Strategic Finance Manager

About the team

The Strategic Finance team drives Zillow Group’s strategy, planning, and key initiatives, collaborating across the organization on high-impact projects. As part of Zillow Home Loans (ZHL), the team is building a best-in-class mortgage origination business that delivers customized financing solutions for homebuyers, supporting Zillow’s vision of an end-to-end Housing Super App. This is a high-growth, high-impact area with significant opportunities to shape the future of Zillow’s mortgage business.

About the role

Zillow Group is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to join our Strategic Finance team, supporting ZHL. In this pivotal role, you’ll partner closely with senior business leaders to drive strategic planning, financial modeling, forecasting, and actionable analysis that shapes the future of Zillow’s innovative mortgage origination business. If you thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and love turning financial insights into strategic opportunities, this role is built for you.

• Own and manage ZHL expense forecasting, including headcount planning, financial reporting, and ongoing analysis to optimize efficiency and profitability.

• Develop detailed financial models analyzing Loan Officer and Fulfillment team productivity and capacity, driving recommendations to enhance operational performance and unit economics.

• Serve as the primary expert on ZHL unit economics, clearly articulating expense drivers and identifying opportunities for margin improvement and cost transparency.

• Lead strategic analysis and execution of variable compensation plans, partnering closely with Sales Finance and ZHL leadership to design incentives that boost sales throughput and profitability.

• Provide comprehensive financial insights to executive leadership, translating complex data into clear, actionable recommendations that inform strategic decisions.

• Drive long-range planning processes, including strategic initiatives, resource allocation, and financial impact assessments.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to align financial strategies with ZHL’s business objectives, ensuring seamless coordination on key processes and deliverables.

• Generate insightful, timely reporting and analysis, highlighting variances, risks, and growth opportunities, influencing strategic direction and decision-making.

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, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington state, and Washington DC the standard base pay range for this role is $117,400.00 - $187,600.00 Annually. This base pay range is specific to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington state, and Washington DC 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.

Who you are

• 5+ years of strategic finance experience supporting high-growth sales, operations, or go-to-market organizations within technology or financial services.

• Proven expertise in financial forecasting, planning, modeling, and strategic analysis, particularly related to revenue-generating units and operational efficiencies.

• Exceptional analytical skills, including advanced proficiency with complex financial modeling, data interpretation, and presenting strategic insights to senior leaders.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities, adept at building strong cross-functional partnerships and influencing business decisions.

• A proactive, collaborative approach with the capacity to thrive amid ambiguity and rapid change, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.

• Experience with public company financial processes and reporting is highly desirable.

Get to know us

Zillow is reimagining real estate to make home a reality for more and more people.

As the most-visited real estate website in the United States, Zillow® and its affiliates help movers find and win their home through digital solutions, first class partners, and easier buying, selling, financing and renting experiences. Millions of people visit Zillow Group sites every month to start their home search, and now they can rely on Zillow to help make it easier to move. The work we do helps people get home and no matter what job you're in, you will play a critical role in making home a reality for more and more people.

Our efforts to streamline the real estate transaction are supported by a deep-rooted culture of innovation, our passion to redefine the employee experience, a fundamental commitment to Equity and Belonging, and world-class benefits. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverages as well as parental leave, family benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off. We’re also setting the standard for work experiences of the future, where our employees are supported in doing their best work and living a flexible, well-balanced life. But don’t just take our word for it. Read recent reviews on Glassdoor and recent recognition from multiple organizations, including: the 100 Best Companies to Work For, Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equity Index, and TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

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.

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