Senior Analyst, Strategic Finance and Reporting (Remote)

Employer.com; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Employer.com is seeking a highly analytical Analyst, Strategic Finance and Reporting to drive growth and cost efficiency through accurate revenue, expense, and churn forecasts. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, People Operations, and Operations to ensure data integrity across forecasting and reporting platforms.

You’ll leverage Salesforce, SQL, and Excel/Google Sheets to build dashboards, analyze variances, and deliver insights to stakeholders, while identifying opportunities to

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in Go-to-Market Analytics or Sales Forecasting in SaaS.
• Hands-on experience with sales forecasting, financial modeling, budget‑to‑actual variance analysis, and revenue reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; SQL skills.
• Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce) and data warehousing (Redshift).

Responsibilities

• Build, refine, and maintain revenue and churn forecasting models; adapt to market conditions.
• Integrate data from Salesforce, Redshift, Tableau to ensure reliable inputs for forecasting and reporting.
• Develop dashboards tracking GTM KPIs, sales performance, and revenue trends; present insights to senior stakeholders.
• Improve data quality, governance, and automate reporting workflows.

Skills

Go-to-Market Analytics

Sales Forecasting

Budget-to-Actual Analysis

Tools

Salesforce

SQL

Redshift

Tableau

Excel/Google Sheets

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.