Financial Analyst

Banyan Canopy Group is the Excellence Centre for Banyan Software, providing world-class operational support to drive the success of enterprise software businesses worldwide. Based in Karachi, Pakistan, Banyan Canopy Group plays a critical role in Banyan Software’s long-term buy-and-hold strategy, delivering exceptional services that enable sustainable growth and operational excellence. At Banyan Canopy Group, we are committed to fostering talent, streamlining operations, and upholding the highest standards of accuracy and integrity.

About Banyan Software

Banyan Software provides a permanent home for successful enterprise software companies, their employees, and their customers. Our mission is to acquire, build, and grow great enterprise software businesses that hold leading positions in niche vertical markets around the world.

Banyan has been recognized as the #1 fastest-growing private software company in the U.S. on the Inc. 5000 and ranked among the top ten fastest-growing companies on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500.

Founded in 2016, Banyan operates with a permanent capital base designed to preserve the legacy of founders. We follow a long-term, buy-and-hold-for-life strategy, focused on growing software companies that serve specialized vertical markets.

As a global organization, flexibility to support teams across multiple time zones is important. This is an in-office role, five days per week, with working hours from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM PKT to align with global teams.

Job: Financial Analyst 

Job Profile:

As a Financial Analyst, you will take ownership of accounting and financial operations across assigned operating companies. You will manage general ledger (GL) activities, oversee accounts payable (AP) and receivable (AR) processes, and ensure financial reporting is prepared in accordance with US GAAP.

In addition, you will support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to provide insights that drive business decisions. This role offers exposure to M&A integration activities and provides opportunities to contribute to process optimization through automation and AI-driven tools in a dynamic, global environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Own and execute month-end close processes in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage general ledger (GL), accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR) activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements, leveraging automation and AI tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support adoption of AI-driven solutions for reporting and financial analysis.
• Review and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across assigned entities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and support audit processes.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare forecasts.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance.
• Prepare financial reports and ad-hoc analysis for stakeholders.
• Actively support integration of newly acquired operating companies, including financial reporting and process transition.
• Assist in acquisition accounting, including PPA and NTA schedules.
• Develop and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Build relationships with stakeholders across operating companies.

Qualifications for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting, including US GAAP.
• Experience managing GL, AP, AR, and month-end close processes.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Exposure to global finance operations across multiple regions, with the opportunity to build specialized expertise.
• The opportunity to contribute to and shape a growing global function within a long-term, acquisition-driven organization.
• A collaborative and challenging environment with cross-functional and international exposure.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, with the potential to grow into broader regional or global roles over time.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Banyan Software International (Private) Limited d/b/a Banyan Canopy Group is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are treated with respect and fairness.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable laws.

Beware of Recruitment Scams

We have been made aware of individuals fraudulently posing as members of our Talent Acquisition team and extending fake job offers. These scams may involve requests for personal information or payment for equipment. 

Protect yourself by following these steps:

• Verify that all communications from our recruiting team come from an @banyansoftware.com email address.
• Remember, employers will never request payment or banking information during the hiring process.
• If you receive a suspicious message, do not respond — instead, forward it to careers@banyansoftware.com and/or report it to the platform where you received it.

Your safety and security are important to us. Thank you for staying vigilant.