10+ years of finance experience, preferably in consumer subscription or technology sectors
Proven leadership in corporate finance at growth or established companies
Experience managing finance teams across various levels
Expertise in planning and reporting for multiple products and regions
Strong executive presence with effective communication skills
Hands-on experience with FP&A tools and infrastructure
Public-company or public-readiness experience preferred
Responsibilities
Lead Corporate Finance functions including planning, reporting, and systems
Shape the consolidated financial picture through forecasting and long-range planning
Collaborate with the CFO and executive team on financial strategy and board reporting
Own FP&A's planning, reporting, and analytics tools
Oversee procurement and vendor management processes
Establish processes and reporting standards for a public company
Manage and develop the Corporate Finance team, with potential for growth
Benefits
Flexible hybrid work model with on-site requirements in San Francisco or New York
Opportunity to shape the financial narrative for leadership and investors
Engagement with executive team and board-level discussions
Potential for team expansion and professional growth
Involvement in building processes for a public company environment
Full Job Description
About This Role
The FP&A team is a high-impact group that partners with leaders across the business to drive scalable decisions as Strava continues to grow as a global consumer subscription business with growing B2B reach and a strong international presence.
Strava is at a pivotal stage as the business scales for its next chapter, and we are looking for a Director to lead Corporate Finance. You will be a strategic thought partner to the executive team and board, owning capital allocation strategy, shaping the consolidated financial picture, and developing the financial narrative for leadership and investors. This is a rare opportunity to help build the next chapter of finance at Strava.
We follow a flexible hybrid model that translates to more than half of your time on-site in our San Francisco or New York office, three days per week.
What You'll Do
Lead Corporate Finance end-to-end, including financial planning, reporting, systems
Shape the consolidated financial picture, via forecasting and long-range planning
Partner with the CFO and executive team on financial strategy, forecasting, and external narrative; support board reporting and board-facing work
Own FP&A's planning, reporting, and analytics tools and systems
Lead procurement and vendor management for the business
Build the processes and reporting standards required for a public company
Manage and develop the Corporate Finance team, with capacity to grow the team and expand into business partnership areas as the business scales
What You'll Bring to the Team
10+ years of finance experience, with demonstrated leadership of corporate finance at a growth, late-stage, or established company; consumer subscription or technology business experience preferred
Track record of leading finance teams and direct reports across multiple levels
Experience managing planning and reporting across multiple products and regions
Executive presence and clear communication, with experience partnering at the executive team and board level
Hands-on ownership of FP&A infrastructure, including planning and reporting tools
Public-company or public-readiness experience is preferred
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About Strava
Strava is a social fitness network that is primarily used to track cycling and running exercises, using GPS data. The company was founded in 2009 by Mark Gainey and Michael Horvath. Strava's website and mobile apps offer users the ability to track their activities, compare performance with others, and share photos, stories and highlights of their activities. Strava has a freemium model, with some features available only to paid subscribers. The company has raised over $40 million in funding from investors including Sequoia Capital and Madrone Capital Partners.
