Strategic Finance Leader

4 weeks ago


San Francisco, California, United States TBWA\Chiat\Day Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Finance Leader to join our team as the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis. This is a critical role that will play a key part in driving our business forward and ensuring we scale efficiently and sustainably.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the annual budget process, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial planning
  • Develop and maintain financial models that provide comprehensive insights into business performance
  • Partner with department heads to provide financial guidance, ensuring alignment of financial goals with business strategies
  • Drive variance analysis to ensure accountability and understanding of financial outcomes against plan
  • Provide thought leadership on growth initiatives, resource allocation, and capital efficiency
  • Lead scenario analysis and financial modeling to support key decisions, including M&A, partnerships and new product launches
  • Collaborate closely with the business and product teams to analyze the financial impact of new features and services
  • Provide ongoing analysis of competitive positioning and market opportunities
  • Develop and enhance management reporting to provide key stakeholders with actionable insights
  • Prepare materials and present financial results, forecasts, and strategic insights to the leadership team
  • Partner with the accounting team to ensure the integrity of financial results and adherence to financial controls
  • Cross-functional Collaboration Work closely with operations, marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure that financial strategies are integrated into all aspects of the business
  • Support fundraising activities, including preparation for potential future rounds, working closely with the CFO and external stakeholders

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or investment banking with at least 3 years in a leadership role
  • Experience at a high-growth tech company, preferably in consumer SaaS or Marketplace platforms
  • Strong understanding of financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to distill complex financial data into actionable insights
  • Proven track record of partnering with senior leadership to drive financial and strategic outcomes
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
  • Advanced proficiency in financial systems and Excel
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and handle multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are passionate about enabling independent expression and building a better business model for creators, we would love to meet you.



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