Financial Planning & Analysis Senior Analyst
48forty SolutionsSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, SaaS, ProcurementIndustries
Requirements
- 2+ years of private equity, investment banking, consulting, or similar experience
- Experience in strategic finance at a high-growth technology company is a plus
- Familiarity with technology / SaaS business models
- Excellent financial modeling and quantitative skills
- Extreme attention to detail and a high regard for precision
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Ownership mindset with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Design and own core financial models that support our annual plan, long-range forecast, and multi-product growth strategy
- Partner with Product, GTM, and Operations leaders to set topline targets, evaluate roadmap investments, and align on strategic priorities across the business
- Build and maintain KPI frameworks that track product performance and sales efficiency, creating a holistic view of business performance to guide resource allocation decisions
- Support executive decision-making by preparing high-quality board materials, investor updates, and leadership presentations
- Drive company-wide forecasting and reporting processes across revenue, expenses, headcount, cash flow, and retention metrics
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience is required for the Strategic Finance Associate role?
Candidates need 2+ years of experience in private equity, investment banking, consulting, or similar, with experience in strategic finance at a high-growth technology company as a plus.
What is the work location or arrangement for this position?
The position is hybrid.
What key skills are needed for this role?
Required skills include excellent financial modeling and quantitative skills, extreme attention to detail and precision, strong written and verbal communication, and an ownership mindset.
What does the team at Zip look like?
Zip has a world-class team from category-defining companies like Airbnb, Meta, Stripe, Salesforce, Apple, and Google.
What makes a strong candidate for this Strategic Finance Associate position?
A strong candidate has 2+ years in private equity, investment banking, consulting or similar, familiarity with technology/SaaS business models, excellent financial modeling skills, attention to detail, strong communication, and an ownership mindset.
Zip
Provides buy now, pay later services
About Zip
Zip Co offers buy now, pay later (BNPL) services that allow consumers to make purchases and pay for them over time without interest. Its main products, Zip Pay and Zip Money, cater to different spending needs, with Zip Pay for everyday purchases and Zip Money for larger expenses. The service works by enabling users to shop at partnered retailers and manage their payments through a clear and transparent system, where they can see how much they owe and when payments are due. Unlike many competitors, Zip focuses on providing flexible payment options and a straightforward fee structure, generating revenue through merchant fees, late fees, and interest on select products. The company's goal is to simplify the purchasing process for consumers while expanding its market presence across various countries.
Sydney, AustraliaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$972.7KTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Parental leave - Enjoy up to 20 weeks paid leave and return part-time on a full-time salary for 3 months!
Bonus scheme - We give you skin in the game through our various share incentive programs.
Family support - We support our ZipFam on their life journey through people policies and programs.
Volunteer leave - Use your paid volunteer leave to Zip it forward and create change in your community.
Reward & recognition - We love celebrating your wins and giving you the freedom to choose how you're rewarded.
Career growth - You'll be given clear progression pathways and transparent coaching so you can truly flourish.
Risks
Increased competition from tech giants like Apple could threaten Zip's market share.
Regulatory changes in Australia may impact Zip's profitability and operations.
Reliance on partners like Stripe ties Zip's success to their platform stability.
Differentiation
Zip offers interest-free BNPL services, enhancing consumer financial flexibility.
The company operates in diverse markets, including Australia, the US, and the UK.
Zip's partnerships with retailers improve shopping experiences and financial management for consumers.
Upsides
Zip's potential partnership with Apple could significantly boost its US market presence.
Integration with Stripe allows easy BNPL access for US merchants, expanding Zip's reach.
The rise of in-store BNPL usage in the US shows growing consumer adoption.
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