Strategy Analyst - Denver
Strategy Analyst
Xero, Denver
Our Purpose
Small business makes the world go 'round – it's the heart of the global economy. At Xero we want millions of small businesses to thrive through beautiful software, advice and connections. We aim to make being a small business more efficient and profitable, and more enjoyable too.
How you'll make an impact
As a strategy analyst, you will be part of the US strategy team responsible for influencing the long term direction of the US business and driving key strategic projects to improve performance of the US and Global business. You'll execute and support a broad range of US and global strategic projects for Xero including market research, competitive intelligence, and understanding customer needs and trends.
What you'll do
- Lead projects end-to-end: identifying and structuring problems, analyzing root causes, developing solutions, communicating project results, and getting buy-in for change
- Build detailed competitor, market and customer segmentation models
- Work closely with business experts across product, sales, marketing and education
- Conduct strategic projects evaluating the performance of current business operations and recommend strategies and tactics to achieve business goals
- Support go-to-market initiatives including customer segmentation, interviews, and market research
- Create and deliver high-quality presentations to senior executives
- Support internal and external communications, including CEO-level and investor presentations
What you'll bring with you
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills with experience building complex models
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office and/or G-suite
- Strong teamwork and cross-functional team influencing skills
- Experience and proficiency in meeting and presenting to senior staff
- Managing customer research (online and in person), analyzing results and developing key insights
- Strong analytical background with track record of analyzing data from various sources into reports, analyze trends and make fact-based recommendations
- Team-oriented, self-motivated, success-driven, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude
- BS or higher degree in quantitative field, preferably Accounting, Economics, Business or Finance
- 3-4 years experience in top tier strategy consulting firm
- Preferred:
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) preferred
- Knowledge of SaaS product development, sales and marketing preferred
What we value:
#human - Real people with passion and purpose, Who make a difference
#ownership - Own it, drive it, deliver
#champion - Leading the way - creating opportunities for our customers, partners and each other
#challenge - We dream big, inventing better ways to do business
#beautiful - Everything we do. Engage. Delight. Inspire