What you'll doTo further this important mission, we are looking for a team member to conduct financial analysis, build investment cases and business plans, track financial performance, and develop insights and recommendations for business leaders. The role will also require close coordination internally with other cross-functional teams, including Product and Engineering, Pricing, Strategy and Operations, Treasury Finance, Accounting, and other Finance and Strategy teams.
Responsibilities- Act as a financial and strategic advisor to the business in partner negotiations and deals, building investment cases and business plans, and evaluating business performance
- Leverage financial modeling, analysis, and benchmarking to evaluate the financial impact and performance of new initiatives and investments
- Develop analytical insights across a range of partners (e.g., card networks, banks, local payment methods), in order to identify and execute strategic or optimization opportunities
- Work with cross-functional partners, including Product and Engineering, Pricing, Strategy and Operations, Treasury Finance, Accounting, and other Finance and Strategy teams
- Support the development of financial frameworks, metrics, and reporting to provide observability of key partner metrics and communicate actionable insights to stakeholders
- Partner with business leaders to drive strategic and financial planning processes (e.g., business reviews, forecasts, opex and headcount management)
Who you areWe'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- At least 3-4 years of relevant experience within strategic finance, ideally at a high-growth technology company and with prior experience in investment banking and/or private equity
- Exceptional analytical capabilities and business acumen, with the ability to simplify and distill complex information in a rigorous but consumable way
- Proven ability to build strong collaborative working relationships with business partners and executives; you are seen as a trusted and objective advisor
- An enthusiastic self-starter with a "roll up your sleeves" mentality
- Ability to manage multiple work streams and maintain high performance under tight timelines
- Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and thrive in an unstructured, fast-moving environment
- Experience with SQL or a willingness to learn
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:- Deep understanding of payment and card networks economics
- Experience as a finance business partner supporting a partnerships or deal-making function
