The Zebra

Insurance

FinancialAnalyst

$70–80k Austin, Texas, United States; United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Financial Analyst at The Zebra. Skills: Financial analysis, Financial modeling, Budgeting, Forecasting. Assist in preparing financial performance analyses. Assist in preparing financial presentations”

Industry & Context.

Insurance
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Data-driven decision-making

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Finance, 2+ years Corporate Finance experience, 2+ years Accounting experience, 2+ years FP&A experience, 2+ years Consulting experience, Advanced Excel skills, Advanced financial modeling skills

Nice to Have

Experience using enterprise planning systems, Experience using BI tools, Insurance experience is a plus, Fintech experience is a plus

What You'll Do.

Assist in preparing financial performance analyses

Assist in preparing financial presentations

Build financial models

Maintain financial models

Monitor financial performance against goals

Contribute to annual budgeting process

Contribute to rolling forecasts

Contribute to long-term financial planning

Support teams in tracking headcount

Support teams in tracking operating expenses

Monitor vendor expenses

Optimize vendor expenses

Identify opportunities to improve financial systems

Identify opportunities to automate financial systems

Identify opportunities to standardize financial systems

Lead opportunities to improve financial systems

Lead opportunities to automate financial systems

Lead opportunities to standardize financial systems

Execute opportunities to improve financial systems

Execute opportunities to automate financial systems

Execute opportunities to standardize financial systems

Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes

Identify opportunities to automate reporting processes

Identify opportunities to standardize reporting processes

Lead opportunities to improve reporting processes

Lead opportunities to automate reporting processes

Lead opportunities to standardize reporting processes

Execute opportunities to improve reporting processes

Execute opportunities to automate reporting processes

Execute opportunities to standardize reporting processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; Engage with management

Communication Scope

Executive presentations; Board-level reporting

Full Job Description

INTRODUCTION: TheZebra.com http://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. https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2026/04/14/austin-best-places-to-work-2026.html 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

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