Senior Strategic Finance Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop financial models driven by key drivers and conduct scenario analyses to facilitate annual planning, forecasting, and long-term strategic decisions.

• Take ownership of Muck Rack’s financial planning framework in Pigment, ensuring that models are dependable, thoroughly documented, and linked to precise source data.

• Act as the main finance partner for managing non-headcount expenses across the organization, assisting business leaders in monitoring spending against the plan while proactively identifying risks and opportunities.

• Evaluate performance across critical business areas and create executive-ready insights to aid in monthly, quarterly, and annual performance assessments.

• Enhance and automate KPI reporting utilizing tools like Equals, Google Sheets, and Looker to minimize manual tasks and improve leadership visibility into business performance.

• Work collaboratively across departments including GTM, Engineering, Analytics, and Finance to establish metrics, develop business cases, and assess the impact of strategic initiatives.

• Conduct ad hoc analyses to support initiatives aimed at company growth and efficiency, leveraging both internal data sources and external benchmarks.

• Continuously refine finance tools and workflows by identifying avenues to streamline processes and harness new technologies.

⛳️ Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or a comparable finance role.

• Proficient financial modeling and analytical abilities with advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets.

• Experience in managing budgets or tracking expenses for business functions or departments.

• Practical experience with financial planning software such as Pigment, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, or similar applications.

• Background in SaaS, technology, or other high-growth business sectors.

• Thorough understanding of SaaS and GTM metrics including ARR, NRR, bookings versus revenue, churn, and funnel conversion.

• Familiarity with operational data sources such as Salesforce, Looker, or NetSuite; knowledge of SQL is a plus.

• Capability to convert complex financial analyses into straightforward narratives for executives and cross-departmental stakeholders.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to present financial insights to leadership.

• A curious mindset, ownership mentality, and readiness to delve into data to uncover the underlying reasons for performance outcomes.

• Comfort in navigating ambiguity and enhancing processes in dynamic environments.

• Interest in utilizing technology and automation to enhance financial workflows and reporting.

• Initiative to integrate AI tools into daily tasks to boost productivity and expedite delivery.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance

• 401(k) with employer contributions

• Equity opportunities

• Home office stipend

• Phone and internet reimbursement

• Coworking membership

• Virtual and in-person team bonding activities (lunches, events, competitions)

• 4+ weeks of PTO, in addition to paid sick and mental health days

• 13 paid holidays with the option to exchange for personal days

• Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave

• Bi-annual performance reviews, team workshops, and leadership training

• Unlimited access to Coursera and O’Reilly

• 2 additional PTO days each year for learning and development

• Quarterly wellness stipend and complimentary Headspace subscription