Senior Financial Analyst (Hybrid)

Gradient AI:

Gradient AI is a fast-growing startup, bringing state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions to the trillion-dollar insurance industry. Founded in 2018, we have raised $30M from top Insurtech investors to continue fueling our growth. Our software-as-a-service platform provides bias-free, data-driven insights, enabling insurance companies to profitably run their business and expand their offerings to underserved people and markets.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, we are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support our dynamic and evolving organization. The ideal candidate will possess superior technical, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to interface at all levels of the organization. This person will have a strong foundational knowledge of key FP&A principles and be able to help drive new initiatives independently and with attention to detail. This role reports to our headquarters office in Boston and would operate on a hybrid schedule. If you are looking to join a talented team at a growing company, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

How you will make an impact:

• Develop and distribute financial and metric-based reporting to senior leadership, highlighting key results, profitability, and operating cash flows of each business segment.

• Maintain and develop models which support the annual strategic planning process and periodic forecast updates, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.

• Provide financial analysis and support on a variety of proposed, planned, and ongoing business initiatives, including development of cost, margin and ROI templates for new products and business lines.

• Analyze trends in key performance indicators and performance vs. peer and industry benchmarks, identifying and communicating key business risks and opportunities.

• Partner with operational functions across the business to continuously develop and refine our analysis and forecasting processes.

• Support transactions such as equity/debt financings, mergers and acquisitions and complex business arrangements.

• Ad hoc reporting and presentations of analysis to all levels of management.

Skills needed to succeed:

• 5+ years of progressive financial analysis experience; MBA or other advanced degree is a plus.

• Experience in financial modeling, statistical trend analysis and profitability analysis with MS Excel and other analytics tools; Knowledge of more advanced database tools and SQL is a plus.

• Ability to synthesize large amounts of data to report on complex financial transactions.

• Expert use of MS PowerPoint to summarize and present information.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently.

• SaaS / AI & ML business, and knowledge about insurance space is a plus.

What We Offer:

• A fun, team-oriented startup culture

• Generous stock options - we all get to own a piece of what we're building

• Unlimited vacation days

• Flexible schedule that supports working remotely

• Paid parental leave

• Company-issued Macbook and equipment stipend

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more

• Chances to learn and take on new responsibilities

We are an equal opportunity employer.