Strategic Financial Analyst, Revenue

Job Description

Roblox is seeking a Strategic Financial Analyst, Revenue to own core forecasting models and margin analytics across COGS, tax, and pricing. Reporting to the Finance Manager, Revenue, this role will be responsible for the integrity and evolution of our platform bookings and cost forecasting frameworks.

About the Role

You will operate at the intersection of Finance, Tax, Payments, Accounting, and Data to ensure that pricing, tax exposure, and platform cost dynamics are accurately modeled, reported, and embedded in planning processes. This role provides deep exposure to the full revenue funnel — including Bookings, COGS, and Developer Expense — and contributes to executive and board-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own the COGS forecast, budget, and platform bookings model, analyzing trends, delivering insights, and strategically partnering with key business teams who drive our provider mix and COGS rate assumptions.
• Drive pricing initiatives and recommendations, developing comprehensive knowledge of COGS and Tax impact to pricing through partnerships with Product (Payments) and Tax teams.
• Lead key month-end deliverables for Accounting and Tax, including regional bookings views, tax files, and associated validation checks.
• Support business decision-making and recommendations through ad hoc analysis related to new payment providers or platforms, rate negotiations, tax or pricing decisions, etc.
• Prepare executive- and board-ready materials that clearly articulate bookings performance, margin drivers, and forward outlook.
• Enhance forecasting accuracy and scalability through process automation and improved data modeling.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual planning cycles with a strong focus on integrity, clarity, and strategic insight.

Requirements

• At least 2+ years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or business operations or equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics or other quantitative fields (math, science, finance/accounting).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and financial modeling, with a willingness to learn other tools & software languages.
• Experience with Python, SQL, Tableau or other analytical software is a strong plus, but not required.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to distill robust datasets into concise and meaningful insights and trends.
• Exposure to emerging, high-growth companies in the technology or internet sectors.
• An eye for efficiency and gravitate towards automating manual processes.
• Inflate curiosity about understanding key drivers of a complex business with eagerness and motivation to make an impact on the business.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2+ years of experience in investment banking, consulting, or business operations or equivalent work experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics or other quantitative fields (math, science, finance/accounting) is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and financial modeling, with a willingness to learn other tools & software languages.
• Experience with Python, SQL, Tableau or other analytical software is a strong plus, but not required.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to distill robust datasets into concise and meaningful insights and trends.
• Exposure to emerging, high-growth companies in the technology or internet sectors.
• An eye for efficiency and gravitate towards automating manual processes.
• Inflation curiosity about understanding key drivers of a complex business with eagerness and motivation to make an impact on the business.

Skills

• Financial modeling and analysis.
• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Forecasting and budgeting.
• Understanding of COGS, tax, and pricing dynamics.
• Excel/Google Sheets proficiency.
• Python, SQL, Tableau or other analytical software.

Benefits

• Equity compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range.

Annual Salary Range $134,540—$167,910 USD

Schedule

Roblox provides flexible scheduling options for its employees, including the option to work remotely.