About the team + role

We are looking for a Finance & Strategy Senior Analyst to partner closely with Engineering teams. As a valuable partner to the Engineering Org, the ideal candidate is passionate about working with Engineering leaders and has proven in past roles influencing business leaders and supporting decision making in constantly evolving environments. This role requires someone with a strong finance savvy, strong experience in financial modeling, cost management, budgeting/forecasting experience. You will also play a critical role in establishing and tracking metrics and keeping leadership informed of key trends.

The ideal candidate will have proven experiences in past roles influencing business leaders and supporting decision making in rapidly evolving environments. This role requires someone who can navigate ambiguity and interdependence, and drive others towards tactical outcomes. This role has regular interaction with senior leadership at Robinhood and therefore requires strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

What you’ll do 

• Engage with Engineering teams to drive the strategic and financial planning processes (e.g., monthly business reviews, forecasts, annual budget, and long range plans), and prepare financial models and analysis to influence decisions
• Prepare and update financial forecasts, and partner closely with business partners and team members to communicate performance vs. budgets /forecasts and ideating action items
• Synthesize and distill key financial business insights for leadership - analyze results, identify key metrics, assess risk and communicate risks & opportunities
• Partner with the engineering leads and find efficiency opportunities and appropriate metrics to track business performance and additional sources of cost savings
• Collaborate with cross-functional People teams such as Recruiting and Workforce Planning
• Execute on business case modeling and  ad-hoc projects to ensure a high level of data fidelity to support forecasting (working closely with all cross-functional business partners)
• Be a thought leader to improve and simplify processes, drive standardization, and build scalable solutions to support the next wave of Robinhood’s growth

What you bring

• B.A. in Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years professional work experience in finance with progressively increasing levels of responsibility and including 2+ year(s) supporting business partners
• Strong project management skills and ability to work independently and operate in a fast-paced dynamic environment 
• Excellent analytical financial modeling, forecasting skills, and the business judgment to balance the details while not losing sight of the big picture
• Ability to influence decisions through effective verbal and written comms, logical reasoning, and the presentation of alternatives
• High proficiency in Excel and Google Suite, and interest in developing advanced querying / modeling skills (SQL, Looker)
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously and drive projects to completion
• A positive attitude! You have a desire to work hard, be creative, stay curious, and maintain a can-do approach

Bonus points

• Familiarity with analytical tools (SQL, Looker) and financial reporting softwares (such as Oracle or Anaplan)
• Strong interest in FinTech and knowledge of the industry
• MBA or an advanced degree in business, management or finance preferred

What we offer

• Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
• 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Annual lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
• Lifetime maximum benefit for family forming and fertility benefits
• Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependents
• Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits

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