Strategic Finance Analyst

Company Description
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee, whether a team member of Etsy, Reverb, or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.

Salary Range:

$95,000.00 - $123,000.00

What’s the role?

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our Strategic Finance group. Our group has a business partner philosophy and structure, where each member is aligned with a key part of Etsy’s business - in this case, the Marketing Strategic Finance team. You will support the success of efforts at Etsy by providing critical analysis and insights to drive business decisions around our marketing strategy and its financial implications.

The Strategic Finance Analyst will be responsible for analyzing trends, building forecast models, and collaborating with our business partners. As this role will have a focus on supporting the Marketing Org, your day-to-day will include (but not be limited to): forecasting and evaluating our Marketing spend and topline growth, weekly reporting to our CFO and CMO, and working with stakeholders to build goals and forecasts for future periods. Do you find joy in using data to build analyses and influence decisions? If so, this could be the perfect match.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Strategic Finance Director for Marketing. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy. 

This role requires your presence in Etsy’s Brooklyn Office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub may be the first to be considered. Learn more details about our  work modes and workplace safety policies here.

What’s this team like at Etsy?

• This role is part of the Marketing Strategic Finance team, who help evaluate the financial impact of marketing initiatives, build ROI models, and optimize spend across acquisition and retention strategies.

• We also develop and maintain forecasting models that inform executive decision-making, supporting strategic planning with forward-looking marketing and financial projections.

What does the day-to-day look like?

• Analyze financial and operational trends, and articulate their business impact.

• Work with the FP&A team to build budgets and forecasts related to the Marketing Organization.

• Deliver reporting that accurately measures marketing channel performance (Return On Investment).

• Arm business leaders with data needed to make strong business decisions by helping them interpret analyses, measure progress against goals, and build investment cases.

• Own key parts of forecast model preparation, maintenance, and quality control.

• Collaborate with Strategic Finance colleagues to produce regular reviews for the Executive Team and Board of Directors.

• Contribute to special products such as assessing the financial and strategic implications of potential new marketing investments. 

• Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.

Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:

• 2+ years of finance experience, including experience in financial planning, business analysis, investment banking, accounting or related, with confirmed understanding of financial modeling and analysis tools.