SMB FP&A Analyst

Braintree - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

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About the position

The Junior FP&A Analyst role at PayPal is designed to support the Small and Medium Business (SMB) Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. This position is crucial for delivering accurate financial analysis, reporting, and insights that drive strategic decision-making within the organization. The analyst will work closely with the Director of SMB FP&A and collaborate with various teams to support the rapidly growing SMB segment, which serves approximately 5 million Monthly Active Accounts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, automate, and maintain regular financial reports in Excel and PowerPoint to inform commercial and product leaders of business performance.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analyses to support dynamic business needs and stakeholder requests.
• Work closely with teams across commercial, product, sales, marketing, risk management, analytics, pricing, and other finance functions to gather and share relevant data.
• Facilitate alignment and information flow between departments to ensure cohesive strategic execution.
• Provide financial insights to assist stakeholders in optimal decision-making processes.
• Translate strategic business decisions into financial implications, ensuring alignment with budgetary and forecasted expectations.
• Create and refine financial models and business cases to evaluate new projects, partnerships, and initiatives.
• Conduct back-of-the-envelope math, scenario analyses, or complex financial models that support new business opportunities.
• Assist SMB FP&A team members in managing portions of the P&L, providing coverage during peak times and handling ad-hoc requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, or related fields.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• SQL experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with FP&A tools such as Oracle, SAP, Anaplan, or similar platforms is advantageous.
• Strong ability to build and interpret complex financial models in Excel.
• Self-directed, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus or other incentive compensation
• Equity
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits