ThriftBooks is the world's largest used book retailer! We believe in a workplace where respect for our employees matters, where promoting from within is how we grow, and where safety comes first in all our decisions and planning. At ThriftBooks, your work will help get inexpensive books into the hands of people who need them instead of going into landfill. We strive to create a friendly work environment with high standards of performance and rewards for excellence. We started out small and remember that encouraging people to do their best is how we expanded to our current scale.
If you want to learn about the intersection of technology, innovation, and good old-fashioned teamwork, we might be a good fit for you. Wherever you start in the company, our hope is that it is a launching point to higher achievement. At ThriftBooks, your success is up to you.
We are looking for a highly analytical and business-focused Senior Financial Analyst to support a fast-paced e-commerce environment. This role sits at the intersection of Finance, Data, and Operations, driving visibility into revenue, margin, and operational performance while partnering directly with senior leadership. Operating in a performance-driven environment, this role provides exposure to the full company P&L with a strong focus on profitability, cash flow, and operational execution.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
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Own weekly and monthly financial reporting, delivering clear, actionable insights on revenue, margin, and operating income trends
- Build, enhance, and maintain robust financial models to support forecasting, planning, and operational decision-making
- Play a key role in annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, with ownership of key P&L components and ongoing performance tracking
- Develop scenario analyses to support pricing, revenue growth, and cost optimization (shipping, fulfillment, and supply chain)
- Analyze key operational drivers such as average order value, units per order, shipping cost per order, and inventory flow
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Marketing to evaluate initiatives and improve profitability
- Leverage SQL, Snowflake, Mode Analytics, and Power BI to build scalable analytics and deliver insights across large datasets
- Prepare and present executive-level reporting, clearly articulating performance drivers, risks, and opportunities
- Lead ad hoc analyses and special projects requiring strong financial and business acumen
Why This Role
- High visibility with direct exposure to senior leadership
- Opportunity to influence key business decisions and financial outcomes
Broad scope across finance, data, and operations in a growing e-commerce environment
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WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE:
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Annual 10% bonus incentive
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Competitive compensation package
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Earn Paid Time Off at Accrual Rate of 15-days per year
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Six Paid Holidays per calendar year
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Medical & Vision Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Company paid STD/LTD
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Company paid Life Insurance
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401k match program
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Professional development & growth opportunities
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Work with nice, fun people
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FREE BOOKS!
BASE SALARY:
$135,000 -$145,000/yr. This range reflects the good-faith hiring base salary range for this position. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications such as skills, experience, and education/training.
LOCATION:
While this is a remote role, occasional travel to a local processing center is required. Applicants must reside in the greater metropolitan area of one of the following:
Dallas, TX
Phoenix, AZ
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Baltimore, MD
ThriftBooks is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship at this time. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.. All candidates must be willing to authorize a pre-employment background check. All applicants agree to ThriftBooks' Privacy Notice for Employment-Related Personal Data: https://www.thriftbooks.com/s/employment-privacy-notice/
ThriftBooks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Experience & Education
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5–8+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, or a related analytical role, with exposure to data-driven environments
- Strong foundation in financial analysis, modeling, and accounting principles (GAAP)
- Advanced SQL skills with hands-on experience working with large-scale datasets (Snowflake or similar)
- Experience with Mode Analytics, Power BI, and Planful (or similar planning tools)
- Proven ability to connect financial results to operational drivers in an e-commerce or high-volume environment
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leadership
- Highly self-directed with strong attention to detail and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA/CPA/CFA a plus, but not required)
What You Need to Succeed
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A true business partner who goes beyond reporting to drive insight and decision-making
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate across the full business, not just within a function
- Ability to simplify complex analyses into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership
- Comfortable working across both financial models and large datasets to solve business problems
