Lead Financial Analyst, FP&A
<p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY</strong></span></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation.</span></p><p> </p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.</strong></span></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.</span></p><p> </p><br><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>YOUR IMPACT</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">As a<strong> </strong>Lead Financial Analyst, FP&A, you will play a pivotal role in enabling informed business decisions across OpenText's digital business organization. Partnering closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams, you will consolidate, analyze, and report on financial performance while delivering insights that support operational and investment decisions. Your expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, planning, and business partnership will help drive long-term value, improve financial visibility, and support strategic growth initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to influence key business outcomes while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your ideas and analytical expertise can make a meaningful impact.</span></p><p><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Consolidate, validate, and report financial performance results, including P&L, operating expenses, headcount, variance analysis, and executive commentary.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Partner with business leaders to support monthly forecasts, annual planning activities, and ongoing financial performance management. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare executive-level presentations, business cases, and financial analyses that support strategic decision-making. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Analyze financial and operational data to develop recommendations, perform scenario planning, and evaluate business opportunities and investments. Leverage data from multiple systems and reporting tools to deliver meaningful insights and enhance financial visibility across the organization. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with Finance and business partners across a diverse portfolio to identify key trends, risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support process improvement, automation, and reporting enhancements that increase efficiency and scalability across FP&A activities. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Perform ad hoc analysis and special projects that support business priorities and strategic initiatives.</span></li></ul><p><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">5+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably within Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including experience partnering with business leaders and stakeholders. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline; CPA designation or CPA candidacy is considered an asset.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial reporting systems, ERP platforms, and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships and influence stakeholders across multiple functions and levels of the organization. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. </span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey financial insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience within the technology or telecommunications industry is preferred.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><br>ONE LAST THING</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">OpenText is more than just a corporation; it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. As a Lead Financial Analyst, FP&A, you'll have the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, support business growth, and help shape the financial future of a world-leading information management company. If you're passionate about turning data into insights, partnering with business leaders, and driving meaningful results, we'd love to hear from you.</span></p><p> </p> <br><p> </p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our <a href="https://www.opentext.com/assets/documents/en-US/pdf/opentext-equal-employment-opportunity-statement-of-policy-us-en.pdf">Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy</a> which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.</span></p><p> </p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at <a href="mailto:hr@opentext.com">hr@opentext.com</a>. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.</span></p><p> </p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Compensation:</strong> At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our <a href="https://careers.opentext.com/us/en/why-join-us">Why Join Us</a> page. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.</span></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Salary Range: </strong>$86,800 - $130,200; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.</span></p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>AI Usage Disclosure:</strong> <em>As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.</em></span></p>