Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst at North Star Staffing

Our client is actively seeking a Financial Analyst to bring advanced expertise in financial modeling, strategic planning, and investment analysis. In this pivotal contract role, you will be instrumental in analyzing complex financial and marketing data, developing actionable insights, and contributing to cutting-edge AI-driven solutions. Your work will involve creating high-impact rubrics and frameworks that directly inform critical business decisions for the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze complex financial and marketing datasets to deliver actionable business intelligence.
• Develop, refine, and implement sophisticated financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses.
• Create comprehensive rubrics and frameworks, leveraging deep domain expertise, to enhance AI model performance.
• Prepare, review, and optimize financial reporting, ensuring strict adherence to US GAAP or IFRS standards.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to provide crucial support for strategic planning and decision-making processes.
• Ensure unwavering compliance with all relevant financial regulations and robust internal controls.
• Advise proactively on key SaaS metrics, including Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR), Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC), and Customer Lifetime Value (LTV), to strategically inform business strategies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a closely related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), audit, or SaaS finance.
• Investment banking experience is highly preferred for this role.
• Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to convey complex financial concepts clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated strong analytical mindset and meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CFA, or a similar advanced financial certification.
• Over 7 years of comprehensive professional experience in a relevant field.
• In-depth knowledge and practical application of SaaS metrics and performance analytics.

Key skills/competency

• Financial Modeling
• Strategic Planning
• Investment Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• US GAAP/IFRS
• SaaS Metrics (ARR, MRR, CAC, LTV)
• Data Analysis
• Business Intelligence
• AI Frameworks
• Cross-functional Collaboration