Strategic Finance and Operations Analyst

Overview

A national non-profit organization focused on reimagining math education is seeking a Strategic Finance and Operations Analyst. This fully remote, full-time role supports the financial health and sustainability of the organization by providing financial analysis, planning, forecasting, and operational insights. The position partners closely with senior leadership to inform strategic decisions, evaluate growth opportunities, and align resources to maximize impact.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain financial and operating models to inform pricing, demand, revenue strategy, and long-term planning
• Generate insights from financial and operational data to drive strategic decisions, identify risks and opportunities, and improve performance
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, including scenario planning and variance analysis
• Collaborate with CEO and VP of Development to determine fundraising needs, develop grant budgets, and manage grant expenditures
• Partner cross-functionally with program, development, and sales teams to align priorities, track performance, and support execution
• Synthesize complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership and the Board
• Evaluate new programs, partnerships, and growth opportunities through financial modeling and ROI analysis

Key Competencies

• Critical thinking with ability to analyze various approaches and gather insights from diverse inputs
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills with strong quantitative and analytical abilities
• Curiosity to understand current and future programmatic plans and translate data into strategic foresight
• Problem-solving skills with ability to navigate data and people systems to obtain necessary information
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, able to explain financial concepts to both financial and non-financial stakeholders, including executives and board members
• Ability to focus on detailed data while maintaining a big-picture perspective
• Flexibility to adjust quickly to changing needs and produce multiple deliverable versions under tight deadlines
• Strong business acumen to understand economic drivers and evaluate tradeoffs across growth, cost, and impact

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, economics, or a related analytical field
• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, investment banking, or similar roles
• Experience with commercial/consumer modeling and/or SaaS preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels
• Team player with eagerness to assist others
• Self-starter capable of working independently
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information with strict confidentiality
• Proficiency with database applications such as Excel VBA and other data analysis tools

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $82,000 – $97,000, commensurate with experience
• Higher salary range of $92,000 – $108,000 for employees located in higher cost-of-labor areas including New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco/Oakland, San Jose, Seattle, Washington DC, and their metro areas
• Rich medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 41 paid days off per year (prorated based on employment period)
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development budget
• Quarterly cell phone subsidy

Location

• Fully remote position
• Occasional travel for in-person meetings and off-site events

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.