Strategic Financial Analyst

Strategic Financial Analyst role at Vagaro with close exposure to business leadership and hands-on ownership of analyses that shape pricing, product, go-to-market, and capital allocation decisions.

• Drive decision-grade analysis to inform major choices across pricing, product investment, go-to-market, and capital allocation
• Build and run the operating model, including EBITDA forecasting, churn analysis, and unit economics; use it to run scenarios and sensitivities
• Convert ambiguous questions into structured work, then translate findings into recommendations for senior leadership (typically a short memo or a few slides)
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to size opportunities and assess whether initiatives deliver expected impact
• Own planning and forecasting inputs for the annual budget and rolling forecast, with clear explanations of drivers and implications
• Perform variance analysis that results in a point of view and a recommended action
• Run core reporting rhythms for weekly, monthly, and quarterly packages including MRR, ARR, churn, transaction volume, and payments revenue; maintain executive dashboards
• Improve reporting speed and reliability by streamlining slow or manual processes, typically by enhancing use of Excel, Power BI, and/or AI
• Support team execution where Senior Analysts lead larger cross-functional workstreams, own model architecture, and guide how the work is framed and presented

Requirements

• Strategy consulting experience at the Analyst, Consultant, or Associate level
• OR experience in investment banking, equity research, private equity, or corporate development
• OR work on strategy, finance, or operations teams at leading technology companies
• Minimum experience: 2+ years
• Open to non-matching backgrounds if the track record is strong
• Evidence of strong performance, such as early promotions, challenging assignments, or increased responsibility
• Structured problem solving for breaking ambiguous questions into parts and progressing toward clear answers
• Strong sense of ownership, detailed mindset, and intolerance for inefficiencies
• Comfort with numbers and the ability to produce analyses that stand up to scrutiny
• Clear communication in writing and in front of senior leadership with confidence
• High standards for one’s own work and collaboration with teammates who do the same

Location and Work Schedule

• Pleasanton, CA (onsite)
• Monday through Friday

Compensation

• Base salary: USD 110,000 - 140,000 per year
• Annual bonus: up to 10%

Technologies

• Excel
• Power BI
• AI

Benefits

• 15 accrued days plus 10 company holidays annually (generous PTO)
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• TicketsAtWork discounts for attractions, theme parks, shows, sports events, movies, hotels, and more
• $30/month reimbursement for Vagaro service use (health, beauty, or wellness treatments)
• $50 monthly stipend for the onsite microkitchen and a complimentary DoorDash DashPass subscription
• College Assistance Reimbursement, access to EAP & Work/Life Programs, and a LinkedIn Learning account
• 401k program with 4% matching and optional life/supplemental insurance
• On-site gym access, flavored water dispenser, and a basketball court

What You’ll Get

• Scope and growth
• Direct access to senior leadership with visibility into decision-making
• Ownership of analyses from question to recommendation to outcome
• A small, in-person team that works side by side, with quick feedback and short lines to decision-makers