Sr. Strategic Finance Analyst

Quizlet • Full-time • Hybrid in San Francisco, California, United States • $117,000 - $155,000 / year • 20h ago

Fast Facts

Join Quizlet as a Senior Strategic Finance Analyst, where you will drive data-informed decision-making to support growth and strategic initiatives within a highly collaborative team.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include building user models, supporting financial forecasting, conducting variance analysis, and providing insights to senior leaders.

Skills: Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills, experience with large datasets, advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, and familiarity with SQL or BI tools are required.

Qualifications: Candidates should have 3-5+ years of experience in FP&A or strategic finance roles, preferably in a high-growth technology context.

Location: This position is onsite in San Francisco, CA, requiring at least three in-office days per week.

Compensation: $117000 - $155000 / Annually

About Quizlet:

At Quizlet, our mission is to help every learner achieve their outcomes in the most effective and delightful way. Our $1B+ learning platform serves tens of millions of students every month, including two-thirds of U.S. high schoolers and half of U.S. college students, powering over 2 billion learning interactions monthly.

We blend cognitive science with machine learning to personalize and enhance the learning experience for students, professionals, and lifelong learners alike. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.

Let’s Build the Future of Learning

Join us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential.

About the Team:

The Strategic Finance team partners closely with Quizlet’s leadership to drive data-informed decision-making, smart investment, and long-term value creation. We operate as a lean, high-impact group that blends rigorous financial analysis with strong business judgment.

This role will report directly to the VP of Finance and work closely with leaders across Product, Marketing, and Business Development, supporting some of Quizlet’s most important growth and strategy initiatives.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior Strategic Finance Analyst to build and scale Quizlet’s core user and financial analytics. This is a highly collaborative role focused on understanding how users engage with our products, how those behaviors translate into revenue and retention, and how we should invest to drive long-term growth.

You will play a key role in refining and formalizing Quizlet’s user model, supporting forecasting, strategic planning, and cross-functional decision-making. The ideal candidate is analytically rigorous, curious about product and user behavior, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

This role is highly visible and will directly impact how Quizlet allocates resources and evaluates growth opportunities.

We’re happy to share that this is an onsite position in our San Francisco office. To help foster team collaboration, we require that employees be in the office a minimum of three days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and as needed by your manager or the company. We believe that this working environment facilitates increased work efficiency, team partnership, and supports growth as an employee and organization.

In this role, you will:

Build and refine Quizlet’s user model, including user cohorts, funnels, conversion, retention, and lifetime value
Partner closely with Product, Marketing, and Business Development to understand performance drivers, test assumptions, and evaluate new initiatives
Translate user-level dynamics into revenue and financial outcomes to support forecasting, planning, and investment decisions
Own recurring reporting and variance analysis, ensuring key drivers, risks, and opportunities are clearly understood
Develop clear, concise analyses and recommendations for senior leaders, turning complex data into actionable insights
Build and maintain dashboards, queries, and analytical tools to explore data, enable self-serve analysis, and support decision-making across the business
Identify opportunities to improve financial models, processes, and data infrastructure as the business scales

What you bring to the table:

3–5+ years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, consulting, or investment banking, preferably in a high-growth technology or consumer internet company
Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills; comfort working with large datasets and user-level metrics
Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills required; SQL or BI experience preferred
Intellectual curiosity and a desire to understand the “why” behind the numbers
Self-guided and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to independently identify questions and drive insights that influence decisions
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with non-finance partners and senior stakeholders
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and comfort juggling multiple priorities

Compensation, Benefits & Perks:

Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary transparency helps to mitigate unfair hiring practices when it comes to discrimination and pay gaps. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a starting base salary of $117,000 - $155,000, depending on location and experience, as well as company stock options
Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance
20 vacation days that we expect you to take!
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, Dental, VSP Choice)
Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match
Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growth
Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, and Wellness benefits
40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice

Why Join Quizlet?

🌎 Massive reach: 60M+ users, 1B+ interactions per week

🧠 Cutting-edge tech: Generative AI, adaptive learning, cognitive science

📈 Strong momentum: Top-tier investors, sustainable business, real traction

🎯 Mission-first: Work that makes a difference in people’s lives

🤝 Inclusive culture: Committed to equity, diversity, and belonging

We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome!

We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership.

We provide a transparent setting that gives a comprehensive view of who we are!

In Closing:

At Quizlet, we’re excited about passionate people joining our team—even if you don’t check every box on the requirements list. We value unique perspectives and believe everyone has something meaningful to contribute. Our culture is all about taking initiative, learning through challenges, and striving for high-quality work while staying curious and open to new ideas. We believe in honest, respectful communication, thoughtful collaboration, and creating a supportive space where everyone can grow and succeed together.”

Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us!

To All Recruiters and Placement Agencies:

At this time, Quizlet does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and/or profiles.

Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Quizlet employee. Quizlet will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm nor will it be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Quizlet.

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