Manager, Finance and Analytics - Remote

Overview

The Staff, Finance & Analytics serves as a strategic, analytical, and business-savvy finance leader, providing trusted thought partnership to one of our largest and highest-performing verticals. They drive financial planning, forecasting, and strategic business analysis, ensuring leadership has the insights needed to optimize performance and unlock new growth opportunities. They collaborate closely with GMs, Finance, Marketing, Product, and Operations teams to deliver data-backed insights that improve revenue performance, operational efficiency, and long-term strategic planning.

In Short

• Contribute to one of NerdWallet's largest and fastest growing verticals.
• Own and enhance financial and operational reporting to drive strategic decision-making.
• Optimize capital allocation by collaborating with performance marketers, engineering, and General Managers to maximize ROI.
• Partner with business development to negotiate new contracts and pricing strategies.
• Build 0→1 business cases and develop robust financial models to support new initiatives.
• Identify and propose performance improvement opportunities that drive efficiency and growth.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, leadership discussions, and industry events to stay ahead of market trends and innovation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, business analytics, or management consulting, preferably with experience supporting a high-performing business unit or vertical.
• 2+ years leading or managing financial/business performance reporting cycles (weekly/monthly/quarterly).
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis experience.
• Deep expertise in SQL (required); Looker experience highly desirable.
• Proven ability to identify and communicate business opportunities, risks, and insights in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience in revenue analytics, margin analysis, and strategic financial planning.
• Outstanding G-Suite (or Excel and PowerPoint skills); familiarity with FP&A tools (Pigment, Anaplan, etc.) is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Business, or a related quantitative field.
• MBA or CFA preferred.

Benefits

• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents.
• Rejuvenation Policy – Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + 4 Mental Health Days Off.
• New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster care.
• Mental health support.
• Paid sabbatical for Nerds to recharge, gain knowledge and pursue their interests.
• Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA Plan with monthly NerdWallet contribution.
• Monthly Wellness Stipend, Cell Phone Stipend, and Wifi Stipend.
• Work from home equipment stipend and co-working space subsidy.