Analyst, Strategic Finance and Reporting (Remote)

Employer.com; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Employer.com is seeking an Analyst, Strategic Finance and Reporting to deliver accurate revenue, expense, and churn forecasts and provide actionable insights for growth and cost efficiency.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, People Ops, and Operations to ensure data integrity, build forecasting models, and produce dashboards that track GTM KPIs and financial trends.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in Go-to-Market Analytics, Sales Forecasting, or Sales Performance & Reporting, ideally within a SaaS environment.
• Hands-on experience with sales forecasting, financial modeling, budget-to-actual variance analysis, and revenue reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (complex formulas, pivot tables, etc.).
• Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce) and data warehousing tools (e.g., Redshift) preferred.
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Build, refine, and maintain revenue and churn forecasting models, adapting them based on market conditions and data trends.
• Integrate data from Salesforce, Redshift, Tableau, and other sources for forecasting inputs.
• Develop and maintain dashboards tracking GTM KPIs, sales performance, and revenue and cost trends.

Skills

Go-to-Market Analytics

Sales Forecasting

Sales Performance Reporting

Excel/Google Sheets

Salesforce

SQL

Redshift

Data Analysis

Communication

Tools

Salesforce

Redshift

Job description

Employer.com is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Analyst, Strategic Finance and Reporting to support key strategic initiatives through actionable insights, reliable forecasting, and deep analytical work. This role plays a critical part in driving business growth and cost efficiency by delivering accurate revenue, expense, and churn forecasts.
In this role, you’ll work closely with cross-functional partners across Sales, Marketing, Finance, People Operations, and Operations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of customer and revenue data. You’ll leverage tools such as Salesforce, SQL, and Excel/Google Sheets to build, maintain, and optimize revenue and performance reporting, while identifying and explaining budget-to-actual variances.
If you thrive in fast-paced, data-driven environments and enjoy working at the intersection of analytics, forecasting, and business strategy, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Job Description

Revenue & Churn Forecasting

• Build, refine, and maintain revenue and churn forecasting models, adapting them based on market conditions, business needs, and evolving data trends
• Continuously improve forecasting methodologies to enhance accuracy and predictability
• Conduct variance analysis between forecasts and actuals, and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders

Data Integration & Analytics

• Integrate data from Salesforce, Redshift, Tableau, and other sources to ensure reliable inputs for forecasting and reporting
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to gather, validate, and align data for decision-making
• Perform deep-dive analyses to uncover trends, anomalies, and root causes

Reporting & Decision Support

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports tracking GTM KPIs, sales performance, and revenue and cost trends (e.g., ARPU, Gross Margin, LTV, headcount costs, OpEx)
• Present key insights, forecasts, and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders
• Support budgeting, goal-setting, and revenue growth initiatives through data-driven guidance

Process Optimization & Data Quality

• Maintain high standards for data accuracy, governance, and integrity across reporting and analytics
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, automate workflows, and improve analytical efficiency
• Act as a subject matter expert in forecasting methodologies, reporting best practices, and analytics tools

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in Go-to-Market Analytics, Sales Forecasting, or Sales Performance & Reporting, ideally within a SaaS environment
• Hands-on experience with sales forecasting, financial modeling, budget-to-actual variance analysis, and revenue reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (complex formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
• Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce) and data warehousing tools (e.g., Redshift) preferred
• Strong SQL skills for data extraction, transformation, and analysis
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate complex insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.