Financial Strategy Analyst

2 weeks ago

South San Francisco, California, United States Stripe Full time
About Us
Company Overview

Stripe is a leading financial infrastructure platform that empowers businesses of all sizes, from global corporations to innovative startups. Our mission is to enhance the economic potential of the internet, and we are committed to making significant strides in this endeavor. Joining us means you will have the chance to contribute to vital work that impacts the global economy.
Team Overview

The Finance & Strategy team plays a crucial role as a strategic partner to the core leaders at Stripe. We provide insights and predictability regarding Stripe's financial health. Our work spans various functions within the company, ensuring that our resource allocations support long-term financial stability.

*Candidates for this position will be considered for various teams within our Finance and Strategy organization, including Corporate F&S, Core Tech F&S, Go to Market F&S, Payments F&S, Revenue/Finance Automation, and Partnerships F&S. Team assignments will be determined based on your experience and skills as assessed during our thorough interview process.
Role Overview

We are seeking a Finance & Strategy Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role involves assisting with the budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes across multiple departments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while enhancing our integrated financial systems in collaboration with business partners, finance colleagues, and engineers.
Key Responsibilities
  • Utilize your financial expertise to support and guide significant strategic and operational decisions.
  • Develop and implement analytical frameworks to assess the efficiency and return on investment of both headcount and non-headcount expenditures.
  • Lead the reporting processes and establish discipline in finance routines to influence decision-making (e.g., budgeting, forecasting, monthly reviews, long-term planning).
  • Create and manage models for comprehensive analyses, ensuring their accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
  • Establish metrics and leading indicators to evaluate business performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Data Science, to create reporting dashboards.
  • Promote continuous improvement in processes, standardization, simplification, and reporting enhancements.
Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates who meet the essential qualifications for this role. If you possess these qualifications, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Preferred qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory.
Essential Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in strategic finance or financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in building integrated financial models from the ground up (using Excel or other planning tools).
  • Proven track record in managing finance processes (e.g., budgeting, forecasting, negotiations).
  • Ability to foster strong collaborative relationships with business partners.
  • Self-motivated with a demonstrated capacity to drive business outcomes independently.
  • Capability to perform under pressure and maintain high performance within tight deadlines, coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Ability to create structure in ambiguous situations and thrive in a fast-paced, unstructured environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong organizational abilities.
  • Proficient problem-solving skills and the ability to independently analyze complex data sets to inform decision-making.
  • Strong familiarity with GSuite tools, Salesforce, and MS Office products, as well as experience in analyzing contracts and large datasets using SQL.
  • Ability to independently evaluate information from diverse data sources to determine appropriate actions.
  • Demonstrated experience in collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • History of successfully managing various challenging projects and delivering results.
  • Solution-oriented mindset with a passion for establishing best practices.
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and self-disciplined.
Preferred Qualifications (not required)
  • Experience in a high-growth technology or financial services environment.
  • Experience in managing headcount and operational expenses.
  • Experience supporting Go-to-Market and/or Product Functions.
  • Familiarity with Oracle, Anaplan, Tableau, or similar applications.
  • Experience with Python or a willingness to learn.
  • Experience in data visualization and dashboard creation.

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