Strategic Finance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Address critical strategic inquiries related to AI costs and ROI, market prospects, new product development, pricing and packaging strategies, and strategic investments.

• Collaborate across various departments to clarify ambiguous issues, assess trade-offs, and transform data into actionable insights and decisions.

• Oversee forecasting, headcount and expenditure planning, as well as financial modeling.

• Create and enhance driver-based models that inform performance, scenarios, growth, efficiency, and investment choices.

• Enhance the quality and connectivity of financial data across systems.

• Design AI-enabled workflows, reengineer processes, and automate repetitive tasks.

• Examine financial and operational performance, pinpoint key drivers and leading indicators, and offer recommendations.

• Establish and monitor business metrics and KPIs.

• Develop reporting and operational schedules to pinpoint risks, opportunities, and necessary actions.

• Manage and refine procurement processes, tools, and request workflows.

• Assist in vendor evaluations, contract renewals, benchmarking, and negotiations.

• Discover opportunities to cut costs, optimize licenses, eliminate redundant tools, and enhance spending efficiency.

• Lead analytical and cross-functional initiatives independently while collaborating with senior Finance and company leaders.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, Strategic Finance / FP&A, Business Operations, or similar analytical roles.

• Experience in a high-growth technology company is highly preferred.

• Strong skills in financial modeling and analysis.

• Proficient in developing analyses from scratch using Excel or Google Sheets.

• High standard for accuracy and sound judgment regarding necessary precision.

• Capable of structuring ambiguous problems and reasoning from first principles.

• Ability to independently handle multiple workstreams and prioritize effectively.

• AI- and systems-oriented, with a readiness to leverage AI, automation, and improved tools.

• Comfortable working directly with data.

• Excellent, concise communication skills with the ability to generate executive-ready recommendations.

• Ability to cultivate strong relationships with cross-functional partners.

• Familiarity with SQL, BI tools, or data visualization is an advantage.

• Must possess an eligible work permit in the USA.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to join a high-growth startup at its inception, supported by top-tier investors.

• Reimbursement for relevant learning and upskilling initiatives.

• Full remote work flexibility for employees located in the US.

• Work-from-home stipend provided to all employees.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO).

• Flexible working hours.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans fully covered for employees.

• 75% coverage of health, dental, and vision plans for employees' dependents.

• $1,000 stipend for home office equipment to support remote work.

• WiFi expense reimbursement.

• Optional team retreats and in-person company/team gatherings multiple times throughout the year.

• 8–16 weeks of fully paid, flexible parental leave.

• Equity and competitive cash compensation.