Strategic Finance Analyst

About Us

Perk (formerly TravelPerk) is the intelligent platform for travel and spend management. Built to tackle the time-consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate everything from travel bookings to expenses, invoice processing, and more. By eliminating this shadow work that wastes hours, erodes morale, and saps innovation, we’re on a mission to power real work, with real impact.

We’re trusted by more than 10,000 companies worldwide, including Wise, On Running, Breitling, and Fabletics, and we’re tackling the 7 hours of lost productivity per employee each week, a $1.7 trillion problem.

Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. We combine innovation, control, and simplicity to transform how businesses work and how people feel at work.

At Perk, we’re driven by our values, like being an owner, delivering a 7-star experience, and working as one team. We value curiosity, purpose, and mindset, not just knowledge, to unlock the power in your potential. Our talent team brings together leading minds from the travel and SaaS industries, representing over 70 countries. If you’re excited about having a real impact and shaping how millions of people experience work, we’d love you on the team.

Visit www.perk.com to learn more.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an exceptional Strategic Finance Analyst to join our Strategic Finance team, to be based in our Barcelona office!

The Strategic Finance department is responsible for crafting our long-term strategic roadmap and optimizing how we allocate resources to fuel our growth and create lasting value. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Finance, in this role, you will be pivotal in shaping the company's operational plan and creating scalable business models. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll be instrumental in translating intricate operational goals into financial achievements. Your keen analytical skills and effective communication abilities will be put to good use as you cultivate strong relationships and build trust throughout the organization. We are building a world-class strategic finance team that is ultimately here to win. If you're ready to embark on this journey with us, read on!

What You'll do

• Take ownership of both short-term and long-term forecasting models, ensuring the Leadership team has the data for precise decision-making.

• Collaborate closely with key cross-functional teams to gain insights into critical business developments that could impact future projections.

• Provide support for the comprehensive planning and execution of both the long-term strategic plan and the Annual Operating Plan.

• Utilize an analytical approach to influence strategic decision-making, encompassing capital allocation and long-term financial planning choices.

• Execute essential financial processes, encompassing reporting, forecasting, budgeting, ROI-based resource allocation, and internal as well as external benchmarking.

• Monitor crucial performance metrics and offer valuable insights through regular reporting and ad hoc analysis.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant experience in investment banking, management consulting, corporate finance, transaction services, or Strategic Finance/FP&A, ideally gained in an analyst or similar role.

• A track record of exceptional performance within intense, high-performing teams.

• An ability to challenge the status quo with a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Data-driven mindset, coupled with a dedication to facilitating rapid decision-making, even when aiming for excellence rather than perfection.

• Proficiency in Excel, including the ability to create and manage complex financial models.

• Strong knowledge of financial statements, accounting principles, and investment analysis.

• Capability to build trust with various lines of business.

• Willingness to stretch beyond your comfort zone, constantly seek growth and embrace new challenges whilst always being open to feedback

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a quantitative field.

What We Offer

• Receive competitive compensation and equity ownership in Perk.

• Rest and recharge with our generous allocation of vacation days plus public holidays.

• Take control of your physical health with your choice of private healthcare or a gym allowance.

• Know that your loved ones are protected financially through your Life Insurance if the worst were to happen.

• Join our unforgettable Perk events, including our spectacular annual summer party.

• Always feel supported with Spring Health, our market-leading wellbeing partner, providing fast, comprehensive access to 12x therapy and 12x coaching sessions for you and your loved ones.

• Make your money go further with our flexible compensation plan.

• Focus on your family with 17 weeks’ paid parental leave during your child’s first year.

• Contribute to your community with 16 paid hours per year to spend volunteering for your dearest charitable causes.

• Broaden your horizons with up to 20 "Work from Anywhere" days per year.

• Nurture your language skills with in real-life English, Spanish and Catalan lessons.

• Follow your passions and take a four-week, fully paid sabbatical once you reach 5 years

• Let us help you move to one of our hubs with relocation support.
  

How We Work

At Perk, we take an IRL-first approach to work, where our team works together in-person 3 days a week. As such, this role requires you to be based within commuting distance of our hubs. We fundamentally believe in the value of meeting in real life to improve connectivity, productivity, creativity and ultimately making us a great place to work.

For certain roles, we can help with relocation from anywhere in the world, English is the official language at the office. Please submit your resume in English if you choose to apply. Do not forget to submit an updated portfolio and/or resume.

Perk is a global company with a diverse customer base, and we want to make sure the people behind our product reflect that. We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means you’re welcome at Perk regardless of how you look, where you’re from, or anything else that makes you, well, you.

Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams

All official communication from Perk will always come from email addresses ending in @perk.com or @externalperk.com, our verified social media channels, or recruiters listed on our official LinkedIn page. We will never ask you to pay for equipment, training, or fees, request sensitive personal information such as bank details early in the process, or communicate through unofficial apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal. If you receive a message claiming to be from Perk that seems suspicious, please do not respond. Forward it to security [at] perk .com, and we will confirm whether it is legitimate.