Analyst, Strategic Finance and Reporting (Remote)

Company 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

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Build, refine, and maintain revenue and churn forecasting models, adapting them based on market conditions, business needs, and evolving data trends

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Continuously improve forecasting methodologies to enhance accuracy and predictability

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Conduct variance analysis between forecasts and actuals, and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders

Data Integration & Analytics

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Integrate data from Salesforce, Redshift, Tableau, and other sources to ensure reliable inputs for forecasting and reporting

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Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to gather, validate, and align data for decision-making

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Perform deep-dive analyses to uncover trends, anomalies, and root causes

Reporting & Decision Support

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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)

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Present key insights, forecasts, and recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders

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Support budgeting, goal-setting, and revenue growth initiatives through data-driven guidance

Process Optimization & Data Quality

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Maintain high standards for data accuracy, governance, and integrity across reporting and analytics

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Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, automate workflows, and improve analytical efficiency

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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

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Hands-on experience with sales forecasting, financial modeling, budget-to-actual variance analysis, and revenue reporting

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Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (complex formulas, pivot tables, etc.)

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Experience with CRM platforms (Salesforce) and data warehousing tools (e.g., Redshift) preferred

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Strong SQL skills for data extraction, transformation, and analysis

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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail

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Ability to communicate complex insights to both technical and non-technical audiences

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Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments