Principal Financial Analyst
Company Overview
91黑料爆料 is the global financial technology platform that powers prosperity for the people and communities we serve. With approximately 100 million customers worldwide using products such as TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to prosper. We never stop working to find new, innovative ways to make that possible.
Job Overview
Join 91黑料爆料 as a Principal Financial Analyst within the Finance Team, specifically supporting the Mailchimp business. This role serves as a key finance partner for the Global Small Business Group (GBSG), with a particular focus on the Mailchimp Mid-Market (MM) segment.
As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will drive business growth and profitability through strategic, financial, and operational leadership. As a trusted advisor to senior management and other stakeholders, you will drive strategic discussions on investment, growth, and operational execution for Mailchimp's Mid-Market segment. This role entails providing strategic and insightful business analysis and acting as the primary Financial/Business partner to the Business Unit leader, supporting Go-to-Market (GTM) teams in delivering plan and forecast commitments.
Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnership and Advisory:
- Serve as a trusted financial and business partner to senior management and the Business Unit leader for the Mailchimp Mid-Market (MM) segment.
- Drive strategic discussions and advise on investment, growth, and operational execution, including the development and refinement of 1- and 3-year strategic plans.
Planning and Forecasting:
- Own US acquisition planning, forecasting, and executive reporting for the MM segment, encompassing managed and unmanaged channels across various product lines (e.g., marketing, SMS, Transactional).
- Develop and manage financial models to deliver clear financial forecasts, incorporating insights from promotional and pricing strategies.
Investment and ROI Analysis:
- Collaborate with the Opex counterpart to drive ROI-focused investment decisions across sales, partnerships, and marketing for the US Mailchimp MM segment.
- Ensure marketing investments align with regional target requirements and Marketing Qualified Leads (MQLs).
Performance Management and Financial Insights:
- Deliver proactive and actionable financial insights to formulate strategies with GTM teams, influencing productivity, cross-sell, ARPC, customer adoption, and revenue outcomes.
Leadership and Team Coaching:
- Proactively lead, influence, and coach within the Finance organization and cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- BS/BA is required; an MBA or equivalent work experience is preferred.
- 6-8 years of experience in FPandA roles is preferred, or additional experience in related roles.
Technical Skills:
- Demonstrable strong knowledge of and experience with SaaS, including a deep understanding of business model
Soft Skills and Personal Attributes:
- Demonstrable experience as a business partner, supporting and constructively challenging non-finance stakeholders.
- Ability to influence all levels of leadership to drive actions, behaviors, decisions, and business outcomes is critical.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with proven experience presenting to business partners and senior executives with confidence, conviction, and credibility.
- Highly motivated, self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities and challenge the status quo to lead change and operational improvements.
- Attention to detail and the ability to synthesize large volumes of data into insightful recommendations for executive leadership are crucial.
- Ability to lead teams to deliver exceptional results and drive business growth.
- Grace under pressure, a good sense of humor, and a dose of humility