Financial Analyst

Role overview

Canonical is looking for a Financial Analyst to join its FP&A function and the wider finance organization. In this position, you will contribute to monthly business reviews, quarterly forecasting, annual planning, financial modeling, and cross-functional alignment that supports strategic and commercial decisions. The ideal person is highly analytical, works well independently, and enjoys using business judgment backed by data to guide important financial and operational choices.

This is a remote position for candidates located in EMEA or Americas time zones.

What you will do

• Analyze unit economics, key performance indicators, and variance drivers to uncover actionable business insights.
• Assist with quarterly and annual planning, forecasting, reporting, and monthly budget review cycles.
• Evaluate commercial initiatives and their strategic or financial impact on the company.
• Build objective analyses and repeatable processes that help a fast-growing technology business scale efficiently and make informed decisions.
• Contribute to cross-functional transformation initiatives that improve systems, workflows, and data quality.
• Work with stakeholders across the business and communicate progress against financial and strategic targets.

What we are looking for

• A strong academic background, including excellent performance in both school and university.
• A consistent history of exceeding expectations and taking ownership.
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
• Clear presentation and communication abilities.
• Curiosity and comfort working across a variety of projects.
• Strong spreadsheet capability and financial modeling experience.
• Good understanding of fundamental accounting concepts.
• Professional written and spoken English.
• Strong interpersonal skills, along with flexibility, accountability, and curiosity.
• A self-driven, thoughtful, and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to travel twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks each.
• Prior experience in an analytically focused finance or business role.

Additional experience that would be valuable

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related discipline.
• Experience using business intelligence reporting tools, CRM systems, or ERP systems.
• Exposure to budgeting and planning software or data visualization tools.

Compensation and benefits

Pay is shaped by geography, experience, and performance, and compensation is reviewed every year, with more frequent reviews for graduates and associates. In addition to base salary, the role includes a performance-based annual bonus or commission. Canonical also offers a benefits package designed to suit local needs while maintaining global fairness.

• Remote-first working model with in-person team sprints twice a year.
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual leave.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee assistance support and a wellness platform.
• Travel opportunities to meet colleagues in different locations.
• Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.

About Canonical

Canonical is a global technology company focused on open source and the publisher of Ubuntu, a major platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing. The company operates remotely and globally, and expects a very high standard from its team members. Joining Canonical means working in an environment that values excellence, continuous learning, and fresh thinking.

Equal opportunity

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a workplace free from discrimination. Applications are considered fairly regardless of identity, background, or perspective.