Senior Financial Analyst

We are seeking a highly analytical and hands-on Senior Financial Analyst to join our Finance team at Stax Payments. This role will play a critical part in supporting financial planning business decision-making and operational efficiency across the company.

As part of a small collaborative finance team youll have broad exposure across the businessfrom revenue modeling and unit economics to strategic planning and executive reporting. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced fintech environment brings deep payments industry knowledge and wants to make a measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities

Support financial planning & analysis (FP&A) including budgeting forecasting and long-range planning

Partner with business leaders to drive revenue analysis pricing insights and cost optimization across payment products and channels

Build and maintain financial models to evaluate new products partnerships and market opportunities

Contribute to monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting ensuring accuracy and timeliness and quality presentations

Provide actionable insights on key performance metrics such as transaction volumes take rates interchange fees unit economics and sales pipeline analysis

Analyze accounting records including financial statements and other financial reports to assess accuracy completeness and conformance to departmental standards

Support strategic initiatives including scenario modeling for M&A and market expansion

Develop and improve financial reporting processes making use of current technologies and BI tools

Monitor developments in fintech payments technology business and economic conditions to inform forecasts and business strategy

Inform investment decisions by analyzing financial information to forecast business industry or economic conditions

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field
• 57 years of progressive finance experience with significant exposure to the payments fintech or banking industry
• Strong understanding of payments ecosystem (card networks acquiring issuing gateways interchange settlement flows)
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills with ability to build models from scratch
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools is a plus
• Experience partnering with senior leadership and influencing business decisions with data
• Knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial controls
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience in high-growth fintech or startup environments
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (Excel Claude or other AI tools)
• Experience with automation and finance transformation initiatives
• Month end close process
• Reporting including board and bank presentations
• Familiarity with SaaS metrics (ARR NRR churn)
• Strong business acumen with ability to translate data into strategic insights

What Success Looks Like

• Deliver accurate insight-driven financial analyses that support business growth
• Improve forecasting accuracy and financial visibility across the organization
• Drive measurable improvements in reporting efficiency and analytical processes
• Build credibility as a trusted analytical partner across Finance and the business

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to grow within the finance function of a high-growth payments company
• Work closely with senior finance and cross-functional leadership
• Broad exposure across a dynamic fintech business with real impact on strategy
• Competitive compensation equity and benefits