Senior Analyst of Strategic Finance, Yext
$108-130k
Brand visibility platform
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Brand visibility platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$108-130k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To transform the enterprise with AI search.
Role
Who you are
- 3–5 years of experience in a relevant role (finance, analytics, consulting, or adjacent — we're flexible on the exact mix)
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with AI tools — you've actually used them to do real work, not just played around with demos
- A genuine curiosity about what AI can do and a track record of experimenting and learning independently
- Experience working on a finance team, with a working knowledge of financial concepts, modeling, and the metrics used to run a business
- Proven ability to build relationships and trust with business partners at all levels of the organization
Desirable
- Background in strategic finance, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or FP&A in a tech/tech adjacent business
- Experience driving corporate or department-level strategic analysis and initiatives
- Experience with Claude, Anaplan, Looker and Tableau
What the job involves
- The Strategic Finance team is on a dual mission to enable Yext's efficient growth and rethink how a modern FP&A team operates. We operate across the full spectrum of financial strategy, from FP&A, capital allocation, and investor relations, to how our broader team works— how we build models, surface insights, automate workflows, and partner with the business
- We're early in our AI-enabled journey, and the person who joins now will help define what it looks like
- We are looking for a Senior Analyst, Strategic Finance, who is as excited about the adoption of AI tools in their workflows as they are about financial strategy
- You will spend part of your day being a trusted business partner to senior leaders, part of your day working on bespoke analysis requested by our CFO and Board, and part of your day reimagining how a finance team operates. Our ideal candidate has hands-on experience applying AI tools to real projects, not just familiarity with the concept
- Develop and manage financial models to support Yext’s strategic investments and key initiatives, such as M&A and debt issuance
- Partner with cross-functional teams to provide analytical support and financial rigor around key strategic and operational decisions, such as new products and profitability of existing product offerings
- Own the budgeting and forecasting process for select departments, including monthly close, rolling forecasts, annual planning, and variance analysis
- Act as the finance business partner and P&L owner, working closely with leadership to support operations, and manage accountability across a material portion of the company's expense base
- Lead the team's adoption and experimentation with AI tools— identifying where they can accelerate our work in modeling, reporting, and analysis
- Act as an internal resource and evangelist for what's possible with emerging AI tooling in a finance context
- Contribute to investor relations activities and competitor/peer analysis
Our take
The way people discover brands has changes dramatically over the years and it's no longer just about showing up on a website or ranking well on Google. Customers are finding businesses through AI-powered search, social platforms, maps, voice assistants, apps, and direct messages, often all at once. in this always-on world, brands need to be accurate and visible across countless digital touchpoints, or they risk being overlooked entirely.
Yext is a local brand visibility platform helping businesses make sure customers can find them wherever discovery happens. By using billions of trusted data points, Yext gives companies a clear picture of how their brand is performing and provides the tools they need to manage lising, content, and engagement across search engines, social platforms, websites, and emerging AI experiences. So essentially, they help brands stay visible, trustworthy, and in cotnrol of how they show up online.
The company has been around long enough to see the digital landscape change again and again, yet it continues to adapt as new technologies reshape how people search and engage. By evolving alongside AI and modern discovery tools, Yext has proven it's not just keeping up with the pace of change but helping brands confidently navigate whatever comes next.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
22% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Feb 2016
$0.5m
LATE VC
Jun 2014
$50.3m
SERIES F
Total funding: $118.3m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Programme: Our top priority is maintaining our employees' and their families' health and well-being. We offer a robust benefits program, including top-quality health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid parental leave, a 401(k) with a match or retirement pension plan, equity, commuter benefits, and more
- Invested in Your Wellbeing: In addition to our top-tier benefits, we offer a holistic wellness program with physical and mental health perks that go beyond the basics. A few employee-favorite perks are our premium, no-cost Calm subscription for relaxation and mindfulness and monthly ClassPass credits for everything from workouts to wellness experiences (cold plunge or massage, anyone?). Run out of credits? No sweat — you can snag more at a discounted rate!
- Collaborative Workspaces: Yext has workspaces in some of the world's greatest cities — from our HQ in New York City to those in Budapest, Greater Washington DC, Hyderabad, London, and Paris. Many teams follow a hybrid work model, giving employees the flexibility to work remotely while also connecting in person at any of our offices. These modern, vibrant spaces are designed for collaboration, fostering the spontaneous interactions and knowledge-sharing that define our global culture.
- Stay Informed: Our leadership team prioritizes transparency at every level, keeping employees informed through newsletters, regular updates, and quarterly company-wide meetings. These forums dive into industry trends, celebrate wins, break down post-earnings results, and outline what's ahead.
- Life-Work Balance: We're all about working hard and having fun, but we know there's no pause button when the workday ends. Our employees wear many hats — parents, caregivers, mentors, volunteers, and more — and we're dedicated to helping blend the best of both worlds. That's why we offer flexible vacation, paid holidays, and sick days, giving you the time to recharge and focus on what matters most with the people you love most.
- Upward Mobility: Career growth isn't just encouraged at Yext — it's a priority. With internal mobility at the heart of our culture, over 20% of our hires in 2024 came from within! Through our Upward Mobility program, we invest in our people by providing opportunities to explore new roles, expand skills, and take on fresh challenges. Whether you're looking to grow in your current role or take your career in a new direction, we're here to support your journey every step of the way.
Company HQ
Chelsea, New York, NY
Leadership
Michael Walrath
(CEO & Chairman)Michael has served as the CEO of Yext since 2009. He is also the Founder of Ohoopee Match Club and co-founder of Atlas Films and WGI Group.
Darryl Bond
(CFO)Darryl initially joined Yext as a Corporate controller in 2015. Since then he has held a number of roles and became CFO in 2022. Previously, he spent 12 years at Ernst & Young, joining in 2002 as a Manager of Assurance Service and becoming Senior Manager of Transaction Advisory Services in 2010.
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