Jobleads-US is hiring: Business Analyst, Wurl in Palo Alto

At Wurl, our mission is to create innovative technologies and services that help accelerate the shift to streaming. Our market-leading technologies for monetization, advertising, and distribution help publishers, streamers, and advertisers maximize revenue, grow Connected TV viewership, and strengthen brand value. At our core, we are innovators focused on driving the streaming industry forward by connecting the right viewers to the right content.

In 2022, Wurl was acquired by AppLovin (Nasdaq: APP), the leading marketing platform, giving our employees the best of both worlds: the dynamic environment of a 150+ person startup as well as the stability of a high-growth public tech company. We invest in providing a culture that fosters passion, drives excellence, and encourages collaboration to drive innovation. Wurl is a fully-remote company that has been globally recognized for our people and technology, having been named a Great Place to Work by Fortune in 2021 and 2022; an Ad Tech Company of the Year finalist by the UK Business Tech Awards in 2023; Best Publisher Platform by the Digiday Media Awards in 2023; and FAST Innovation of the Year by The VideoTech Innovation Awards in 2022.

Business Analyst - (US, Remote)

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Business Analyst to join our team. This hybrid role will have a strong focus on business operations while supporting the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function. Reporting to the Manager, FP&A, you will play a crucial role in managing cross-functional tasks, from revenue forecasting and budgeting, and dashboard creation to pricing analysis. If you're driven by an insatiable desire to learn, thrive on tackling challenges across diverse business areas, and are ready to make a significant impact from day one—this is your chance to step up and shape the future of CTV with us!

What you'll do:

1. Revenue Reporting and Forecasting: Prepare, analyze, and distribute revenue reports to support strategic decision-making and forecasting. Assist in developing revenue forecasts and budgets, working closely with finance and sales teams to ensure accurate projections.
2. Deal Desk Operations: Support the Deal Desk by reviewing and analyzing sales contracts, terms, and pricing strategies to ensure consistency with company policies and leadership goals.
3. Pricing Analysis: Conduct pricing and margin analysis to help optimize margin and identify opportunities for pricing improvements.
4. Creation and Ideation of Sigma Dashboards: Design, implement, and maintain data dashboards in Sigma to provide actionable insights for business performance and decision-making.
5. Billing Review: Collaborate with accounting to review invoices, reconcile billing discrepancies, and ensure alignment with revenue reports.
6. Sales Compensation: Support the setup and maintenance of sales compensation data and calculators, assist with quarter-end reviews and discrepancy resolution.
7. Ad-Hoc Assignments: Take on ad-hoc analyses and special projects as needed to support business operations and financial planning initiatives.

Qualifications:

1. Experience: 0-2 years of experience in business operations, financial analysis, or a related field. Prior experience in revenue reporting, forecasting, or deal desk operations is a plus. Internship experience can also be valuable.
2. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
3. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail, with experience using tools such as Excel, Sigma, Tableau, and Salesforce. SQL and Netsuite are a plus.
4. Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and display confidence in proposals and recommendations.
5. Attention to Detail and Problem Solving: Meticulous in data management, reporting, and analysis to ensure accuracy. Ability to identify challenges and propose solutions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
6. Adaptability and Initiative: Eagerness to take on new challenges and responsibilities with minimal supervision. Willingness to manage a diverse set of responsibilities across business operations and finance, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.

What We Offer

• Strong Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, 90% paid by Wurl
• Remote First Policy
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan through AppLovin
• Discretionary Time Off, with a minimum of 4 weeks of time off
• 13 US Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Pre-Tax Savings Plans, HSA & FSA
• Carrot and Headspace Subscriptions for Family Planning & Mental Wellness
• OneMedical Subscription for 24/7 Convenient Medical Care
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave for All Family Additions
• Discounted PetPlan
• $1,000 Work From Home Stipend to Set Up Your Home Office

Wurl provides a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance rewards approach. Base compensation at Wurl is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Depending on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and other benefits.

USA Base Pay Range: CA, NY, WA States

$67,000 — $101,000 USD

USA Base Pay Range: all other States (excludes CA, NY, WA)

AppLovin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or other legally protected characteristics.

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