This candidate must be physically located in the United States. Candidates physically located in any other country will not be considered.  

About QualSights

QualSights is an insights technology platform that helps brands grow by generating deeper and more authentic insights from consumers anywhere in the world in a remarkably fast and cost-effective manner. QualSights' patented technology blends the depth and authenticity of qualitative research with the speed and agility of quantitative research. Our flagship innovation, UseSights, is the world’s only usage intelligence platform - combining passive in-home product measurement with sensors, in-the-moment consumer feedback, and AI-powered insights. 

Ranked #7 on Crain's Chicago - Chicago's Most Innovative Companies for 2025 List, we want to add to our team of driven, compassionate, and inherently curious people.   

A career at QualSights means being part of an ambitious, customer-focused, inherently curious, and hardworking team that still operates with a sense of compassion and empathy for others. We offer multiple perks and benefits, including a competitive salary. 

About the Role:  

This role serves as QualSights’ key financial and commercial leader, combining strategic FP&A insight with operational accounting expertise to drive profitable growth, scalability, and data-driven decision-making across the business. 

The Financial Commercial Partner will serve as the strategic and operational finance lead, responsible for driving visibility into business performance, improving forecasting accuracy, and guiding strategic and commercial choices with financial rigor. This role is both strategic and hands-on — ideal for someone who can seamlessly connect financial strategy to business execution — partnering across functions to optimize pricing, margin, and cash flow while building financial processes that support scale. 

Reporting to the General Manager, this individual will be a trusted advisor to leadership and a hands-on architect of both financial and accounting excellence. 

Core Responsibilities: 

Commercial Partnership 

• Serve as the primary commercial finance partner across Sales, Operations, and Delivery teams. 

• Drive profitable growth by evaluating pricing strategies, client margins, and partnership economics. 

• Provide scenario planning and data-driven recommendations to guide strategic decision-making. 

• Support proposal and contract reviews to ensure profitability and alignment with company goals. 

• Collaborate with leadership to translate strategic initiatives into actionable financial goals and KPIs. 

• Lead ROI analysis and develop frameworks to measure commercial success across client portfolios. 

• Help evaluate new business opportunities, partnerships, and investments. 

Financial Planning & Analysis 

• Develop and maintain annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans. 

• Build dynamic models that reflect revenue, cost, and margin dynamics across project types. 

• Lead monthly close reviews and produce insightful management reports and dashboards. 

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics; analyze variances and trends. 

• Present financial results, risks, and opportunities to leadership and external stakeholders (BOD). 

Accounting & Reporting 

• Oversee accounting activities in partnership with external accounting resources. 

• Ensure accurate month-end close, revenue recognition, and cash flow management. 

• Align forecasts with actuals and continuously improve financial visibility and control. 

• Strengthen systems and processes to ensure financial integrity and audit readiness. 

• Streamline financial workflows and reporting tools; improve automation and data accuracy. 

• Implement best practices for project tracking, margin analysis, and scenario planning. 

What We Would Like to See: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred. 

• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or financial business partnering AND accounting, ideally in SaaS, Enterprise Software, or a market research/consulting environment. 

• Strong financial modeling skills. 

• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. 

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, small-company setting. 

• Strong business acumen and an ability to translate financial insights into strategic actions. 

• Strong background in both financial planning and hands-on accounting operations. 

What We Offer: 

• Entrepreneurial environment with direct access to senior leadership. 

• Opportunity to shape financial processes and strategy during a pivotal growth stage. 

• Flexible work arrangements. 

Position Type: 

This position is part-time (3 days per week) with potential to be converted to full-time. We are a largely remote organization with offices in Chicago and Barcelona. We empower our employees to decide whether they’d like to work from our offices or remotely from a location of their choice. 

Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000