What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Analyst position at Pulse Trading Cards LLC?
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support our leadership team with financial planning, reporting, and strategic decision-making. This role will help shape the company’s growth by delivering insights across product profitability, inventory planning, ad performance, and operational spending. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to turn raw data into actionable recommendations.
Description
Financial Analyst
Location: Neptune, NJ (Hybrid)
Company: Pulse Trading Cards
Type: Full-Time
About Pulse Trading Cards
Pulse Trading Cards is a fast-growing trading card company revolutionizing the hobby through premium athlete-driven products. With direct relationships with hundreds of top prospects and pro athletes, Pulse creates bold, limited-edition collectibles that deliver unmatched value to collectors. From exclusive autograph drops to full-scale themed sets, Pulse is building the future of the trading card industry.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support our leadership team with financial planning, reporting, and strategic decision-making. This role will help shape the company’s growth by delivering insights across product profitability, inventory planning, ad performance, and operational spending.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong Excel/Google Sheets skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to turn raw data into actionable recommendations.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning
- Analyze product-level margins, unit economics, and ROI on card drops and retail SKUs
- Partner with operations and marketing teams to track and optimize inventory, COGS, and ad spend
- Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial performance reports for leadership
- Support cash flow planning, pricing strategies, and vendor cost negotiations
- Assist in preparing dashboards and visual reports for investor updates and internal KPIs
- Contribute to automation of reporting processes using Excel/Sheets formulas, PivotTables, etc.
Qualifications
- 2–4 years of experience in a finance, FP&A, or business analyst role
- Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (financial modeling, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)
- Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, or other accounting/ERP software is a plus
- Clear communication skills and the ability to present data insights to non-financial teams
- Experience in e-commerce, retail, or CPG environments preferred
- Passion for sports, trading cards, or collectibles is a bonus
Why Join Pulse?
- Be part of a fast-growing, disruptive brand in the trading card industry
- Hands-on experience across product, marketing, operations, and executive strategy
- Entrepreneurial, high-energy team with real ownership opportunities
- Competitive salary, health benefits, and growth potential
Salary
$75,000 - $90,000 per year
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000
