Financial Analyst

Reposted 3 Days Ago
Jersey City, NJ, USA
Hybrid
Mid level
Analytics
The Role
The Financial Analyst role involves financial reporting, performance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic pricing analysis, leveraging data and BI tools for decision-making within a SaaS environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking a highly analytical and business-minded Financial Planning & Analysis professional to play a critical role in driving financial visibility and strategic decision-making within a high-growth Insurtech organization. This role partners closely with Accounting, Sales, Operations, and executive leadership to deliver accurate financial reporting, insightful performance analysis, and data-driven recommendations across the business. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced SaaS environments, brings deep expertise in P&L management, forecasting, and financial modeling, and is passionate about transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights. This position offers the opportunity to directly influence pricing strategy, forecasting accuracy, and long-term growth through disciplined financial analysis and modern BI and automation tools.
Responsibilities

Financial Close & Performance Analysis

  • Own and support the monthly close financial analysis process, partnering closely with Accounting to ensure accurate reporting
  • Analyze monthly results and provide detailed variance analysis vs. budget, forecast, and prior periods
  • Maintain deep visibility into the company P&L, identifying key drivers of revenue, gross margin, and operating expenses
  • Build and maintain executive-level reporting packages and financial dashboards
  • Ensure reporting and analysis align with GAAP accounting principles
  • Implement process improvements in financial close and reporting to enhance operational efficiency, standardize workflows and strengthen reporting accuracy

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Modeling

  • Support the development of annual operating plans, budgets, and rolling forecasts
  • Build and maintain robust financial models to evaluate business performance and future growth
  • Develop scenario and sensitivity analyses to support strategic planning
  • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Leadership to understand financial drivers

Pricing & Unit Economics

  • Conduct pricing and margin analysis across products, customers, and segments
  • Analyze SaaS unit economics including ARR, gross margin, CAC, and contribution margin
  • Support pricing strategy through data-driven modeling and financial insight

Data & Business Intelligence

  • Build advanced Excel models and automate reporting where possible
  • Develop Power BI dashboards to provide real-time visibility into financial and operational performance
  • Leverage AI tools and data automation to improve financial analysis and decision support

Present insights and recommendations clearly to leadership using PowerPoint

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
  • 3–6+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or high-growth tech/SaaS finance
  • Strong understanding of P&L management and GAAP accounting fundamentals
  • Expert-level Excel skills (financial modeling, complex formulas, data analysis, large datasets)
  • Experience building financial models and forecasting frameworks
  • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools
  • Strong proficiency with PowerPoint for executive presentations
  • Familiarity with AI tools, automation, or data analytics is a strong plus

What Defines Success in This Role

  • Exceptionally analytical and data-driven
  • Able to move quickly from data → insight → recommendation
  • Naturally curious and proactive in identifying financial trends and risks
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environments
  • High attention to detail while maintaining strong business judgment
  • Strong communicator who can translate complex financial information into clear insights for leadership

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About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed. 

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. In addition, we’ve been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World’s Best Employer, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We’re 7,000 people strong.  We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

 Verisk Businesses

Underwriting Solutions — provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision

Claims Solutions — supports end-to-end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences

Property Estimating Solutions — offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day-to-day workflows the most efficient

Specialty Business Solutions — provides an integrated suite of software for full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance

Catastrophe and Risk Solutions — provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to catastrophic events.

Marketing Solutions — delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing,relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement

Life Insurance Solutions – offers end-to-end, data insight-driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.

Verisk Maplecroft — provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes the following: Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Disability benefits, and a Paid Time Off program. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
  • 3 - 6+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or high-growth tech/SaaS finance
  • Strong understanding of P & L management and GAAP accounting fundamentals
  • Expert-level Excel skills (financial modeling, complex formulas, data analysis, large datasets)
  • Experience building financial models and forecasting frameworks
  • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools
  • Strong proficiency with PowerPoint for executive presentations
  • Familiarity with AI tools, automation, or data analytics

Verisk Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Verisk and has not been reviewed or approved by Verisk.

  • Retirement Support A strong company 401(k) match is specified, with additional references to profit‑sharing. Together these create a solid foundation for long‑term savings.
  • Healthcare Strength Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, and life and disability coverage are described positively. Mental‑health support and broader well‑being programs are also highlighted.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Generous PTO and paid holidays are noted alongside flexible/remote work options and volunteer time. Companywide well‑being days further expand time‑off options.

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The Company
HQ: Jersey City, NJ
2,129 Employees
Year Founded: 1971

What We Do

Verisk is a leading data analytics provider serving customers in insurance, energy and specialized markets, and financial services. Our team of nearly 9,000 helps customers make crucial decisions every day about risk—with greater precision, efficiency, and discipline.

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