Senior Analyst, Strategic Finance

This position will be based in our Boston office in a hybrid capacity. Employees will work in the office 4 days per week and have the option to work remotely on Fridays. Strategic Finance at Wayfair serves as the "mini-CFO" function for our business units.

We go beyond traditional accounting to act as primary thought partners for Global Business leaders across the organization. We are a team of analytical problem solvers who combine quantitative rigor with business intuition to shape the trajectory of the company. Wayfair is looking for a highly analytical, strategically minded individual to join our Global Strategic Finance team.

In this role, you will provide financial visibility and guidance to senior leadership, driving the planning and analysis that informs our most critical investment decisions. You will not just report on the business; you will influence its direction by translating complex data into actionable strategic recommendations. What You’ll Do Drive Financial Planning & Forecasting: Own the end-to-end P&L forecast (Revenue, Margin, and EBITDA) for your business area, ensuring high accuracy and deep understanding of performance drivers.

Act as a Strategic Thought Partner: Collaborate with General Managers and cross-functional leaders (Marketing, Pricing, Product, Supply Chain) to evaluate new business opportunities and optimize existing operations. Advanced Modeling & Analysis: Build and maintain sophisticated financial models that connect commercial strategies to financial outcomes. Perform "what-if" scenario analysis to support shifts in strategy.

Deliver Executive-Level Insights: Distill complex financial data into clear, concise narratives for senior leadership. You will be responsible for defining the "why" behind the numbers. Optimize Business Performance: Proactively identify opportunities for margin expansion, cost-to-serve reduction, or revenue acceleration through deep-dive analysis and KPI tracking.

Process Innovation: Continuously refine financial processes and reporting tools to scale with our rapidly growing business, leveraging automation and advanced data tools. What You’ll Need Bachelor’s degree in Finance, or an analytical field, such as economics, engineering, accounting, business, math, statistics, science, or analytics 2+ years of work experience in strategic or corporate finance, financial planning and analysis, investment banking, consulting, private equity or in an analytical role Expertise with Excel/Google Sheets, including creating pivot tables, VLOOKUPS, Index/Match, SUMIFS, visualizations, and other advanced formulas Proficient in SQL / GBQ Strong attention to detail and the ability to stay organized, prioritize effectively and deliver in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated ability to drive complex projects to completion using effective project management, communication, and influence; strong ownership of tasks, deadlines, and projects Persuasive communication skills to summarize and clearly articulate complex concepts, including effectively convey insights from analyses to senior leaders Proven strategic, creative and critical thinking skills Why Wayfair Strategic Finance? Impact: You are at the center of the decision-making process, working on projects that move the needle for a multi-billion dollar global brand.

Growth: We operate with the speed of a startup and the resources of a Fortune 500 leader, providing a unique environment for rapid career progression. Culture: We value data-driven honesty, collaborative problem-solving, and a "test and learn" mindset. Assistance For Individuals With Disabilities Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities.

As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr