Strategic Business Analyst

Summary

Join InMarket as a Strategic Business Analyst and contribute to the strategic direction of our Media and Measurement products. You will support the long-range financial plan, analyze client spend and KPIs, and prepare forecasts and budgets. This role requires strong financial analysis skills, ideally from investment banking, and a passion for translating data into actionable insights. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings to management. The position offers a competitive salary, stock options, flexible vacation, and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and strong communication abilities.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in Investment Banking with exposure to financial modeling, valuation, and transaction analysis
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling and data manipulation
• Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment
• Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving, particularly within the media and measurement industry

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of the long-range financial plan for the Media and Measurement product, incorporating market trends, product roadmap, and growth initiatives specific to the media and measurement industry
• Conduct detailed analysis of client spend within our media and measurement offerings, identifying key trends, drivers of growth and churn, and opportunities for optimization of client relationships and revenue generation
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to our Media and Measurement product, including revenue, cost of goods sold, client acquisition cost, campaign performance metrics, and engagement metrics specific to our services
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and variance analysis against actual results for the Media and Measurement product line
• Build and maintain financial models to support forecasting, scenario planning, and strategic initiatives related to the Media and Measurement product, potentially including ROI analysis for client campaigns or new product features
• Prepare insightful financial reports and presentations for management, clearly communicating key findings and recommendations related to the financial performance of the Media and Measurement product
• Partner closely with the Media and Measurement product team, sales, marketing, and potentially data science/analytics teams to understand business performance and provide financial guidance specific to this product area
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as needed to support business decisions related to the Media and Measurement product
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve FP&A processes and reporting efficiency within the context of the Media and Measurement function

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field
• Experience with financial planning software or ERP systems
• Familiarity with media and measurement concepts, metrics, and business models

Benefits

• Competitive salary, stock options, flexible vacation
• Medical, Dental and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company Matched 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO (Within reason)
• Talented co-workers and management
• Agile Development Program (For continued learning/professional development)
• Paid Paternity & Maternity Leave