Location: Palo Alto, CA (hybrid)
NEXT’s mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We’re doing that by building the only technology-led, full-stack provider of small business insurance in the industry, taking on the entire value chain and transforming the customer experience.
Simply put, wherever you find small businesses, you’ll find NEXT.
Since 2016, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of small business customers across the United States get fast, customized and affordable coverage. We’re backed by industry leaders in insurance and tech, and we still have room to grow — that’s where you come in.
What You’ll Do:
- Serve as a strategic financial partner to department leaders, aligning financial goals with broader business objectives and delivering actionable recommendations to drive growth and profitability.
- Lead the creation, management, and automation of complex financial models, including multi-scenario projections, what-if analyses, and long-term strategic plans.
- Oversee and improve the company-wide forecasting processes (monthly, quarterly, and annual) to ensure alignment with corporate financial targets and responsiveness to market trends.
- Design, implement, and enhance financial systems and tools (e.g., Adaptive Planning) to streamline budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Lead financial analysis for strategic business challenges, including profitability improvement initiatives while providing clear & actionable insights.
- Prepare and present executive-level reports and materials, including financial updates for the Board of Directors, delivering insights that shape long-term company strategy.
- Drive cross-functional projects, such as strategic cost-saving programs, ensuring objectives are met and aligned with company priorities.
- Anticipate financial risks and opportunities, developing and implementing plans to mitigate challenges or capitalize on opportunities to achieve financial targets.
What We Need:
- BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a quantitative discipline. MBA is a plus
- 5+ years of finance experience with a track record of managing financial forecasts and leading strategic initiatives; experience in a growth-stage SaaS or tech company is highly preferred
- Expertise in building and managing complex financial models including multi-year financial plans and automating financial processes.
- Demonstrated experience managing Operating Expenses (OPEX), including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and identifying cost-saving opportunities to drive operational efficiency, with the ability to connect financial data to strategic decisions
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence decisions, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to executive and non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience with financial planning tools such as Adaptive Planning is a strong plus.
Unstoppable Qualities:
- Experience leading the implementation of financial systems and automation tools.
- Proven ability to deliver financial insights that shape corporate strategy and long-term planning.
- Experience with SaaS and recurring revenue business models and financial metrics.
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the location(s) listed. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including, without limitation, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. NEXT employees are eligible to participate in our equity incentive program and will also receive our benefits package, consisting of our partially subsidized medical plan, fully subsidized vision/dental options, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k), flexible paid time off, parental leave and more.
US annual base salary range for this full-time position:
$141,000—$180,000 USD
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some underrepresented people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At NEXT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
One of our core values is 'Play as a Team'; this means making sure everyone has an equal chance to participate and make a difference. We win by playing together. Next Insurance is an equal opportunity employer and prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants of any type and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws. Next's policy is to comply with all applicable laws related to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
What We Do
The needs of business owners have significantly changed over the past decade, the insurance industry hasn’t. When you’re running your own business, you’re placing a huge bet on yourself. Your ideas, your passion, your blood, sweat and tears define your success. Next Insurance was created to give your business the coverage it deserves. Simple, affordable and tailored. So no matter what you do, no matter how you define success, we’re right there, next to you. Behind our groundbreaking AI-based technology there are hundreds of us. Data scientists, insurance advisors, product managers, designers & more. We are passionate about helping businesses achieve their goals & are committed to serve the needs of business owners. Even our three founders started their path as small business owners so they have been there and are committed to supporting the journey of your business.
Why Work With Us
Next Insurance is looking for explorers who are filled with curiosity, have the desire to travel the unbeaten path, and realize new heights in providing small business owners with the peace of mind to run their businesses. If you move fast, customer-focused, and willing to challenge the status quo, Next Insurance might just be your next journey.
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