At NerdWallet, our mission is to bring clarity to consumers' financial decisions. Achieving this requires a strong team of finance professionals who can provide accurate insights, support strategic decision-making, and drive operational discipline. We foster a collaborative and flexible environment where team members are empowered to grow, take thoughtful risks, and contribute meaningfully. Whether remote or in-office, we support how you work most effectively and invest in your development, well-being, and ability to deliver impact.
As a Financial Analyst II, you'll play a meaningful role in supporting NerdWallet's corporate finance function. You'll partner closely with stakeholders across the business to help them understand their financial performance, make informed decisions, and plan for the future. This role sits at the intersection of analysis, storytelling, and partnership—you'll not only work with the numbers, but also help translate them into insights that drive action.
In this role, you'll contribute to core FP&A processes including forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning, while also supporting month-end close and ongoing financial reporting. You'll build and maintain financial models, analyze trends and variances, and provide visibility into key performance indicators. Along the way, you'll develop strong business partnership skills, gain exposure to senior stakeholders, and deepen your understanding of how finance supports a growing, dynamic company.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, working cross-functionally, and continuing to grow their financial skillset in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You'll operate with moderate independence, while also learning from a supportive team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous improvement.
This role reports to the Director, Corporate Finance.
Where you can make an impact:
- Partner with stakeholders across assigned departments to support budgeting, forecasting, and expense management
- Build, maintain, and improve financial models used for planning and decision-making
- Track and report on performance against KPIs, budgets, and forecasts, highlighting key variances and trends
- Prepare recurring financial reports and variance analyses, identifying risks and opportunities
- Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for both finance and non-finance audiences
- Collaborate with Accounting during month-end close, including accruals and expense tracking
- Support annual planning cycles and periodic forecasts by compiling data, validating assumptions, and modeling scenarios
- Contribute to improving financial processes, reporting, and systems with a focus on efficiency and scalability
What success looks like:
- You deliver accurate, timely, and reliable financial analysis that stakeholders trust
- You build strong cross-functional relationships and become a valued thought partner to the teams you support
- You proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and communicate them clearly
- You proactively leverage AI and automation to streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and focus your time on higher-impact analysis and insights
- You manage competing priorities effectively and consistently meet deadlines without sacrificing quality
- You demonstrate strong attention to detail while maintaining a clear view of the bigger picture
- You take ownership of your work, ask thoughtful questions, and continuously improve your skills and processes
- You are open to feedback, eager to learn, and actively contribute to a collaborative team environment
Your experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, corporate finance, accounting, or related analytical roles
- Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling and Excel / Google Sheets
- Experience analyzing financial statements, including P&L, variance analysis, and accruals
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Where:
- This role will be remote (based in the U.S.).
- We believe great work can be done anywhere. No matter where you are based, NerdWallet offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well-being of you and your family.
What we offer:
Work Hard, Stay Balanced (Life's a series of balancing acts, eh?)
- Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision health care plans for employees and their dependents
- Rejuvenation Policy – Flexible Vacation Time Off + 11 holidays + holiday company shutdown
- New Parent Leave for employees with a newborn child or a child placed with them for adoption or foster car