Senior Analyst, Strategic Analytics

Ever wondered what it's like to truly shape a company's financial future with data? At Motive, we're not just crunching numbers; we're transforming the world of physical operations, making work safer, more productive, and more profitable for nearly 100,000 customers globally. Our Strategic Analytics team is the engine behind data-driven decisions for our Product organization, and we're looking for a Senior Analyst to dive deep into profitability. This isn't just a role; it's a chance to own complex Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and gross margin strategies, turning insights into tangible impact across a global customer base. Ready to make a significant impact from anywhere in the world? Join us!

Overview

Motive empowers the people who run physical operations by providing innovative tools that enhance safety, productivity, and profitability. We’ve built an industry-leading AI powered platform that gives safety, operations, and finance teams a single system to manage drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend. This significantly reduces manual workloads through automation and simplification.

The Strategic Analytics (SA) team at Motive is crucial for driving data-informed decision-making within our Product organization. We translate business metrics and product usage data into actionable insights that directly influence strategy across key areas such as Growth, Churn, and especially Profitability. This Senior Analyst position is a high-visibility role within the SA team, sitting right at the center of our Profitability domain. As a fully remote opportunity, you can contribute to our mission from anywhere across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

Lead in-depth analysis of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and gross margin drivers, identifying key trends and opportunities for improvement.
Develop robust financial models and frameworks to forecast profitability, assess product performance, and support strategic pricing decisions.
Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Finance, and Operations teams to understand business challenges, define analytical needs, and provide data-backed recommendations.
Design, implement, and maintain dashboards and reporting tools that provide stakeholders with clear, actionable insights into product profitability.
Proactively identify and investigate anomalies or significant shifts in profitability metrics, presenting findings and proposed solutions to leadership.
Translate complex analytical findings into clear, concise, and compelling narratives for diverse audiences, influencing product strategy and business outcomes.
Drive continuous improvement in data quality, analytical methodologies, and reporting processes within the Strategic Analytics team.

Requirements

At least 4+ years of experience in a strategic analytics, business intelligence, or finance analyst role, with a strong focus on profitability, COGS, or gross margin analysis.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to interpret complex data, draw meaningful conclusions, and formulate actionable strategies.
Advanced proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation is essential.
Demonstrated experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Looker, Power BI, or similar platforms.
Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of clearly articulating complex analytical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience partnering with product management and engineering teams in a fast-paced technology or SaaS environment.
A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fully remote work environment.

What You'll Gain

The opportunity to make a direct, tangible impact on the financial health and strategic direction of a rapidly growing, industry-leading technology company.
A central role in a high-visibility domain, offering significant exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Continuous learning and development within a data-driven culture, pushing the boundaries of strategic analysis.
Work alongside a passionate, talented, and supportive team committed to innovation and excellence.
Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote, global work environment, allowing you to thrive professionally and personally.