Sr. Strategic Finance Analyst @ Quizlet

About Quizlet:

Inspired by our belief that anyone can learn anything and powered by our own curiosity, we build the smartest tools we can imagine to help students learn.

Quizlet is the popular, global learning platform and app that millions of students, teachers and everyday people use to study any subject imaginable for school, work or as part of their personal interests -- including two-thirds of high school students and half of all college students in the US. Combining cognitive science and machine learning, Quizlet guides students through adaptive study activities to confidently reach their learning goals. We’re on track to become the undisputed leader in user-generated learning content and engagement, at the scale of YouTube.

Valued at $1 billion, Quizlet has raised over $60 million in venture capital from investors including Icon Ventures, Union Square Ventures, General Atlantic, Costanoa Ventures, Owl Ventures, and Altos Ventures.

To serve our global community of learners, our teams tackle lofty technical challenges and design for use cases across cultures and languages. We work hard, act like owners, and collaborate every chance we get. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.

About the Team:

Quizlet is looking for a Sr. Strategic Finance Analyst to own our financial reporting processes and systems for everything related to Quizlet’s ads business. You will be the sole finance person supporting our entire ads business, including a direct partnership with the Head of Ads and Quizlet’s executive team (we think of it as the “CFO of the ads business”). We are a lean team that partners with Quizlet leadership to solve some of the company’s biggest problems. As a finance team, we pride ourselves on being data-driven, always understanding the “why” behind everything we work on, and maintaining a long-term perspective.

About the Role:

This is a highly visible role that will engage in all aspects of financial planning, strategic analysis and decision-making support. Your contributions will fundamentally impact the business processes, results, and overall efficiency of both finance and operations.

The Sr. Strategic Finance Analyst should have an analytical mind, an ability to communicate complex ideas to senior business leaders, and a desire to make a meaningful impact on a dynamic, high-growth technology company. The ideal candidate thrives in a fun, fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Denver, Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, and San Francisco hub offices.

In this role, you will:

Develop and own the Company’s ads revenue forecast model
Build partnerships with the head of ads and product/analytics teams to understand drivers, trends and opportunities, and share insights and recommendations through data
Own monthly/quarterly analysis and reporting of the ads business including variances to plan, ensuring key issues, risks, and drivers are understood and highlighted
Support the Company’s short and long-term financial planning processes / cycles, including annual operating plans, budgets, re-forecasts, multi-year plans, etc.
Identify and implement changes to continually improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy of planning & analysis activities
Ensure that the various reporting systems and source data are accurate and reconciled

What you bring to the table:

3-5+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or financial planning/analytics in a rigorous environment (high growth technology company, consulting)
Demonstrated experience in developing complex financial models; excellent quantitative analysis and forecasting skills (excellent Excel skills required, Database/SQL skills preferred)
Strong communication and presentation skills, can easily present complex financial issues to non-finance executives
Exceptional interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills, ability to drive operational excellence within a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented, well-organized, and the ability to multitask

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 $120,000 - $170,000, 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 (and we expect you to take them!)
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, HMO, 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, Wellness benefits
40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice

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:

We hope you are excited about everything you read so far. We highly encourage you to apply for this position, even if you feel you do not meet all the requirements. Quizlet is always looking for amazing folks that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in various ways - not merely candidates that fit a certain mold.

We have a bias for action, take initiative, and take pride in delivering results. We make informed decisions whenever possible but are unafraid to take calculated risks on great ideas to promote learning. We embrace challenges and see effort as the path to mastery. We’re constantly seeking opportunities to learn and we embrace curiosity. Quality matters at Quizlet, and we hold the bar high on everything we do.

We treat each other with honesty and respect, encourage vigorous debate, and seek critical feedback. We value diversity, humility, transparency, and collaboration as the best paths to our success — as individuals, as a team, and as a company.

Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are actively working to build a team that is representative of the diverse communities we serve, and an open, inclusive work environment where all employees can thrive. 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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