Strategic Finance Analyst

Muck Rack

7d•$100,000 - $115,000•Remote

About The Position

Muck Rack is the leading SaaS platform for public relations and communications professionals. Our mission is to enable organizations to build trust, tell their stories, and demonstrate the unique value of earned media. Muck Rack’s AI-powered, comprehensive, and integrated platform streamlines the PR workflow to help businesses generate positive media coverage, monitor mentions to manage brand reputation, and analyze PR’s impact on business outcomes. By combining media database, monitoring, and reporting into one dynamic platform, we empower teams to collaborate seamlessly, pitch effectively, and analyze results faster and more efficiently. Founder-controlled, fully distributed, and growing sustainably, Muck Rack has received several awards for its unparalleled culture and product from organizations like Inc., Quartz, G2, and BuiltIn. We value resilience, transparency, ownership, and customer devotion, and infuse these values into everything we do. We’re looking for an analytical and entrepreneurial Strategic Finance Analyst to join our quickly growing team to drive meaningful impact across the company. You will drive financial analyses, build and own reports/KPIs, and model business outcomes to provide visibility into the company’s operations and inform strategic decision-making in the Revenue org and across the company. You will report to the Director, Strategic Finance, and get significant exposure to the CFO as well as other leaders across the org.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or a related finance role
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
Experience managing budgeting or expense tracking for business functions or departments
Hands-on experience with financial planning platforms such as Pigment, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, or similar tools
Experience working in SaaS, technology, or other high-growth business environments
Strong understanding of SaaS and GTM metrics such as ARR, NRR, bookings vs. revenue, churn, and funnel conversion
Experience working with operational data sources such as Salesforce, Looker, or NetSuite; SQL familiarity is a plus
Ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear narratives for executives and cross-functional stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence presenting financial insights to leadership
Curiosity, ownership mentality, and a willingness to dig into data to uncover the “why” behind performance
Comfort operating in ambiguity and improving processes in evolving environments
Interest in leveraging technology and automation to improve financial workflows and reporting

Responsibilities

Build driver-based financial models and scenario analyses that support annual planning, forecasting, and long-range strategic decision making
Own and maintain Muck Rack’s financial planning infrastructure in Pigment, ensuring models are reliable, well-documented, and connected to accurate source data
Serve as the primary finance partner for non-headcount expense management across the company, helping business leaders track spend against plan and proactively identify risks and opportunities
Analyze performance across key business functions and prepare executive-ready insights to support monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reviews
Improve and automate KPI reporting using tools such as Equals, Google Sheets, and Looker to reduce manual work and increase leadership visibility into business performance
Collaborate cross-functionally with the GTM, Engineering, Analytics and Finance teams to define metrics, build business cases, and evaluate the impact of strategic initiatives
Perform ad hoc analysis to support company growth and efficiency initiatives using internal data sources and external benchmarks
Continuously improve finance tooling and workflows by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and leverage new technologies
Proactively incorporate AI tools into day to day work to improve productively and accelerate delivery

Benefits

Remote Work, Forever
Fully distributed team with a permanent remote setup
Home office stipend, phone and internet reimbursement, coworking membership
Virtual and in-person team bonding (lunches, events, competitions)
Transparent & Fair Compensation
Competitive geo-neutral pay in the U.S.
Annual reviews to ensure equity and market alignment
Standardized bonus or commission structure
401(k) with employer contributions
Equity opportunities
Health & Wellness
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for employees and dependents
100% premium coverage for individuals on high-deductible plans
24/7 Virtual Care and Employee Assistance Program
Employer-funded HSA contributions and other pre-tax benefits
Quarterly wellness stipend and free Headspace subscription
Time Off & Family Benefits
4+ weeks of PTO, plus paid sick and mental health days
13 paid holidays with the option to swap for personal days
Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave
Learning and Development
Transparent pathways for internal mobility and promotion
Bi-annual performance reviews, team workshops, and leadership training
Unlimited access to Coursera and O’Reilly
2 additional PTO days annually for learning and development
Inclusive, Customer-First Culture
Commitment to equity and valuing diverse perspectives
Agile, founder-led company focused on collaboration and innovation
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