Senior Associate - Strategic Finance

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Strategic Finance team. You will be responsible for providing critical financial insights, conducting in-depth analysis, and supporting our organization's strategic planning and decision-making process in a consultative approach.
Responsibilities:
Identify and track new business and technology trends in the software industry
Perform financial and competitive analyses, including industry and peer benchmarking, market/valuation trends, and work on ad-hoc projects
Develop a robust understanding of key drivers of the business
Collaborate across departments to understand key drivers of the business and to ensure that consistent metrics are presented
Partner with business leaders to develop and drive strategic projects
Build industry financial models and perform data analysis to identify business trends, and gain insight on key drivers of financial metrics
Review and analyze sell-side research and models, consensus estimates, peer estimates, and market-related trends impacting valuation and investor perception
Support quarterly earnings process, including preparation of earnings press releases, call scripts, financial outlook, Q&A, and accompanying investor and board presentations

Key Requirements:
MBA/Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Quants, or Engineering; CFA helps, but not required
3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in Consulting, Strategic Finance, Corporate Development, Investment Banking, Equity Research in any public/private company; tech sector expertise or experience at a tech company in similar profile will be preferred
Demonstrated understanding of technology and business models, with desire and capacity to learn about the industry, products and other key participants
Strong financial and analytical skills with ability to interpret information and financial concepts and apply them in business analysis
Strong intellectual curiosity and high attention to detail keeping the big picture in mind
Excellent proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Highly motivated, self-driven individual who can drive projects and generate ideas
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills; Strong team player

What You can Expect from Us:
An environment where you will be exposed to cutting-edge technologies and architectures
A fun, passionate and collaborative workplace with the freedom to work on new ideas
Competitive salary and benefits
The pace and excitement of working for a Silicon Valley market leader