Strategic Financial Analyst - Corporate Strategy & Development

GHX

19h•$128,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a senior finance professional with a strategic mindset who thrives in a dynamic, private equity-backed business environment. This person will serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, providing analytical rigor and strategic insight to drive the company's highest-priority growth initiatives. Spanning corporate strategy, M&A, pricing, R&D investment, and new product commercialization, this role sits at the intersection of finance and corporate strategy in a modern SaaS company. The candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter who can independently frame complex problems, develop actionable recommendations, and communicate with conviction to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

B.A. from an accredited institution required; concentration in Finance, Strategy, or Accounting preferred
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics
7+ years of progressive experience spanning FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or corporate strategy
Prior experience in a private equity-owned or PE-backed company strongly preferred
Public accounting or investment banking experience preferred
Experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company preferred
Strategic thinker with strong executive presence and ability to distill complex analysis into clear, concise narratives for C-suite and board audiences
Expert financial modeling skills, including M&A (LBO, DCF, accretion/dilution), SaaS metrics, and scenario/sensitivity analysis
Deep understanding of SaaS business model economics — ARR, NRR, churn, LTV/CAC, Rule of 40, and unit economics
Demonstrated experience supporting strategic pricing decisions, including price-to-value frameworks and monetization design
Familiarity with private equity ownership structures, sponsor reporting requirements, and value creation frameworks
Experience with market sizing methodologies (TAM/SAM/SOM) and investment thesis development
Highly detail-oriented self-starter with outstanding communication skills — written and verbal
High ownership of work product with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities under strict deadlines
Ability to keep highly sensitive and confidential information secure
Solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial planning tools; familiarity with BI/analytics platforms a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary financial partner to the CEO on strategic initiatives, including market expansion, competitive positioning, and long-range planning
Lead end-to-end M&A analysis: target screening, financial modeling, valuation (DCF, LBO, comparable company/transaction analysis), due diligence support, and post-close integration tracking
Develop comprehensive market sizing frameworks (TAM/SAM/SOM) and investment theses for new product introductions and R&D allocation decisions
Own pricing strategy analytics — building models that evaluate monetization options, price elasticity, packaging structures, and margin impact across the SaaS product portfolio
Construct and maintain dynamic financial models that support go-to-market decisions, including customer lifetime value (LTV), customer acquisition cost (CAC), payback periods, and cohort analysis
Translate strategic investments into quantified financial outcomes, including IRR, NPV, and scenario-weighted return analyses for board and PE sponsor consumption
Play a key role in preparing annual budgets and monthly reforecasts across bookings, revenue, operating expense, and capital expenditure
Demonstrate a clear understanding of financial results, including detailed variance analysis to budget, prior forecast, and prior year; identify key business drivers
Participate in the compilation of monthly and quarterly reporting to the Board of Directors and PE sponsor
Present financial information and strategic recommendations to the CFO, CEO, and senior leadership, as well as PE ownership as needed
Provide insight on financial risks and opportunities toward the company's goals across multiple functional and business unit areas
Act as a financial liaison for business and functional leaders on cross-functional strategic projects
Gain and demonstrate a deep understanding of GHX's business model, products, competitive landscape, and industry dynamics
Participate in the integration of new businesses and acquisitions
Identify process improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy in FP&A workflows
Participates in special projects as deemed necessary by management