.
Experience with VBA, Power Query, Power Pivot, and DAX is a plus.
Professional Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
Commercial mindset with the ability to translate financial insights into business recommendations.
Strong communication and presentation skills in multinational and multicultural environments.
Ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Highly organized with strong prioritization and multitasking capabilities.
Self-motivated with a proactive and "can-do" attitude.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
Language Requirements
Fluent written and spoken English is essential.
What We Offer:
Opportunity to work in an international and fast-paced environment.
Close partnership with senior Technology and Finance leadership.
Exposure to strategic business initiatives and decision-making processes.
Career development opportunities within a growing global organization.
A collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.