Staff, Finance (FP&A) - Remote

Overview

NerdWallet is seeking a Staff-level Finance expert to join our FP&A team. This strategic, analytical, and business-savvy leader will partner with high-performing verticals to drive financial planning, forecasting, and business analysis. They will deliver actionable, data-backed insights that enhance revenue, improve operational efficiency, and inform long-term strategy while thriving in a fast-paced, high-growth fintech environment.

In Short

• Highly analytical and intellectually curious, with a bias for action and comfort operating in ambiguity and change.
• A strategic thought partner who can bridge the gap between data and business strategy to drive results.
• Proactive, responsive, and solutions-oriented, anticipating leadership’s needs and delivering insights before they ask.
• A data-driven problem solver with deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and business performance tracking.
• A strong communicator and influencer, able to translate complex financial analyses into clear and compelling recommendations for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Highly adaptable and agile professional, comfortable navigating a fast-paced, dynamic business environment.
• Collaborative and business-minded, working seamlessly across functions to align finance with operational and strategic goals.
• Own strategic resource allocation to maximize ROI and ensure alignment with company priorities.
• Strong relationships with business partners, fostering trust and alignment.
• Raise and reinforce execution standards, ensuring all outputs meet a high bar for quality, impact, and clarity.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in high-intensity, high-accountability environments such as a high-growth startup, private equity, investment banking, or management consulting.
• 2+ years leading or managing financial/business performance reporting cycles (weekly/monthly/quarterly).
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis experience.
• 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.

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.