Finance Operations Analyst

ABOUT PLACER.AI One of the fastest growing tech companies in North America, Placer.ai reached $100 million ARR “Centaur” status in 2024, within 6 years of launching the Placer platform. We crossed the $1B valuation “Unicorn” threshold in 2022. Our AI-based SaaS platform transforms how leaders make critical decisions by unlocking visibility into markets and locations, providing aggregated information with privacy-first data practices. Our platform provides instant visibility into almost any location in the U.S. We have grown exponentially over the past 6 years, counting more than 4,000+ paying customers including many Fortune 500 companies, such as JP Morgan Chase, Wayfair, Google and many more. We are named as Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers and a Deloitte Technology Fast company, reflecting our collaborative, innovative and inclusive culture. SUMMARY We are looking to hire a Finance Operations Analyst to join the G&A team. This is a high-impact role at the forefront of Placer’s transformation into an AI-first organization. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Finance Operations, this role blends AI productivity leadership with finance operations. This individual will partner across departments to identify, plan, help implement, and track AI-driven solutions that enhance efficiency, output quality, and decision-making. They will also support our core Finance Operations responsibilities, including reporting, research, presentations, project management, spend analysis, and executive support. This is a hands-on, highly visible role for a proactive problem-solver eager to learn the full scope of our business and drive measurable results. RESPONSIBILITIES AI Transformation: Identify, prioritize, and drive automation opportunities across functions using AI. Support the CTO’s team and others building scalable workflows, templates, and playbooks that embed AI into daily operations. Partner with department leaders to ensure their teams maximize AI for quality and efficiency. Track and report on AI-driven impact (adoption, savings, time reduction, output improvements). Finance Operations & Reporting: Support financial reporting, spend analytics, and other ad-hoc analysis. Conduct research to inform vendor, market, and strategic finance decisions. Assist with contract tracking, usage audits, and cost-optimization initiatives. Develop and maintain executive-ready reports and dashboards. Drive continuous improvement in Finance Operations workflows and tooling, including intake of requests, approvals, renewals, and compliance. Serve as a trusted partner to the Senior Director, Finance Ops on cross-functional projects. Support Executive priorities with analysis, presentations, and follow-through. Anticipate needs and proactively drive tasks to completion with high quality. REQUIREMENTS Hands-on experience with AI productivity or adjacent tools such as: familiarity with workflow automation and AI integration platforms (e.g., n8n, Zapier, AirTable, or equivalent). You’ve built workflows that drive efficiency. Ability to design, test, and document repeatable AI-driven processes, templates, and playbooks. Proficient in Excel or Google sheets. Ability to provide analysis of complex data. You are a go-getter who can learn new skills, is proactive, and achieves positive results. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and projects from start to finish. Strong attention to detail and prioritization. Proven experience thriving in fast-paced tech environments. Proficient in English. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 3-6 years of professional experience in procurement, finance operations, sourcing, or related areas—preferably in a high-growth tech/SaaS company. Proven track record of delivering financial results and driving strategic transformation. Familiarity with AI-driven workflow and analytics tools is a must. Plus: Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field. WHY JOIN PLACER.AI? Join a rocketship We are pioneers of a new market that we are creating Take a central and critical role at Placer.ai Work with, and learn from, top-notch talent Competitive compensation Fully remote NOTEWORTHY LINKS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PLACER Placer.ai in a nutshell Placer.ai's recent $100M round C funding (unicorn valuation) Placer.ai's data Placer.ai in the news COVID-19 Economic Recovery Dashboard Placer.ai is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and promoting a safe, healthy working environment for all employees. Placer.ai is an equal opportunity employer and has a global remote workforce. Placer.ai’s applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact Placer.ai’s Human Resources Department. #J-18808-Ljbffr