Senior Analyst, Product Finance & Strategy

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Analyst, Product Finance & StrategyAbout CheckrCheckr builds people infrastructure for the future of work. We've designed a faster-and fairer-way to screen job seekers. Established in 2014, Checkr puts modern technology powered by machine learning in the hands of hiring teams, helping to hire great new people with an experience that's fast, smooth, and safe. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable.A career at Checkr means collaborating with brilliant minds, disrupting an industry, and opening channels of employment to often overlooked candidates. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2024 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.About the Team/RoleJoin our innovative Financial Planning & Strategy (FP&S) team as a Senior Analyst, supporting our R&D (i.e. Product and Engineering) efforts. In this critical role, you will drive financial insights and strategic planning initiatives that shape the future of our products at Checkr. You will collaborate closely with Product Management, R&D leadership, and cross-functional teams to enhance product profitability and drive business growth. The ideal candidate brings an analytical mindset, thrives in dynamic environments, and possesses excellent communication skills to effectively bridge the gap between finance and product development.What You'll Do

• Product Financial Strategy: Develop and execute financial strategies that support product innovation initiatives. Provide data-driven insights that guide investment decisions and resource allocation.
• R&D Financial Planning: Partner with R&D leadership to manage budgets, forecast expenditures, and evaluate the financial impact of ongoing and prospective projects.
• Collaboration and Influence: Work with Product, R&D, and other cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with product development objectives and deliver impactful financial analysis to support strategic product initiatives.
• Financial Modeling and Analysis: Create complex financial models that evaluate new product opportunities, pricing strategies, and competitive analysis to optimize product portfolio performance.
• Executive Communication: Prepare clear, concise reports and presentations for executive leadership that summarize financial performance and strategic recommendations for Product and R&D investments.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance financial reporting processes, improve data accuracy, and increase efficiency through automation and advanced analytical tools.What You Bring
  • 4+ years of experience in corporate/strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, consulting, or similar field.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in building detailed financial models and performing scenario analyses.
  • Experience working with B2B SaaS products and an understanding of product lifecycle management is a meaningful plus.
  • Proven ability to work with large data sets, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
  • Effective communication skills with a track record of preparing and delivering presentations that influence senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Experience with SQL, Looker, and other BI tools is preferred; willingness to become a power user of financial planning systems.
  • A collaborative, open-minded approach to problem-solving and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.What you'll get
    • A fast-paced and collaborative environment
    • Learning and development allowance
    • Competitive cash and equity compensation and opportunity for advancement
    • 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
    • Flexible PTO policy
    • Monthly wellness stipend, home office stipendAt Checkr, we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 2 to 3 days a week.Equal Employment Opportunities at CheckrCheckr is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds for all of its tech, non-tech, and leadership roles. Checkr believes that the gathering and celebration of unique backgrounds, qualities, and cultures enriches the workplace.Checkr also welcomes the opportunity to consider qualified applicants with prior arrest or conviction records. Checkr's commitment to diversity extends to hiring talented individuals in spite of a prior criminal history in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance.
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