Senior Financial Analyst

Amira Learning

45d•Remote

About The Position

Amira is a rapidly growing AI startup, recently named by Business Insider as one of 30 startups to bet your career on. The company is the only education company in the Forbes Top 50 AI Companies, was a Time Magazine Best Invention of 2021, has been featured in the NY Times, designated the “Future of Education” by the Wall Street Journal, selected for dozens of awards for software excellence, and now helps 4 million students in all 50 states and 19 countries. Amira is the first, most widely used, and more effective AI-powered reading tutor. Amira is able to listen to young children read out loud, assess their mastery and deliver 1:1 personalized instruction grounded in the science of reading. Amira is a breakthrough innovation having a real impact on kid’s lives and societal equity. In independent testing done by State Education Agencies, Amira has consistently demonstrated material impact on growth. We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in a fully remote capacity. This strategic role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will lead initiatives related to financial forecasting, sales performance analysis, commission calculations and data-driven planning across the organization. The ideal candidate will be proactive, analytical, and possess a strong track record of driving insights and operational improvements in SaaS business environments. This is an exciting opportunity to influence critical business decisions and collaborate across finance, sales, and executive leadership teams.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in finance-related field or similar discipline
5+ years experience in business analytics and/or forecasting
Experience in the Education Technology or SaaS industry
Usage of AI technology in day-to-day tasks.
Experience working in a fast-paced, growth oriented environment
Be proactive at identifying and prioritizing potential analyses to drive better business decisions for the company
A track record of taking vague business requirements and building the technical logic, complex formulas, macros and automated workflows to eliminate manual effort
Be adept at reviewing and pressure testing the work, to quickly identify potential errors
Have strong quantitative and analytical skills, with a detail-oriented mindset
Be able to produce high-quality, accurate analysis
Be able to think analytically about possible impacts to operational business costs
Possess strong listening skills with the ability to diagnose issues and provide solutions
Possess an aptitude for high-level efficiency; able to expedite assignments with reliability and speed
Effectively manage information and monitor tasks to identify, analyze, and solve problems
Demonstrate executive presence when working with senior leaders in the organization
Proactive problem solver with strong listening skills and the ability to diagnose issues and provide solutions.
Proven track record of success with a strong work ethic and self-discipline.
Able to learn independently, conduct research, synthesize, and apply information from a variety of resources.
Strong time-management skills with a proven ability to handle and follow through on multiple tasks or projects within provided deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Flexible, tolerate stress, and work well independently and within diverse teams.
Have advanced modeling and analytical skills in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Analyze variance analysis between actual performance and budget to identify root causes and business opportunities.
Support the annual review and revision of commission plans, ensuring alignment with company goals and sales strategies, and quantify commissions earned over time.
Provide technical support for the annual planning cycle, including development of revenue estimation models and detailed expense planning.
Support recurring forecasting processes for key revenue metrics—ARR, TCV, Gross Renewal, and Net Retention—leveraging predictive analytics tools and scenario modeling.
Monitor and report on actual churn, downsell, and upsell rates, providing insights into customer behavior and revenue retention.
Track pipeline coverage ratios over time and deliver insights that inform capacity planning and sales enablement.
Contribute to the quota setting process using both historical data trends and forward-looking predictive models.
Support strategic workforce planning and rep productivity modeling to inform capacity growth and hiring plans.
Lead pricing and discounting analysis to drive strategic alignment, deal quality, and revenue optimization.
Deliver strategic analytics and insights to support investor relations, fundraising efforts, and external reporting obligations.
Conduct strategic business analyses as needed (e.g., benefits evaluation, employee survey results analysis).