Sr. Analyst @ Thumbtack | Simplify Jobs

A home is the biggest investment most people make, and yet, it doesn’t come with a manual. That’s why we’re building the only app homeowners need to effortlessly manage their homes — knowing what to do, when to do it, and who to hire. With Thumbtack, millions of people care for what matters most, and pros earn billions of dollars through our platform. And as one of the fastest-growing companies in a $600B+ industry — we must be doing something right.

We are driven by a common goal and the deep satisfaction that comes from knowing our work supports local economies, helps small businesses grow, and brings homeowners peace of mind. We’re seeking people who continually put our purpose first: advocating for pros and customers, embracing change, and choosing teamwork every day.

At Thumbtack, we’re creating a new era of home care. If making an impact and the chance to do good inspires you, join us. Imagine what we’ll build together.

Thumbtack by the Numbers

Available nationwide in every U.S. county
80 million projects started on Thumbtack
10 million 5-star reviews and counting
Pros earn billions on our platform
1000+ employees
$3.2 billion valuation (June, 2021)

About the Business Finance Team

Business finance is a highly visible team that supports partners across the organization to ensure that sound financial decisions are made in order for Thumbtack to achieve financial performance against company goals.

Together with business analytics, business finance serves as partners for marketing, sales, and product teams across Thumbtack, and uses both quantitative and qualitative analysis to understand business trends, unlock potential revenue levers, and support the corporate FP&A team in monthly revenue forecasting.

About the Role

The Senior Financial Analyst, Business Finance will support Product, Operations, Sales and Marketing leaders and partner with their respective teams to understand main business drivers, individual channel performance and forecast, and develop go forward business strategies to ensure that business decisions are aligned with overall finance and company goals. You will also play a critical role in total company supply and fulfillment forecasting, where you will work closely with the Corporate FP&A team to summarize and translate individual business initiatives into revenue drivers.

Responsibilities

Build strong relationships with business partners and influence decisions outside of finance through data analysis and deep understanding of the business
Responsible for modeling all aspects of supply and fulfillment (Sales, Marketing, Partnerships) and translating it into forecasts
Set the annual plan for Supply and Fulfillment KPIs
Partner with product teams to understand how product changes impact the Fulfillment and Pro onboarding funnel performance
Partner with partnership teams to understand pipeline for new deals and drivers of existing partnerships performance
Attend weekly business reviews, monitor overall supply and fulfillment driver performance to generate cohesive business performance summaries for senior leadership
Provide variance analysis from plan and quantify drivers of the variance

Must-Have Qualifications

If you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we’re looking for someone excited to join the team.

8+ years of FP&A, Corporate Finance, Business Finance or Go-to Market experience, with at least 4 years of forecasting experience
Experience presenting to senior leaders and working with cross-functional teams to build aligned views of the business
Excellent financial modeling and analytical skills, using G-Suite, SQL and MS Office Suite
Able to translate financial analytics into clear and insightful recommendations for business stakeholders
Proven ability to collaborate cross functionally
Broad understanding of marketing performance metrics and how they impact demand forecasts
Excellent verbal and written communication skills showing the ability to influence change

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

Experience working for a tech company, company that operates within a marketplace or public company experience a plus
Previous experience in supporting/partnering with marketing, sales, and business analytics teams
Experience working with sales organizations
Ability to automate forecasts using python, R or other programming languages.

Thumbtack is a virtual-first company, meaning you can live and work from any one of our approved locations across the United States, Canada or the Philippines.* Learn more about our virtual-first working model here.

For candidates living in San Francisco / Bay Area, New York City, or Seattle metros, the expected salary range for the role is currently $148.750 - $192,500 . Actual offered salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as calibrated job level, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

For candidates living in all other US locations, the expected salary range for this role is currently $126,437.50 - $163,625. Actual offered salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as calibrated job level, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

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Benefits & Perks

Virtual-first working model coupled with in-person events
20 company-wide holidays including a week-long end-of-year company shutdown
Library (optional use collaboration & connection hub)in San Francisco
WiFi reimbursements
Cell phone reimbursements (North America)
Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being

Learn More About Us

Thumbtack embraces diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. We also will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable law.

Thumbtack is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact: [email protected].

If you are a California resident, please review information regarding your rights under California privacy laws contained in Thumbtack’s Privacy policy available at https://www.thumbtack.com/privacy/ .

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