Senior Analyst Finance Operations (Cost Controlling)

The best jobs are often restricted to a few wealthy cities but talent exists everywhere. Oyster set out to change this by launching a global employment platform that enables companies to hire pay and support talent anywhere.

Were proof that a strong engaged culture doesnt require an office. Since January 2020 Oyster has:

Built a distributed team of 400 across 60 countries

Featured in Forbes as #9 in FlexJobs Top 30 Companies for remote jobs

Formed a diverse leadership team and a workforce thats 60% female

Earned top employee engagement scores

Raised $286 million; valued at $1.2 billion

Achieved B Corp status in 2023

Our momentum shows the power of global employment and were just getting started! If you want to help us drive change and work remotely wed love for you to apply!

Location: While this position is posted in a specific location all of Oysters positions are fully remote and you can work from home. To create the best experience for our new hire this role requires you to be based within 1 / 3 UTC.

This role is responsible for overseeing monthly cost analysis reconciliations and reporting processes with a strong focus on financial accuracy operational efficiency and the prevention of revenue leakage.

As a Senior Finance Operations Analyst youll play a key role in validating and reconciling external payroll and related costs supporting accurate customer billing and delivering insights that drive better business decisions. Youll also help improve and automate finance workflows as we continue to scale globally.

Were looking for an experienced finance professional who thrives in fast-paced globalhigh-growth environments and brings a strong mix of analytical thinking operational rigor and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Own monthly cost reconciliation processes and partner closely with the AR team to ensure accurate and timely billing while minimizing revenue leakage.

• Perform monthly Gross vs. Contra reconciliations and support reporting accuracy and compliance.

• Investigate and resolve complex cost discrepancies with internal and external stakeholders.

• Act as a subject matter expert to assist the AR team in resolving client invoicing inquiries.

• Support month-end closing including accrual activities while maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve automate and scale reconciliation and reporting workflows enhancing operational efficiency

• Lead and manage internal projects while serving as a key participant in cross-functional initiatives to streamline processes and improve end-to-end operational performance.

• Conduct in-depth ad-hoc analyses and scenario analysis to deliver actionable insights support strategic decision-making and identify risks and opportunities

• Continuously deepen understanding of the business and stay up to date in a dynamic environment.

• Build strong relationships across Finance Operations and other business teams to ensure effective collaboration.

Core Requirements

• 5 years of experience in Finance Operations Financial Reporting FP&A Financial Analysis Controlling or related functions.

• Strong experience with reconciliations cost management and operational finance processes.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets.

• Experience working with ERP and financial systems such as NetSuite SAP Oracle or similar platforms.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.

• Experience driving process improvements automation or systems integrations across finance workflows.

• Strong sense of ownership and ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Nice to Have

• Payroll operations or payroll finance experience.

• Project management experience.

• Experience working in global or multinational environments.

• Exposure to BI or data visualization tools.

• A reliable home internet connection (or be able to get one).

• Fluent English language skills.

Our values guide the work we do the decisions we make and the culture that makes us special. We make it happen. We drive change. We build and give trust and we are a united team.

Our mission is to create a more equal world one global hire at a time. Everything we do ladders up to our mission and that doesnt just mean building software. We develop programs participate in workshops and create dedicated teams to ensure we successfully support companies and knowledge workers in this new world of work.

We embrace asynchronous communication and collaborative work and share our practices in the Oyster Public HQ to help other global teams learn from our experiences.

With diverse locations cultures and needs we created How YOU Work; a program supporting your whole human experience at Oyster:

• Work from anywhere: Oyster has no borders or HQ. As long as work is timely your team is supported and youre authorized to work where you live you can work from anywhere.

• Paid time off: Enjoy 40 days off per year (including holidays and vacation) or more if required by your country.

• Mental health support: Access Plumm our mental well-being service.

• Wellbeing allowance: Each month receive a wellbeing allowance in your ThanksBen wallet. Spend it on a wide range of options; see the benefits catalogue for ideas.

• Flexible parental leave: All new parents are eligible for at least three months paid leave with job protection for up to 12 months or as required locally.

• WFH stipend: Receive a stipend for your laptop and home office equipment to get you set up quickly.

We embrace diverse perspectives and intentionally build our product and company with an inclusive global mindset. We encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every criterion and are committed to a trust-based thriving environment.

Oyster is committed to ensuring equal opportunity of employment for qualified persons with disabilities and actively fosters an inclusive work environment. If you require reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process please email with the subject line: Interview Accommodations.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC