Remote Data Analyst, Finance (Remote - US)

Description:

• This position is for a Data Analyst, Finance at Vercel, located in the United States, and is a remote opportunity.
• The role involves transforming raw telemetry data into financial insights that influence strategic decisions regarding revenue, growth, and margin optimization.
• The analyst will collaborate with FP&A, monetization, and engineering teams to create advanced models, simulations, and dashboards.
• Responsibilities include building and maintaining production-grade models in dbt and Snowflake, designing Python-based forecasting simulations, and leading root-cause analysis of financial performance.
• The analyst will partner with monetization and finance teams to model pricing experiments and deliver automated reporting through dashboards for Finance and executive stakeholders.
• Ensuring high data accuracy by defining validation and quality frameworks for key financial metrics is also a key responsibility.
• The role includes mentoring peers in best practices related to dbt, Python tooling, and Snowflake optimization.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 7+ years of experience in finance-focused data analytics or data science roles, preferably within SaaS or usage-based models.
• Expertise in dbt for building, testing, and deploying robust data pipelines, along with strong hands-on experience with Snowflake, is required.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python (including pandas, scipy/statsmodels, and Prophet) for analysis, scenario planning, and statistical modeling is necessary.
• A deep understanding of SaaS and cloud unit economics, including metrics such as ARR/MRR, COGS, payback, LTV/CAC, and retention cohorts, is essential.
• Demonstrated success in creating financial models from raw event data and leading data-backed monetization strategies is expected.
• Candidates should be skilled communicators capable of translating technical insights into executive-level recommendations.
• Experience with BI platforms such as Looker, Mode, Hex, or Tableau, and familiarity with CI/CD in analytics workflows is required.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Data Science, Economics, or a related discipline is mandatory.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary with equity-based compensation.
• Inclusive healthcare coverage is provided to employees.
• There is a flexible time off policy along with a generous vacation policy.
• The work environment is remote-friendly, with a budget allocated to equip your workspace.
• An annual learning and development allowance is available for conferences, mentorship, and career growth.
• The salary range for this position in San Francisco is $148,000–$222,000 USD, adjusted based on experience and location.