Easetalent is a premier recruiting and consulting firm dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with ideal career opportunities. Our mission is to facilitate the growth and success of both our candidates and partner companies by bridging the gap between talent and opportunity.
The Financial Analyst will be responsible for end-to-end financial reporting, cost analysis, forecasting, and profitability reviews. This role is critical in helping us control expenses, optimize margins, and ensure accurate financial planning. You’ll also support compliance, conduct variance analysis, and help monitor business performance with data-backed insights.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) using QuickBooks Online data.
Perform variance analysis versus budget and prior year with accompanying insights.
Review and validate Bookkeeper entries to ensure accuracy and proper classification.
Deliver monthly financial reports with visual dashboards and executive-ready summaries.
Collaborate with the Fractional CFO to refine and improve reporting systems.
Evaluate SKU-level profitability, including PPC, fulfillment, fees, and returns.
Analyze PPC campaigns, launch spend, and overall marketing ROI.
Track cost leakages (e.g., unsellable inventory, lost shipments) and suggest cost-saving measures.
Recommend actions to improve gross margin and operational efficiency.
Monitor sales across US, Canada, and EU marketplaces daily.
Maintain rolling forecasts and analyze performance vs. plan (ACOS, TACOS, ROI).
Develop variance reports and detect trends to aid in revenue planning and decision-making.
Update cash flow projections incorporating marketing spend, supplier payouts, etc.
Track actuals vs. budget, identify overages, and recommend corrective actions.
Monitor FX fluctuations (e.g., CNY/USD) and their impact on procurement and margins.
Build financial models and perform ad hoc analyses as needed by leadership.
Monitor VAT liabilities and assist in compliance for UK and Germany.
Partner with the CFO and leadership for quarterly business planning and reviews.
Key Deliverables:
Daily: KPI tracking, sales/PPC insights, payment schedule updates, FX rate checks
Weekly: Regional sales summaries, ROI reporting, inventory cost updates, cash flow reports
Monthly: Financial statements, SKU profitability, budget variance analysis, VAT review
Quarterly: Strategic financial reviews, product ROI assessments, executive recommendations
Tools & Systems You’ll Use:
QuickBooks Online (QBO)
Google Sheets (advanced use required)
Power BI (preferred)
SQL & Python (nice to have)
ClickUp (task tracking and reporting schedule)
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
100% accuracy in financial reporting and compliance
90%+ forecast accuracy (sales, cash flow)
Timely delivery of 18+ recurring reports per month
<5% variance in budgets across key categories
3+ cost savings or margin improvement initiatives per quarter
Full review and sign-off on Bookkeeper’s output before monthly close
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in e-commerce or inventory-based businesses
Familiar with bookkeeping oversight and financial control procedures
Excellent communicator—can translate complex financials into actionable summaries
Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in surfacing insights and risks
Nice to have:
Experience with Amazon/e-commerce financial systems
Power BI or Excel dashboarding
Working knowledge of SQL or Python
Experience working alongside a CFO or Controller
Why Join Us?
You’ll be a key player in a high-growth, multi-brand e-commerce team where your insights will directly shape business decisions. You’ll work closely with leadership, gain deep exposure to financial strategy, and help build scalable systems that support our global growth.