Strategic Financial Analyst - Corporate Strategy & Development New Office Location or Remote - USA

GHX Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GHX Company seeks a Strategic Financial Analyst to partner with the CEO and executive team in Corporate Strategy & Development. The role spans corporate strategy, M&A, pricing, R&D investments, and new product commercialization in a modern SaaS business.

The candidate will independently frame complex problems, build actionable financial models, and present recommendations to senior leadership and PE sponsors. A strategic mindset and executive presence are required.

Qualifications

• Senior finance professional with a strategic mindset in a private equity-backed environment.
• Experience spanning corporate strategy, M&A, pricing, R&D investment, and new product commercialization.
• Ability to frame complex problems, develop actionable recommendations, and communicate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary financial partner to the CEO on strategic initiatives, including market expansion and long-range planning.
• Lead end-to-end M&A analysis: target screening, financial modeling, valuation, due diligence support, and post-close integration tracking.
• Develop market sizing frameworks (TAM/SAM/SOM) and investment theses for new product introductions and R&D allocation.
• Own pricing strategy analytics, including models for monetization options, price elasticity, and margin impact across SaaS products.
• Construct and maintain dynamic financial models supporting go-to-market decisions and LTV/CAC analysis.
• Translate strategic investments into quantified outcomes: IRR, NPV, and scenario-weighted returns for board and PE sponsor.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

M&A analysis

Executive communication

FP&A

Education

MBA or CFA

Tools

Excel

DCF modeling

Valuation

Job description

Strategic Financial Analyst - Corporate Strategy & Development

Office Location or Remote - USA

We are seeking a senior finance professional with a strategic mindset who thrives in a dynamic, private equity-backed business environment. This person will serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, providing analytical rigor and strategic insight to drive the company's highest-priority growth initiatives. Spanning corporate strategy, M&A, pricing, R&D investment, and new product commercialization, this role sits at the intersection of finance and corporate strategy in a modern SaaS company. The candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter who can independently frame complex problems, develop actionable recommendations, and communicate with conviction to senior stakeholders.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary financial partner to the CEO on strategic initiatives, including market expansion, competitive positioning, and long-range planning
• Lead end-to-end M&A analysis: target screening, financial modeling, valuation (DCF, LBO, comparable company/transaction analysis), due diligence support, and post-close integration tracking
• Develop comprehensive market sizing frameworks (TAM/SAM/SOM) and investment theses for new product introductions and R&D allocation decisions
• Own pricing strategy analytics - building models that evaluate monetization options, price elasticity, packaging structures, and margin impact across the SaaS product portfolio
• Construct and maintain dynamic financial models that support go-to-market decisions, including customer lifetime value (LTV), customer acquisition cost (CAC), payback periods, and cohort analysis
• Translate strategic investments into quantified financial outcomes, including IRR, NPV, and scenario-weighted return analyses for board and PE sponsor consumption
• Play a key role in preparing annual budgets and monthly reforecasts across bookings, revenue, operating expense, and capital expenditure
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of financial results, including detailed variance analysis to budget, prior forecast, and prior year; identify key business drivers
• Participate in the compilation of monthly and quarterly reporting to the Board of Directors and PE sponsor
• Present financial information and strategic recommendations to the CFO, CEO, and senior leadership, as well as PE ownership as needed
• Provide insight on financial risks and opportunities toward the company's goals across multiple functional and business unit areas
• Act as a financial liaison for business and functional leaders on cross-functional strategic projects
• Gain and demonstrate a deep understanding of GHX's business model, products, competitive landscape, and industry dynamics
• Participate in the integration of new businesses and acquisitions
• Identify process improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy in FP&A workflows
• Participates in special projects as deemed necessary by management

Preferred Skills:

• Strategic thinker with strong executive presence and ability to distill complex analysis into clear, concise narratives for C-suite and board audiences