Strategic Finance Analyst, Product Finance
Ladders · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $137,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Strategic Finance Analyst role in Consumer Tech.
- Lead forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning.
- Partner with executives for business decisions.
- Influence enterprise performance and financial operations.
- Remote US-based with hybrid focus.
About the role
Strategic Finance Analyst Product Finance
For our client, we are seeking a Strategic Finance Analyst Product Finance to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space. This role will strengthen forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes that guide business decisions. You will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to improve planning processes, financial discipline, controls, and resource allocation. The position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise performance and scalable financial operations within a technology-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Own key components of the company Ads revenue planning and forecasting.
- Collaborate with product teams to convert strategy into quantifiable financial results.
- Develop financial processes and dashboards to monitor performance and insights.
- Create monthly and quarterly performance materials for leadership, including forecasts and variance analyses.
- Perform financial modeling on various initiatives and leverage SQL for data analysis.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Finance, etc.) or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years in strategic finance at a high growth tech, investment banking, or consulting environment.
- Advanced skills in Excel/Google Sheets, including financial modeling and analysis.
- Experience in creating revenue forecasts and linking KPIs to financial performance.
- Ability to prepare executive materials and present insights to senior leaders.
Benefits
- Remote work flexibility with a focus on a hybrid work environment.
- Access to a competitive equity grant structure upon hiring and annually.
- Comprehensive benefits package tailored to the needs of employees in various locations.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-impact role within a growing company.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
Key skills/competency
- Strategic Finance
- Financial Planning
- Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Financial Modeling
- SQL
- Data Analysis
- Leadership
- Consumer Technology
- Revenue Planning
Skills & topics
- Strategic Finance Analyst
- Finance
- Financial Planning
- Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Financial Modeling
- SQL
- Data Analysis
- Revenue Planning
- Consumer Technology
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in strategic finance, financial modeling, forecasting, and SQL, aligning with the 'Strategic Finance Analyst' role.
- Quantify achievements: Use numbers to demonstrate your impact in previous roles, especially in revenue planning and financial analysis.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize advanced Excel/Google Sheets and SQL proficiency, crucial for this Strategic Finance Analyst position.
- Understand the company: Research the consumer technology space and Ladders' mission to articulate your fit during the interview.
- Prepare for analytics: Be ready to discuss financial modeling scenarios and data-driven insights relevant to Ads revenue.
Technical preparation
Master advanced Excel/Google Sheets functions.,Practice building complex financial models.,Develop proficiency in SQL for data analysis.,Create sample revenue forecasts and variance analyses.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you influenced business decisions.,How have you improved financial planning processes?,Tell me about a challenging financial analysis.,How do you collaborate with cross-functional teams?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for the Strategic Finance Analyst role at Ladders?
- The Strategic Finance Analyst at Ladders will own Ads revenue planning and forecasting, collaborate with product teams, develop financial processes and dashboards, create leadership performance materials, and perform financial modeling using SQL for data analysis.
- What qualifications are essential for the Strategic Finance Analyst position at Ladders?
- Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field, 2+ years in strategic finance at a high-growth tech company, investment banking, or consulting, advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills for financial modeling, experience with revenue forecasts, and the ability to present insights to senior leaders.
- Is this a remote position for the Strategic Finance Analyst at Ladders?
- Yes, this Strategic Finance Analyst position is remote, with a focus on a hybrid work environment, and is open to US-based candidates only. Visa sponsorship is not available.
- What is the compensation for the Strategic Finance Analyst role at Ladders?
- The annual compensation for the Strategic Finance Analyst role at Ladders ranges from $130,000 to $137,000.
- What kind of financial modeling experience is required for the Strategic Finance Analyst at Ladders?
- The Strategic Finance Analyst role requires advanced skills in financial modeling using Excel/Google Sheets. You will leverage these skills for various initiatives and data analysis, including revenue forecasting and performance insights.
- Does Ladders offer visa sponsorship for the Strategic Finance Analyst position?
- No, Ladders does not offer visa sponsorship for this Strategic Finance Analyst position. Candidates must be US-based.
- What benefits are offered to a Strategic Finance Analyst at Ladders?
- Benefits include remote work flexibility with a hybrid focus, a competitive equity grant, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-impact role within a growing company.