oyster - Senior Analyst - Finance Operations (Cost Controlling)
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. • Payroll operations or payroll finance experience. • Experience working in global or multinational environments. • Exposure to BI or data visualization tools. • YOU'LL ALSO NEED • A reliable home internet connection (or be able to get one). • HOW WE WORK TOGETHER AT OYSTER • 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 doesn’t 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 https://oysterhr.notion.site/Welcome-to-The-Reef-Oyster-s-Open-Source-Employee-Guide-fc482e3f107c4afd8c85ed217f1d0c1d to help other global teams learn from our experiences. • With diverse locations, cultures, and needs, we created How YOU Work; https://oysterhr.notion.site/How-YOU-work-ac16c1932e314ffd8cb693e332458395 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 you're 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 https://oysterhr.notion.site/Plumm-3b5e7e70dec6428e975f68f25972cfb7, 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 https://www.thanksben.com/employee-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. • ✨ THE BEST JOBS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE • We embrace diverse perspectives and intentionally build our product and company with an inclusive, global mindset. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t 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 [email protected] with the subject line: Interview Accommodations. • Our available positions are on our careers page. Our team will only contact you from an @oysterhr.com email, and we will never ask for money as part of an interview process or job offer. If you receive a suspicious email about Oyster jobs or are directed to a site other than www.oysterhr.com/careers http://www.oysterhr.com/careers, please report it via our Compliance and Ethics Helpline https://faceup.com/c/8tpzyyye.
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.
Benefits
• Please enter the country you are located in • Please select the option that best describes your authorization to work in your country of residence. • I am a citizen/permanent resident with full work authorization • I have an existing work permit/visa that does not require employer sponsorship • I have a work permit/visa that requires employer transfer or sponsorship • I currently need employer sponsorship to work legally in my country of residence • Can you describe a time when you identified and resolved a complex cost-related issue? What was the challenge, and how did you approach it? • What tools or techniques have you used to improve efficiency or automate processes in your previous finance roles (e.g., Excel, Power Query, Power BI, SAP, etc.)? • Please share a short summary about yourself and why you're interested in Oyster! • What attributes do you possess that set you up for success in a fully remote environment? • Google Workspace (GSuite) • None of the above • I confirm I have read OysterHR's Privacy Notice • Recruiting Privacy Policy
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