Sr. Strategic Finance Analyst
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 117000 - 155000
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Quizlet:
At Quizlet our mission is to help every learner achieve their outcomes in the most effective and delightful way. Our $1B learning platform serves tens of millions of students every month including two-thirds of U.S. high schoolers and half of U.S. college students powering over 2 billion learning interactions monthly.
We blend cognitive science with machine learning to personalize and enhance the learning experience for students professionals and lifelong learners alike. Were energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.
Lets Build the Future of Learning
Join us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential.
About the Team:
The Strategic Finance team partners closely with Quizlets leadership to drive data-informed decision-making smart investment and long-term value creation. We operate as a lean high-impact group that blends rigorous financial analysis with strong business judgment.
This role will report directly to the VP of Finance and work closely with leaders across Product Marketing and Business Development supporting some of Quizlets most important growth and strategy initiatives.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Senior Strategic Finance Analyst to build and scale Quizlets core user and financial analytics. This is a highly collaborative role focused on understanding how users engage with our products how those behaviors translate into revenue and retention and how we should invest to drive long-term growth.
You will play a key role in refining and formalizing Quizlets user model supporting forecasting strategic planning and cross-functional decision-making. The ideal candidate is analytically rigorous curious about product and user behavior and comfortable operating in a fast-paced ambiguous environment.
This role is highly visible and will directly impact how Quizlet allocates resources and evaluates growth opportunities.
Were happy to share that this is an onsite position in our San Francisco office. To help foster team collaboration we require that employees be in the office a minimum of three days per week: Monday Wednesday and Thursday and as needed by your manager or the company. We believe that this working environment facilitates increased work efficiency team partnership and supports growth as an employee and organization.
In this role you will:
- Build and refine Quizlets user model including user cohorts funnels conversion retention and lifetime value
- Partner closely with Product Marketing and Business Development to understand performance drivers test assumptions and evaluate new initiatives
- Translate user-level dynamics into revenue and financial outcomes to support forecasting planning and investment decisions
- Own recurring reporting and variance analysis ensuring key drivers risks and opportunities are clearly understood
- Develop clear concise analyses and recommendations for senior leaders turning complex data into actionable insights
- Build and maintain dashboards queries and analytical tools to explore data enable self-serve analysis and support decision-making across the business
- Identify opportunities to improve financial models processes and data infrastructure as the business scales
What you bring to the table:
- 35 years of experience in FP&A strategic finance consulting or investment banking preferably in a high-growth technology or consumer internet company
- Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills; comfort working with large datasets and user-level metrics
- Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills required; SQL or BI experience preferred
- Intellectual curiosity and a desire to understand the why behind the numbers
- Self-guided and proactive with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to independently identify questions and drive insights that influence decisions
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with non-finance partners and senior stakeholders
- High attention to detail strong organizational skills and comfort juggling multiple priorities
Compensation Benefits & Perks:
- Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary transparency helps to mitigate unfair hiring practices when it comes to discrimination and pay gaps. Total compensation for this role is market competitive including a starting base salary of $117000 - $155000 depending on location and experience as well as company stock options
- Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance
- 20 vacation days that we expect you to take!
- Competitive health dental and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO Dental VSP Choice)
- Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growth
- Paid Family Leave FSA HSA Commuter benefits and Wellness benefits
- 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice
Why Join Quizlet
Massive reach: 60M users 1B interactions per week
Cutting-edge tech: Generative AI adaptive learning cognitive science
Strong momentum: Top-tier investors sustainable business real traction
Mission-first: Work that makes a difference in peoples lives
Inclusive culture: Committed to equity diversity and belonging
We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome!
We work to create a holistic interview process where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership.
We provide a transparent setting that gives a comprehensive view of who we are!
In Closing:
At Quizlet were excited about passionate people joining our teameven if you dont check every box on the requirements list. We value unique perspectives and believe everyone has something meaningful to contribute. Our culture is all about taking initiative learning through challenges and striving for high-quality work while staying curious and open to new ideas. We believe in honest respectful communication thoughtful collaboration and creating a supportive space where everyone can grow and succeed together.
Quizlets success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.
As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women people of color members of the LGBTQ community individuals with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us!
To All Recruiters and Placement Agencies:
At this time Quizlet does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and/or profiles.
Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Quizlet employee. Quizlet will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm nor will it be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Quizlet.
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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Cognos
- Forecasting
- Hyperion
- Microsoft Access
- Pivot tables
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Planning
About Company
Quizlet makes simple learning tools that let you study anything. Start learning today with flashcards, games and learning tools — all for free.
