Senior Financial Analyst

Bitwise; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Unlimited PTO

Office in SF, NYC, London

Meals and snacks

Stipend for company cell phone

Winter break

Annual events

Job summary

Bitwise is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the FP&A team, supporting planning, reporting, and strategic decisions across the organization. You will build scalable financial models, analyze large datasets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel proficiency, data validation, and a proactive mindset, with opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance financial analysis.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, or a similar analytical role.
• Experience in asset management or financial services preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop ad hoc financial analyses and models to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, uncover insights, and inform business decisions.
• Reconcile financial data across multiple sources, investigate discrepancies, and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Build and maintain flexible financial models to evaluate new products, partnerships, and business initiatives.
• Support global budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, including departmental expenses and headcount.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting, variance analyses, and performance dashboards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers, challenge assumptions, and support financial decisions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate financial processes using AI and emerging technologies.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of FP&A systems, reporting tools, and data integrations.
• Proactively identify financial risks, opportunities, and areas requiring deeper analysis.

Skills

FP&A

Financial Modeling

Excel

SQL/Power Query

Tools

SQL/Power Query

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly analytical, intellectually curious, and creative Senior Financial Analyst to join our growing FP&A team. This role will support financial planning, reporting, financial operations, and strategic decision-making across Bitwise's global organization.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional problem-solver who enjoys working with complex financial data, building thoughtful financial models, and uncovering insights that drive business decisions. This individual will also help develop scalable financial processes and leverage emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance our analytical capabilities.

Success in this role requires strong financial acumen, exceptional attention to detail, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to think independently and creatively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop ad hoc financial analyses and models to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends, uncover insights, and inform business decisions.
• Reconcile financial data across multiple sources, investigate discrepancies, and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Build and maintain flexible financial models to evaluate new products, partnerships, and business initiatives.
• Support global budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, including departmental expenses and headcount.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting, variance analyses, and performance dashboards.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers, challenge assumptions, and support financial decisions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate financial processes using AI and emerging technologies.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of FP&A systems, reporting tools, and data integrations.
• Proactively identify financial risks, opportunities, and areas requiring deeper analysis.

Role Requirements:

• 3–5+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, investment banking, or a similarly analytical role.
• Experience in asset management or financial services preferred.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems and develop creative solutions.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, with the ability to build clean, flexible, and intuitive financial models.
• Strong reconciliation and data validation skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and manipulate large datasets from multiple sources. Experience with SQL, Power Query, or similar tools is a plus.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and key business drivers.
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive mindset, with a willingness to challenge assumptions and investigate unexpected results.
• Interest in AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve financial analysis and operational efficiency.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.

What We Offer:

• Compensation: $125,000 - $145,000 + Equity
• Final compensation offered will be determined by factors including candidate experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location
• Equity compensation as a component of all offers
• Health, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life insurance; short- and long-term disability plans
• Company-funded 401(k) plan, no matching required
• Unlimited PTO
• Company-wide winter break for most roles
• Office spaces in San Francisco, New York, and London
• Meals and snacks provided in office
• Paid company cell phone or stipend
• Bitwise "Buddy" Program (30-day new-hire success program)
• Annual anniversary gifts
• Company-wide events including annual holiday party
• Internal Women of Bitwise (WOB) group with fun events

Our Values:

At Bitwise, we believe that our success is a direct reflection of the people who power it. Our work is guided by a core set of values that define how we collaborate, innovate, and serve our clients. We don’t just hire for skill; we hire for a shared commitment to the principles below.

Move fast, with informed rationale

Ask "What would the client want?"

Show gratitude

Your Interview Process:

Our interview process ensures the best fit for both you and Bitwise, and we strive to make each step valuable, insightful, and efficient.

• Meeting the Team
• Work Sample
• Executive/Founders Interview
• References
• Offer!

Bitwise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team of people with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. It is the policy of Bitwise to ensure equal opportunity. All candidates are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Please note that we do not sponsor visas for persons without work authorization in the United States. This role is for full-time employees only (no B2B or contractors). Thank you!

The pay range for this role is:

125,000 - 145,000 USD per year (SF Office)

125,000 - 145,000 USD per year (NYC Office)