Manager, Strategic Finance

About AppDirect

Become a digital, global citizen and enable the new generation of digital entrepreneurs around the world. AppDirect offers a subscription commerce platform to sell any product, through any channel, on any device - as a service. We power millions of subscriptions worldwide for organizations. We do this by our values-driven culture—one that enables you to Be Seen, Be Yourself, and Do Your Best Work.

About You

AppDirect is looking for a Manager, Strategic Finance to join the strategic finance team as our company continues to expand rapidly. This role will partner with key functional leaders, drive all Company M&A and fundraising, deliver key recurring reporting, and perform ad-hoc analysis to guide key business decisions.

This is a highly visible role within a rapidly growing and dynamic business and will be exposed to all critical functions of the business. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in M&A and capital raising, is a data-driven individual with an analytical eye toward problem solving and have robust financial modeling experience with an ability to drive sustainable impact across the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be able to work effectively cross-functionally, and have a high-level of attention to detail.

The Strategic Finance team at AppDirect drives strategic, operational and financial decision-making across our organization. Our team is one of the largest consumers of business and financial data at AppDirect. We leverage this data to generate insights to drive actionable results.

What you'll do and how you'll have an impact

• M&A Evaluation: Comprehensive analysis of target companies, encompassing financial performance, industry dynamics, strategic fit, and potential risks/opportunities;
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Drive and execute the development of the annual plan, quarterly forecast, and the close process;
• Sales Business Planning: Drive business planning for our growth engine across different products and geographies;
• Systems & Process Building: Continuously improve reporting frameworks, tools, and processes to ensure access to timely, accurate and actionable financial guidance.

What we're looking for

• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, corporate development, or a related strategic finance role. Experience in the technology, SaaS, or marketplace sectors is a strong advantage;
• Analytical Expertise: Proven ability to build robust financial models and perform complex quantitative analyses. You bring sound business judgment and can translate data into actionable insights;
• Clear Communicator: Able to break down complex financial and strategic topics for a wide range of audiences—from board members to cross-functional partners—with clarity and confidence;
• Self-Starter Mindset: Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced environment. You're resourceful, take initiative, and can move fluidly between high-level strategy and tactical execution;
• Strong Organization: Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver high-quality work on tight timelines;
• Detail-Oriented: You bring precision and care to everything you do, especially when working with financial data. You're rigorous in your approach and hold yourself to a high standard of accuracy;
• Growth-Oriented: You're curious and always looking to learn. You seek feedback, value continuous improvement, and are motivated to grow personally and professionally.

At AppDirect, we believe that innovation thrives in an environment that houses diversity of excellence, experience and thought. We respect each AppDirector as their own fingerprint; unique with no one alike. We foster an environment of inclusion without regard to race, religion, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity enabling AppDirectors to embrace their uniqueness to do their best work. As such, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities.

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