Director, Finance Strategy – Analytics

Curriculum Associates

. Build financial models and business cases for new products, market opportunities, partnerships, and growth initiatives .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $126,750 - $233,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, business case development, and pricing strategy, with a strong ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights. Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and delivering data-driven presentations to executive audiences.

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Financial ModelingBusiness Case DevelopmentPricing StrategyExecutive CommunicationProject Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingBusiness Case DevelopmentData AnalysisExcel MasteryMarket ResearchDeal StructuringSensitivity ModelingPricing Model OwnershipKPI DevelopmentCommercial Analysis

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalytical ThinkingTeam DevelopmentPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in FinanceMBA Preferred

Industry Keywords

SaaSSubscription BusinessEducation TechnologyGTM StrategyCommercial Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build financial models and business cases for new products, market opportunities, partnerships, and growth initiatives
Quantify impacts on revenue, margin, and shareholder value
Develop scenario and sensitivity models for growth initiatives and go-to-market changes
Conduct market research, competitive intelligence, and top-line performance analysis
Evaluate market entry, product bundling, and commercial partnership opportunities
Analyze deal commercials and non-standard deal structures, including discounting, payment plans, and contract escalations
Serve as Finance escalation point for complex contract terms and deal structuring
Build data-driven presentations and materials for executive and Board audiences, QBRs, and leadership forums
Prepare materials connecting financial results and commercial performance to business decisions
Own the pricing model, including list prices, discount schedules, tiers, multi-year discounts, and bundles
Lead the annual pricing and packaging review process
Chair the Pricing Committee
Build and maintain pricing, packaging, and deal analytics and KPI suite
Manage and develop a small analytics team
Partner cross-functionally as an analytical resource on evolving business priorities
Report to the AVP of Finance and partner with senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or related discipline, or equivalent experience
MBA preferred
6+ years of experience in finance, investment banking, management consulting, or a similar analytical function
Demonstrated financial modeling and executive-facing communication skills
Strong financial modeling and business case development skills
Mastery of Excel
Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights
Ability to build compelling, data-driven presentations for executive and Board audiences
Versatility across financial modeling, GTM/commercial analysis, and pricing
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Working knowledge of pricing and packaging strategy for SaaS, subscription, or multi-year contract businesses
Strong project management skills
Experience in SaaS, subscription, or education technology strongly preferred
Exposure to pricing, commercial deal structuring, or GTM strategy is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
Flexible vacation and sick policy
Twelve paid holidays
Winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's
Additional perks and benefits
Hybrid work arrangement with remote work-from-home days