Senior Financial Analyst

About the teamZillow Group, Inc. is reimagining real estate to make it easier to unlock life’s next chapter. As the most visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow and its affiliates help high-intent movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first-class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing, and renting experiences. The Strategic Finance team is at the forefront of Zillow Group’s strategy, planning, and key initiatives, collaborating across the organization on strategic thought leadership spanning some of the company’s most visible projects.

About the role

Zillow Group is seeking a forward-thinking Senior Financial Analyst to join our Strategic Finance team. This role goes beyond reporting results — you will proactively anticipate trends, surface risks and opportunities early, and guide leaders with insights that shape the decisions driving our For Sale businesses forward.

You will partner across multiple business areas, including Spruce, Zillow’s in-house digital title and escrow service and a foundational component of our integrated real estate transaction vision, to influence strategy, support forecasting and planning, and illuminate opportunities to optimize growth, margin performance, and operational efficiency. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in dynamic environments, and leverages AI-enabled tools to accelerate analysis and deepen insight.

You Will Get To

• Lead forecasting, planning, and unit economics analysis for assigned workstreams, including Spruce’s revenue, expense, and margin dynamics.

• Leverage AI-enabled tools to increase efficiency and insight quality by accelerating analysis, developing scenarios, and synthesizing findings.

• Partner with product, operations, and business leaders to shape strategies tied to growth, funnel performance, pricing, and resource allocation.

• Develop and refine strategic financial models to evaluate performance drivers, assess trade-offs, and strengthen decision-making across the For Sale ecosystem.

• Drive high-impact ad hoc analysis that surfaces risks, uncovers opportunities, and supports evidence-based prioritization.

• Support annual and quarterly planning, interim forecast updates, and long-range planning with scenario development, insight articulation, and clear recommendations.

• Continuously improve financial processes by introducing structure, automation, and analytical rigor to scale the team’s operating model.

This role has been categorized as a Remote position. “Remote” employees do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from a physical location of their choice, which must be identified to the Company. U.S. employees may live in any of the 50 United States, with limited exceptions.

In California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $98,900.00 - $158,100.00 annually. This base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations. In Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Vermont the standard base pay range for this role is $94,000.00 - $150,200.00 annually. The base pay range is specific to these locations and may not be applicable to other locations.

In addition to a competitive base salary this position is also eligible for equity awards based on factors such as experience, performance and location. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance and location. Employees in this role will not be paid below the salary threshold for exempt employees in the state where they reside.

Who you are

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, consulting, or investment banking, preferably supporting high-growth product, GTM, or operations teams in tech or financial services.

• Strong modeling and analytical skills; fluent in Excel/Sheets and comfortable working with large datasets.

• Proficient using AI tools to streamline workflows, accelerate insight discovery, and increase productivity.

• Skilled communicator and trusted partner, able to break down complex concepts for cross-functional teams and senior leaders.

• Curious, proactive, and effective in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.

• Able to work across multiple business areas and shift priorities as needs evolve.

• Experience with public company processes or reporting rhythms is a plus.

Get to know us

At Zillow, we’re reimagining how people move—through the real estate market and through their careers. As the most-visited real estate platform in the U.S., we help customers navigate buying, selling, financing and renting with greater ease and confidence. Whether you're working in tech, sales, operations, or design, you’ll be part of a company that's reshaping an industry and helping more people make home a reality.

Zillow is honored to be recognized among the best workplaces in the country. Zillow was named one of FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025, and included on the PEOPLE Companies That Care® 2025 list, reflecting our commitment to creating an innovative, inclusive, and engaging culture where employees are empowered to grow.

No matter where you sit in the organization, your work will help drive innovation, support our customers, and move the industry—and your career—forward, together.

Zillow Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact your recruiter directly.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.