7+ years of experience in strategic finance or FP&A.
Expert financial modeling and usage of complex planning tools.
Proven ability to influence decisions by partnering with senior leaders.
Record of leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial negotiations.
Excellent communication skills for distilling complex information.
Adaptable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, with a solution-oriented approach.
Self-starter capable of building cross-functional relationships and delivering results independently.
Analytical and detail-oriented, skilled in structuring unstructured problems.
Responsibilities
Serve as primary finance partner to the CFO and leadership teams.
Evaluate strategic projects and initiatives with financial analysis.
Lead annual planning, quarterly forecasting, and long-range modeling.
Develop AI solutions to enhance financial processes.
Identify automation and simplification opportunities to boost reporting accuracy.
Collaborate with various teams for aligned execution of financial objectives.
Translate complex data into actionable insights for executives.
Benefits
Collaborative and high-impact work environment.
Opportunity to work with a diverse team of skilled professionals.
Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
Engagement in strategic projects that shape the company’s future.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Full Job Description
What you'll do
We're looking for a Finance and Strategy Partner to join our growing team. You'll help with forecasting, budgeting, and reporting for various departments accurately and in a timely manner and deliver improvements in our integrated financial systems with business partners, financial colleagues, and engineers. Responsibilities
Partner closely with business leaders to support and influence key strategic and business decisions, serving as their financial partner for analysis and evaluation of strategic projects and initiatives (e.g., foundational investments or business model shifts)
Design and provide analytical rigor to measure efficiency and ROI of investments in headcount and non-headcount expenses
Drive reporting, process, and discipline for finance routines to shape and influence decision-making (e.g., budget, forecast, monthly reviews, and long-range plans)
Build and own models for in-depth analyses, ensuring their quality, timeliness, and accuracy
Define metrics, leading indicators, and reporting dashboards in partnership with cross-functional teams such as Data Science
Drive continuous process improvement, standardization, simplification, and reporting enhancements
Who you are
We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. Minimum requirements
7-9 years of relevant experience in strategic finance or FP&A, including experience building integrated models and executing on finance processes such as budgeting, forecasting, and negotiations
B.A. or B.S degree in related field
Proficiency in SQL and experience working with and analyzing large data sets, as well as strong working knowledge of GSuite, Salesforce, and MS-Office products
Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to independently analyze complex problems and data, with a track record of producing results on challenging projects
Strong communication skills and a proven ability to build relationships with and influence business partners and cross-functional stakeholders
A self-starter with a hands-on mindset, able to bring structure to ambiguous areas, thrive in fast-moving environments, and maintain high performance under tight timelines
Preferred qualifications
Experience working at a high-growth technology or financial services company
Experience managing headcount and operating expenses
Experience supporting Go-to-Market, Money Management, and Corporate Finance
Oracle, Anaplan, Tableau, or other equivalent application experience
Experience with Python or a willingness to learn
Experience in data visualization and dashboarding
About Stripe
Stripe is a technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the internet. Businesses of every size—from new startups to public companies—use our software to accept payments and manage their businesses online. Stripe helps new companies get started and grow their revenues, and established businesses accelerate into new markets and launch new business models. Stripe powers businesses all over the world, from the new startup that just launched yesterday to the Fortune 500 companies that we all know and love. Stripe is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Dublin, London, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo, and more.
