Senior Financial Analyst

Metropolis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolis is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to drive corporate finance functions with rigorous analysis and strategic storytelling. You will build institutional-grade models, guide capital allocation, and influence stakeholders across a rapidly scaling organization.

The role emphasizes end-to-end forecasting, variance analysis, and proactive management of OpEx and headcount to sustain profitability. Metropolis offers a base salary with comprehensive benefits and a culture of collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Corporate Finance/FP&A/Investment Banking experience in a high-growth tech environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, macros) and ERP/EPM systems (NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, Anaplan).
• Solid GAAP foundation with ability to deconstruct unit economics across business lines.
• Experience leveraging generative AI and data tools to accelerate financial modeling and reporting.
• Proven ability to translate data into forward-looking guidance and executive narratives.
• Strong data visualization and storytelling to support leadership decisions.
• Proactive, able to manage multiple high-priority deliverables under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting cycles.
• Perform variance analysis (Actuals vs Budget/Forecast) and explain the why behind numbers.
• Build sophisticated financial models for capital allocation, long-range planning, and ROI analysis.
• Advise business units and translate performance into enterprise-wide impact.
• Manage OpEx and headcount alignment with profitability goals.
• Prepare board-ready reporting and internal dashboards.
• Audit and refine financial workflows; document SOPs to support scale.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Data storytelling

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

NetSuite

Adaptive Insights

Anaplan

Job description

The real world is the next frontier, and at Metropolis, we are creating the artificial intelligence to make it responsive. We are pioneering the Recognition Economy — a future where mundane repetition disappears and being known unlocks access, comfort, and belonging everywhere you go. From transforming parking into a seamless drive‑in, drive‑out experience for millions of Members to expanding our intelligence layer across retail and hospitality, we are building a world that feels instinctive and magical. The future isn’t coming; it’s here, and we need builders, innovators, and problem solvers to help us create it.

Who you are

Metropolis is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to serve as a key engine for our corporate finance function. You are a high‑fidelity analytical thinker who thrives in the intersection of complex data and strategic storytelling. In this role, you will go beyond traditional reporting to act as a financial navigator, identifying trends and risks before they hit the ledger. You possess the technical rigor to build institutional‑grade models and the communication prowess to influence stakeholders across our rapidly scaling organization.

What you'll do

• Drive the end‑to‑end execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting cycles
• Manage complex variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast) to provide the “why” behind the numbers, ensuring leadership has a pulse on fiscal health
• Build and maintain sophisticated, dynamic financial models to support capital allocation, long‑range planning, and ROI analysis for new market expansions and product launches
• Act as a dedicated financial advisor to various business units, translating departmental performance into enterprise‑level impact
• Help stakeholders manage their OpEx and Headcount while maintaining alignment with company‑wide profitability goals
• Lead the preparation of board‑ready reporting packages and internal management dashboards
• Perform meticulous integrity checks to ensure our financial data remains the “single source of truth” for the organization
• Continuously audit and refine financial workflows
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, shorten month‑end reporting cycles, and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support a world‑class finance department

What we're looking for

• 3+ years of progressive experience in Corporate Finance, FP&A, or Investment Banking, preferably within a high‑growth technology, AI, or infrastructure‑heavy environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, nested logic, macros) and experience with ERP/EPM systems (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive Insights, or Anaplan)
• Solid foundation in GAAP and advanced financial analysis, with the ability to deconstruct unit economics across diverse business lines by synthesizing massive, multi‑faceted data sets into clear margin profiles
• Proven ability to leverage generative AI and advanced data tools (e.g., LLMs, specialized financial AI agents, automated data analysis workflows) to accelerate financial modeling, synthesize market research, and automate routine reporting without sacrificing accuracy
• Proven track record of moving beyond basic financial reporting to deliver forward‑looking guidance by synthesizing data to explain the narrative behind the numbers and what to do next
• Exceptional ability to distill granular data into clear, executive‑level narratives while maintaining perfection regarding the visual presentation of data and accuracy of insights
• Demonstrate a proactive, “no task too small” attitude with comfort in ambiguity and a proven track record of managing multiple high‑priority deliverables under tight deadlines

While not required, these are a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field
• MBA or CFA track

4 Days in Office: Metropolis values in‑person collaboration to drive innovation, strengthen culture, and enhance the Member experience. Our corporate team members hold to our office‑first model, which requires employees to be on‑site at least four days a week, fostering organic interactions that spark creativity and connection.

When you join Metropolis, you’ll join a team of world‑class product leaders and engineers, building an ecosystem of technologies at the intersection of parking, mobility, and real estate. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and the best idea wins. You will play a key role in building and maintaining this culture as our organization grows.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $95,000.00 USD to $120,000.00 USD annually. The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant’s qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment. Base salary is one component of Metropolis’ total compensation package, which may also include access to or eligibility for healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a lucrative stock option plan, bonus plans, and more.

Metropolis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We make all hiring decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy), national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.