Senior Strategic Finance Analyst

United States·Andoversenior

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Key Responsibilities

long-range plans, scenario/sensitivity analyses, returns frameworks, and unit economics models (revenue modeling, GP per contractor,

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OtherStrategic Finance Analyst

ALKU is a high-growth specialty staffing firm headquartered in Andover, MA, placing elite contractors across technology, life sciences, and government sectors. We are performance-driven, analytically minded, and relentless about making data-informed decisions at every level. The finance team does not sit on the sideline - we are embedded in the business, challenging assumptions and shaping strategy.

Responsibilities

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Serve as an analytical resource for the CFO and Head of FP&A on the business' most consequential financial and strategic questions
Develop and maintain a clear, defensible point of view on ALKU's financial performance - not just what the numbers say, but what they mean and what should be done about them
Build and own ALKU's most complex financial models: long-range plans, scenario/sensitivity analyses, returns frameworks, and unit economics models (revenue modeling, GP per contractor, contribution margin by practice)
Design and build bespoke financial models to evaluate strategic scenarios: organic growth investments, new practice launches, hiring plan, geographic expansion, pricing changes, and operating model shifts
Identify data gaps/opportunities and work cross-functionally to ensure the analytical infrastructure (data sources, definitions, reporting cadence) is fit for executive decision-making
Leverage SQL, BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent), Excel/Python, and Claude/ChatGPT to synthesize large datasets into clean, decision-ready outputs
Translate complex, multi-variable analyses into crisp executive narratives
Partner with the CFO and Head of FP&A on investor, board, and lender presentations, ensuring financial story is tight, defensible, and compelling

Partner with Revenue leaders to proactively identify performance trends, risks, and opportunities
Develop and support business cases for major investments, headcount decisions, and strategic pivots - providing rigorous analytical backing for resource allocation decisions
Lead periodic deep-dive analyses on key business drivers: recruiter productivity, contractor utilization, client concentration risk, competitive positioning, and market share trends
Own ad hoc analytical requests from senior leadership, bringing speed, clarity, and intellectual rigor to each deliverable

Support the annual operating plan and quarterly re-forecast processes, with specific focus on top-line revenue assumptions, headcount-driven cost modeling, and operating leverage analysis
Develop the scenario planning framework for the FP&A team - building upside, base, and downside cases that are grounded in business logic, not just spreadsheet mechanics
Monitor and report on plan-vs-actual performance with a narrative lens: explain the variance, identify the root cause, and recommend the corrective action

Requirements

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Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related analytical field; MBA, CPA or CFA a plus
Total 3–6 years of progressive experience with a mix of investment banking, private equity or management consulting, and strategic finance at a high-growth company demonstrating advancement and expanding responsibilities
Elite financial modeling skills - this person should be able to build a three-statement model or DCF from scratch and explain every assumption
Track record of producing analysis that influenced real decisions
Exceptional communication skills - written and verbal - with demonstrated ability to present complex financial analysis to non-finance executives at the C-suite or board level
High emotional intelligence: able to challenge leadership respectfully, hold a point of view under pressure, and navigate competing priorities in a fast-moving organization
Self-directed and intellectually curious

Nice to Have

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Prior experience in staffing, professional services, or a business with a similar revenue model (GP-driven, headcount-intensive)
Proficiency in BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and comfort with AI tooling
Familiarity with FP&A platforms (Adaptive Insights, Planful, Vena, Anaplan) and ERP systems (NetSuite, Workday)
Experience supporting M&A diligence, capital markets transactions, or board-level financial presentations