Financial Analyst

Credit Sesame is a leading financial wellness platform dedicated to helping consumers achieve better financial health through cutting-edge technology and data-driven solutions. With a decade of credit expertise and a proven track record of serving over 18 million users, Credit Sesame leverages AI and advanced analytics to empower individuals to better understand and manage their credit. Our recently launched Sesame Platform extends our mission by providing financial institutions with a turnkey AI-powered credit intelligence solution.

Credit Sesame is looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support our growing business. In this role, you will be a core contributor to our daily financial modeling, forecasting, variance tracking, and business unit analysis. Working closely with senior finance team members and department heads, you will build robust models, prepare performance reporting, and dig into operational data to ensure management has the accurate, timely analysis needed to make sound decisions.

You’ll…

• Maintain, update, and improve core financial models (income statement, cash flow, and balance sheet) to support accurate forecasting.

• Perform detailed variance analysis (Actuals vs. Budget/Forecast), identifying trends, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Track and report key performance metrics (KPIs) across the company.
• Perform ad-hoc financial modeling and scenario planning.
• Prepare financial slide decks and reporting packages for executive leadership, board meetings, and department leaders.
• Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure accurate month-end close entries and financial statement alignment.
• Work collaboratively across functions to provide analytical support and inform core business strategy

You’re a great fit because…

• You have 3+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, accounting, or a related analytical discipline.
• You have strong business acumen and capability to translate financial data into clear narrative insights.
• You possess a solid understanding of GAAP principles, general ledger structures, and financial reporting standards.
• You bring high attention to detail with proven ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• You possess advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (complex formulas, financial modeling, dynamic dashboards, pivot tables).
• You have strong SQL skills; expertise is a plus.
• You have experience with the fintech tech stack, ideally including NetSuite, FloQast, Carta, and modern BI tools.
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field or similar experience.