Principal Financial Analyst

Job Summary

Spreetail is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to join their rapidly scaling Marketplace Fulfillment team. The role requires a strong background in FP&A, strategy, or operations analytics within eCommerce, marketplace, or fulfillment-adjacent environments.

About the Role

This role is pivotal in shaping strategy, influencing investments, and driving profitable growth. The candidate will lead pre-deal financial analytics, drive assortment expansion decisions, own and scale the quote engine, and provide end-to-end pipeline and capacity visibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-deal financial analytics by building right-to-win screens and unit economics models at the brand and SKU level, sizing ramps and break-even points while proactively flagging operational constraints and SLA risks.
• Drive assortment expansion decisions by identifying the highest-ROI SKUs, modeling sell-through, cost-to-serve, and variable retail profit across fulfillment paths and phased launch scenarios.
• Own and scale the quote engine by designing defensible, auditable cost-to-serve models that translate brand scope into standardized, automated quotes using SQL and Power BI, with CRM-ready outputs and clear approval guardrails.
• Close the loop post-launch by comparing quoted economics to actuals, identifying drivers of variance, and continuously improving deal models, playbooks, and exception policies over time.
• Provide end-to-end pipeline and capacity visibility by partnering closely with Business Development, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Outbound to surface risks early, unblock execution, and ensure launches are fast, accurate, and surprise-free.

Requirements

• 6–10+ years of experience in FP&A, strategy, or operations analytics within eCommerce, marketplace, or fulfillment-adjacent environments, with a strong track record of influencing business decisions.
• Advanced analytics toolkit, including expert-level SQL and Excel, strong Power BI capabilities (data modeling, DAX), and experience working with Snowflake or similar cloud data warehouses.
• Proven builder of scalable economics models, with hands-on experience developing quoting frameworks, cost-to-serve engines, and operational guardrails that support rapid growth.
• Exceptional communicator and business partner, able to translate complex analyses into clear narratives, drive alignment across senior stakeholders, and perform under tight timelines.
• Owner’s mindset with strong collaboration skills, combining accountability, humility, and resilience to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Experience with Salesforce, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis techniques.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements through the Work Your Way program.
• Generous vacation policy.
• Wedding week and parental leave.
• Telehealth and on-demand mental health resources.
• Opportunities to give back and make a social impact.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Work Your Way Program

The Work Your Way program is available to eligible applicants residing in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, and Wyoming.