Senior Financial Analyst

Banyan Software is the best permanent home for software businesses that serve specialized industries, their employees, and their customers. With a buy-grow-and-hold-for-life approach and a permanent capital base, Banyan acquires and grows companies worldwide, honoring founder legacies and helping portfolio companies modernize through shared AI expertise and operational discipline. Founded in 2016, Banyan operates more than 120 portfolio companies across North and South America, Europe, and APAC, and has appeared on the Inc. 5000 list for six consecutive years. The Banyan Software Foundation, endowed with $100 million in Banyan stock, leverages technology to build a greener and more equitable world. Position Description Senior Financial Analyst UK About Banyan Software: Banyan Software provides the best permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and customers. We are on a mission to acquire, build and grow great enterprise software businesses all over the world that have dominant positions in niche vertical markets. In recent years, Banyan was named the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the US on the Inc. 5000 and amongst the top 10 fastest-growing companies by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. Founded in 2016 with a permanent capital base setup to preserve the legacy of founders, Banyan focuses on a buy and hold for life strategy for growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets. Job Profile: This is an exciting and entrepreneurial opportunity to join a fast-paced software consolidator with a significant growth trajectory. The Senior Financial Analyst will report to the Finance Manager or designate. This role will focus on partnering with operating and finance colleagues to support high-quality software businesses owned by Banyan Software. The position is ideal for an individual that has the interest and aptitude to be involved in all aspects of finance operations, including revenue recognition, accounts payables and expenses, cash management, financial reporting, and analysis, as well as systems. This finance group also aims to play a “value added” role by leveraging financial and other data to drive shareholder value. Responsibilities: ● Prepare timely and accurate GAAP financial statements, board reporting, budgets, and KPIs of operating companies to drive growth and smart decision-making. ● Perform quality assurance on finance and accounting work products (e.g., reviewing GL postings for accuracy, monitoring revenue recognition, refining variance explanations in reporting). ● Contribute to the operational performance of operating companies through analysis of budget-to-actuals, benchmarking against portfolio, operational revenue and expense analysis, and insights that further facilitate decision making. ● Partner with M&A colleagues and support the operational / financial integration of acquisitions ● Implement process improvement initiatives contemplated in M&A business cases. ● Development of ad hoc reports dashboards to help CEOs with monitoring their businesses ● Document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to promote best practices and efficiency across the portfolio. ● Provide financial advice and guidance to business as requested Qualifications for success: The ideal candidate for the role will possess the following characteristics: ● Minimum of 3 years of experience in a finance/accounting role ● College degree in business, accounting, or finance will be preferred. ● Accounting designation ● Solid working knowledge of accounting principles and practices ● Experience with Sage Intacct and/or QuickBooks is an asset. ● Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. ● Highly motivated and energetic with interest in entrepreneurship, software, and finance Banyan Software company encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any accommodations needed to s