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$70K - 120K a year
Analyze industry trends, develop competitive intelligence reports, and support strategic planning for cloud computing products.
10+ years in market analysis or strategy within tech or cloud sectors, with strong analytical, research, and communication skills, and understanding of cloud business models.
Principal Financial Analyst, Oracle Cloud, Competitive Analysis Job level, IC4 Location, Nashville is highly preferred, US remote Job Description Oracle is a global leader in cloud solutions, helping organizations drive innovation and achieve business excellence. We deliver comprehensive cloud applications and platform services, empowering enterprises with secure, scalable, and reliable technology solutions. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Principal Analyst to join our Competitive Analysis team, with a focus on the cloud computing industry. The ideal candidate will possess deep domain expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to distill complex industry trends into actionable insights. You will play a key role in shaping Oracle’s go-to-market strategies by monitoring, analyzing, and communicating competitive intelligence across products, services, and emerging technologies. Responsibilities: • Conduct in-depth competitive analysis on cloud computing providers, including market positioning, product offerings, pricing strategies, P&L, go-to-market motions, and benchmarking to Oracle. • Analyze industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities, threats, and differentiators for Oracle Cloud. • Develop and deliver actionable intelligence and strategic recommendations to internal stakeholders, including executive leadership, sales, product, and marketing teams. • Maintain and update a knowledge base of competitive intelligence — synthesizing findings into clear, concise briefs and reports. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business implications and support strategic planning. Monitor news, analyst reports, customer feedback, and relevant data sources to track developments in the cloud marketplace. • #LI-MS1 Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred. • 10+ years of experience in market analysis, strategy, or related roles within the tech or cloud computing sector. • Strong understanding of cloud computing business models, products, and leading industry players (e.g., AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud). • Demonstrated ability to dive deeply into SEC filings and other financial disclosures, distilling meaningful insights based on a strong understanding of accounting principles. • Exceptional analytical, research, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, both in writing and verbally, to senior stakeholders. • Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
This job posting was last updated on 12/24/2025