Financial Analyst
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Job Location:
San Mateo, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Upstart
Upstart is the leading AI lending marketplace partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. By leveraging Upstarts AI marketplace Upstart-powered banks and credit unions can have higher approval rates and lower loss rates across races ages and genders while simultaneously delivering the exceptional digital-first lending experience their customers demand. More than 80% of borrowers are approved instantly with zero documentation to upload.
Upstart is a digital-first company which means that most Upstarters live and work anywhere in the United States. However we also have offices in San Mateo California; Columbus Ohio; and Austin Texas.
Most Upstarters join us because they connect with our mission of enabling access to effortless credit based on true risk. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Upstart wed love to hear from you!
The Team:
Upstarts FP&A team plays an integral role in the companys business and financial planning process. We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Financial Analyst to support our Emerging Products organizationone of the most dynamic and fast-evolving areas of our business.
As a Financial Analyst at Upstart you will support all aspects of FP&A which includes in-depth financial and business planning collaborating with business leaders across the company and driving analyses for business and strategic cases. Youll work at the intersection of data automation and financeimproving how we plan report and analyze performance. Through your efforts well be able to ensure the Upstart leadership team stays on top of our financial performance and risks.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building things thrives on efficiency and wants to develop deep FP&A skills in a fast-growing environment.
How youll make an impact
- Support short- and long-term planning and forecasting with driver-based modeling and ROI analysis; highlight trends risks and opportunities to guide action
- Analyze new-product unit economics and convert findings into concise actionable recommendations
- Collaborate cross-functionally to translate assumptions into forecasts sensitivities and clear financial implications
- Create scalable FP&A tools and processes by refining models and automating reporting to improve accuracy speed and clarity of insights
- Partner with Accounting on month- and quarter-end close; reconcile to forecast analyze variances and communicate results
- Deliver executive summaries and monthly financial updates for leaders and support earnings prep board/business reviews and consolidated reporting
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Statistics or a related quantitative field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 2 years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and financial modeling (driver-based scenario analysis)
- Strong presentation skills; comfortable communicating with multiple levels of leadership
- Proven ability to learn quickly work independently and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadline
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SQL (and/or Python/R) for analysis or report automation
- Familiarity with BI tools (Looker Mode Tableau)
- Experience with planning software (e.g. Adaptive Insights Anaplan)
- Industry exposure to B2C SaaS or lending/fintech
Position location This role is available in the following locations: Remote
Time zone requirements The team operates on the East/West coast time zones.
Travel requirements As a digital first company the majority of your work can be accomplished remotely. The majority of our employees can live and work anywhere in the U.S but are encouraged to to still spend high quality time in-person collaborating via regular onsites. The in-person sessions cadence varies depending on the team and role; most teams meet once or twice per quarter for 2-4 consecutive days at a time.
What youll love:
- Competitive Compensation (base bonus & equity)
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage with Health Savings Account contributions from Upstart
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to $4500 and immediate vesting and after-tax savings
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Life and disability insurance
- Generous holiday vacation sick and safety leave
- Supportive parental family care and military leave programs
- Annual wellness technology & ergonomic reimbursement programs
- Social activities including team events and onsites all-company updates employee resource groups (ERGs) and other interest groups such as book clubs fitness investing and volunteering
- Catered lunches snacks & drinks when working in offices
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At Upstart your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the below range. Your actual base pay will depend on your geographic locationwith our digital first philosophy Upstart uses compensation regions that vary depending on location. Individual pay is also determined by job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
In addition Upstart provides employees with target bonuses equity compensation and generous benefits packages (including medical dental vision and 401k).
Upstart is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring that underrepresented classes receive better access to affordable credit and are just as committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices. We celebrate all cultures backgrounds perspectives and experiences and know that we can only become better together.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please email
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Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Microsoft Access
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
About Company
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