Pulse Trading Cards Financial Analyst Neptune City, NJ · Full time Company website

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.

About Pulse Trading Cards

Pulse Trading Cards is redefining the hobby with premium, autograph-driven products that put collectors first. Based in New Jersey, we work directly with hundreds of top athletes to create bold, high-quality trading cards that connect fans to their favorite players. Our themed sets feature striking designs, rare parallels, and premium packaging—offering serious value at accessible price points. Built by collectors, for collectors, Pulse delivers more than just cards—we deliver the future of the hobby.

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