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Finance Analyst

Financial Planning and AnalysisFinancial Planning and AnalysisFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 11-50H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

64 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor DegreeEnglish

Job Description

Finance Analyst

Blacksmith Agency

• Own the internal financial systems at BSA • Maintain and update all financial models in Google Sheets • Build and improve revenue, margin, cash flow, and EBITDA forecasts • Update assumptions weekly or monthly based on new sales and churn data • Run scenario models and present the impact to leadership • Track runway and financial safety thresholds across the business • Produce monthly actual vs forecast variance reports • Analyze revenue, cost, margin, and utilization trends • Prepare dashboards for leadership that show performance against targets • Surface early warnings when margins slip or costs increase • Provide simple summaries that explain what happened and why • Calculate and maintain CAC, LTV, payback period, and service line economics • Break down profitability for projects & retainers • Identify margin erosion and propose fixes early • Help define our pricing and hiring triggers using data • Build and update headcount capacity models • Identify when we need to hire and the financial impact of hiring early or late • Support workforce planning for PMs, developers, AEs, SDRs, and contractors • Integrate data from QuickBooks, Salesforce, and JustWorks • Work with our bookkeeper for clean financial inputs • Build templates and systems to automate reporting over time • Prepare materials for quarterly planning and leadership reviews

Job Requirements

  • Strong experience with financial modeling and forecasting
  • Advanced Google Sheets or Excel capability
  • Experience analyzing P and L statements, cash flow, and margins
  • Ability to create scenario models and explain assumptions
  • Experience working with QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting software
  • Strong communication skills and ability to summarize insights clearly
  • Comfortable working with leadership in a fast paced environment
  • Previous experience in a services or agency business is a plus

Benefits

  • Remote work
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working schedules

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