Financial Analyst

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Description
We are seeking a highly analytical and business-minded Financial Planning & Analysis professional to play a critical role in driving financial visibility and strategic decision-making within a high-growth Insurtech organization. This role partners closely with Accounting, Sales, Operations, and executive leadership to deliver accurate financial reporting, insightful performance analysis, and data-driven recommendations across the business. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced SaaS environments, brings deep expertise in P&L management, forecasting, and financial modeling, and is passionate about transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights. This position offers the opportunity to directly influence pricing strategy, forecasting accuracy, and long-term growth through disciplined financial analysis and modern BI and automation tools.
Responsibilities
Financial Close & Performance Analysis

Own and support the monthly close financial analysis process, partnering closely with Accounting to ensure accurate reporting
Analyze monthly results and provide detailed variance analysis vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods
Maintain deep visibility into the company P&L, identifying key drivers of revenue, gross margin, and operating expenses
Build and maintain executive-level reporting packages and financial dashboards
Ensure reporting and analysis align with GAAP accounting principles
Implement process improvements in financial close and reporting to enhance operational efficiency, standardize workflows and strengthen reporting accuracy
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Modeling

Support the development of annual operating plans, budgets, and rolling forecasts
Build and maintain robust financial models to evaluate business performance and future growth
Develop scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic planning
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Leadership to understand financial drivers
Pricing & Unit Economics

Conduct pricing and margin analysis across products, customers, and segments
Analyze SaaS unit economics including ARR, gross margin, CAC, and contribution margin
Support pricing strategy through data-driven modeling and financial insight
Data & Business Intelligence

Build advanced Excel models and automate reporting where possible
Develop Power BI dashboards to provide real-time visibility into financial and operational performance
Leverage AI tools and data automation to improve financial analysis and decision support
Present insights and recommendations clearly to leadership using PowerPoint
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
3–6+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or high-growth tech/SaaS finance
Strong understanding of P&L management and GAAP accounting fundamentals
Expert-level Excel skills (financial modeling, complex formulas, data analysis, large datasets)
Experience building financial models and forecasting frameworks
Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools
Strong proficiency with PowerPoint for executive presentations
Familiarity with AI tools, automation, or data analytics is a strong plus
What Defines Success In This Role

Exceptionally analytical and data-driven
Able to move quickly from data → insight → recommendation
Naturally curious and proactive in identifying financial trends and risks
Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environments
High attention to detail while maintaining strong business judgment
Strong communicator who can translate complex financial information into clear insights for leadership