Motive
·Business Intelligence
Senior Analyst, Strategic Analytics
About this role
Drive data-informed profitability decisions for Motive's Product organization. Own COGS and gross margin analysis across hardware and software product lines, working directly with CPO, CTO, and senior leadership to shape strategic financial outcomes.
Must have
7+ years experience in analytics, strategic finance, or related field with financial modeling depth
Expert-level SQL with ability to write complex queries independently and fluently
Deep understanding of unit economics including gross margin, contribution margin, COGS structures, and scenario modeling
Proven ability to independently frame and decompose ambiguous business problems
Strong executive communication skills with experience presenting to VP or C-suite stakeholders
High autonomy and self-sufficiency in fast-moving environments with shifting priorities
Experience working in messy data environments requiring ground-up definition and validation
Technologies
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end COGS and gross margin analysis for hardware and software product lines
Model cost-saving opportunities and build scenario analyses for profitability levers
Deliver recommendations directly to CPO, CTO, and finance leadership
Structure ambiguous high-stakes business questions and build defensible analytical POVs
Partner with data engineering, finance, and product teams on cost drivers and insights
Navigate complex data environments to establish ground truth and build reliable datasets
Create durable analytical frameworks for broader team use
Contribute to operational rigor through documentation and analytical best practices
Benefits
Amenities
Recruitment process
High-visibility role in Profitability domain within Strategic Analytics team
Direct impact on Motive's most strategically important financial decisions
Close partnership with CPO and CTO shaping senior leadership thinking
Team values independent thinking, intellectual rigor, and clear communication
Path to team leadership responsibilities as role evolves
Not a dashboard-building or people-management role
Requires comfort with incomplete context and undefined scope
Some interviews or training may be held in person at global offices
