Financial Analyst

TheZebra.com meets customers right where their search for car and home insurance begins: online. We provide easy-to-use tools and services, plus friendly, licensed agents who offer advice and guidance at any point along the way. The Zebra has helped customers compare over 74 million quotes since 2012. At its heart, both insurance and tech industry veterans collaborate together to simplify insurance shopping for customers. In today’s digital world, The Zebra’s customer-centered approach offers people the choices they want and simplicity they need. The Zebra was recently named an Austin Business Journal’s 2026 Best Place to Work. Our motto is All Stripes Welcome. Building the best product, the best teams, and the best company comes from inviting a diverse array of voices, backgrounds and perspectives to contribute, making everyone feel welcome. Our Zeebs are passionate about learning, growing, and working together to tackle exciting problems. We're seeking a Financial Analyst to add to our growing team, supporting strategic planning and operational decision-making by performing or overseeing highly complex financial analysis and business modeling. Reporting directly to the Sr. Finance Manager, you will work closely with the SVP of Finance, Accounting, Marketing, R&D, and Commercialization teams to achieve profitable growth. Location Our company headquarters are in Austin, TX, but our employees work remotely across the US. For folks who live around Austin, we offer the option to join us in our office or opt for hybrid setup. Whether you prefer the structure of an office, the convenience of remote work, or a mix of both, we support what works best for you! Please note: at this time we are not able to hire in California or Massachusetts. What You’ll Do Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial performance analyses and presentations for executives and the Board Build and maintain financial models to support financial planning and reporting and provide insights to leadership Monitor daily/monthly financial performance against goals, identifying trends, variances, and risks to support data‑driven decision‑making Contribute to the annual budgeting process, including rolling forecasts and long‑term financial planning. Support functional teams in tracking headcount and operating expenses against budgets and forecasts; monitor and help optimize vendor expenses Identify, lead, and execute opportunities to improve, automate, and standardize financial systems and reporting processes to optimize efficiency What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related major 2+ years of Corporate Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Consulting or a related analytical field experience Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills with demonstrated rigor Experience using enterprise planning systems (e.g. Sage Intacct, Netsuite and/or others) and BI tools (Looker and/or SQL) is preferred Experience in a high‑growth environment (startup or fast‑scaling business); insurance or fintech experience is a plus Collaborate effectively across an organization with excellent communication skills and be comfortable engaging with management across multiple functions Thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities whilst having a keen focus on details and a passion for quality Ability to recognize and implement process improvements and build scalable solutions Highly motivated and natural self‑starter, independent thinker, and team player Why Work Here? When we say “All Stripes Welcome,” we mean it. Considering viewpoints outside of our own as individuals creates a better, more inclusive experience for everyone We live and breathe inclusion. You will be part of a wide array of voices, opinions, and experiences that inform everything we do We believe in innovation. You will be part of experimentation; creative problem solving; cross‑functional collaboration; testing new approaches, tools and ideas and learning from those tests; and understanding when innovation can drive real impacts and when it may not be needed. We trust our teams. You’ll own your work, balancing personal accountability with team accountability. Together, we take pride in individual and team contributions; make thoughtful decisions; and want our teammates to succeed. We care about each other. You’ll join a team that truly lives their values, both in and out of the office. Our Zeebs have honest conversations, give direct feedback, and remember that we are all people here to do great work. We take thoughtful action. You will be empowered to do the right things as efficiently as possible, not just checking boxes off a list without thinking. Benefits & Perks Competitive Compensation & Stock Option Offering Health, Dental, Vision & Disability Coverages Sabbatical program for tenured employees HSA offering + employer contribution Fertility support through Carrot

• 100 monthly wellness perk
• 300 pet reimbursement program

401k with match Unlimited PTO (paid time off) + flexibility to enjoy it Paid Parental Leave Program Learning & Development Opportunities The base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 per year. The final salary amount will be determined based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, internal equity, and insights gained throughout the interview process. About The Zebra Headquartered in Austin, Texas, The Zebra seeks to bring transparency and simplicity to car and home insurance shopping – it's Insurance in black and white. We’ve garnered attention across the industry and across the nation. Check out all of our awards & recognition! Our core motto is “All Stripes Welcome.” As part of our dedication to maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce, we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform core job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation! #J-18808-Ljbffr The Zebra