Strategic Finance Lead

Iru

$125K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or venture capital.
  • Preferred background in two or more areas: investment banking, management consulting, private equity/venture capital, or in-house FP&A.
  • Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, scenario planning, valuation, and capital structure analysis.
  • Skilled in preparing executive, Board, or investor materials with the ability to distill complex analysis into concise narratives.
  • Hands-on FP&A experience with a balance of strategic and recurring finance responsibilities.
  • Experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company is preferred.
  • Strong business judgment and capability to navigate detailed analysis alongside executive communication.

Responsibilities

  • Shape company and capital strategy by evaluating financing alternatives and building decision frameworks.
  • Develop investor-ready materials including compelling presentations and analyses to communicate performance and strategy.
  • Own financial modeling and scenario planning to assess various strategic initiatives and growth opportunities.
  • Lead core FP&A processes such as forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
  • Partner with senior leaders to devise budgets, forecasts, investment strategies, and clarify financial implications of decisions.
  • Support strategic initiatives through market analysis and financial diligence.
  • Strengthen the strategic finance function with scalable processes that enhance decision-making speed and quality.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment (3 days in office per week).
  • 100% individual and dependent medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(K) with a 4% company match.
  • 20 days PTO and additional paid leave for new parents.
  • Iru Wellness Week the first week in July.
  • Equity for full-time employees.
  • In-office lunch stipend provided.
  • Paid Family and Medical Leave.
  • Modern Health mental health benefits for individuals and dependents.
  • Fertility benefits and onsite fitness center.
  • Exciting opportunities for career growth.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

We are looking for a Strategic Finance Lead to help shape Iru's financial strategy and support the company through its next stage of growth.

This is not a traditional FP&A role. We need a strategic finance leader who can own core planning and performance work while also helping leadership make critical decisions about company capitalization, debt and equity, capital structure, and potential fundraising.

The ideal candidate brings exceptional financial judgment, rigorous modeling skills, and a deep understanding of how investors think. You will translate complex financial and operating information into clear recommendations and develop compelling materials that communicate Iru's performance, strategy, and opportunity to senior leadership, the Board, and prospective investors.

How You'll Make a Difference

  • Shape Company and Capital Strategy: Evaluate debt and equity alternatives, capital structure, financing needs, and fundraising scenarios. Build clear frameworks that help leadership make informed decisions about how and when to capitalize the company.
  • Develop Investor-Ready Materials: Create rigorous, compelling presentations and analyses for prospective investors, the Board, and senior leadership. Translate Iru's performance, strategy, and outlook into a clear financial narrative.
  • Own Financial Modeling and Scenario Planning: Build and maintain integrated financial models that assess operating plans, investments, hiring, growth opportunities, capital needs, and other strategic scenarios.
  • Lead Core FP&A Processes: Drive forecasting, annual planning, budgeting, variance analysis, and management reporting. Develop actionable insights into business performance and the factors driving results.
  • Partner With Senior Leaders: Work closely with functional and executive leaders to develop budgets, forecasts, investment cases, and operating plans. Challenge assumptions constructively and clarify the financial implications of key decisions.
  • Support Strategic Initiatives: Evaluate new opportunities and company-level priorities through market analysis, business cases, financial diligence, and decision support.
  • Strengthen the Strategic Finance Function: Build rigorous, scalable processes and analyses that improve the speed and quality of decision-making across Finance and the broader business.


What We're Looking For

  • 6+ years of experience across strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, management consulting, private equity, venture capital, or a related analytical discipline.
  • A background that combines two or more of the following is strongly preferred; candidates with experience across three or all four will be especially compelling:
    • Investment banking
    • Management consulting
    • Private equity or venture capital
    • In-house strategic finance or FP&A
  • Strong command of financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, scenario planning, valuation, and capital structure analysis.
  • Experience developing executive-, Board-, or investor-facing materials, with an ability to turn detailed analysis into a concise and persuasive narrative.
  • Meaningful hands-on FP&A experience and the ability to operate across both strategic and recurring finance responsibilities.
  • Experience in a high-growth SaaS or technology company strongly preferred.
  • Excellent business judgment and the ability to move comfortably between detailed analysis and executive-level communication.
  • A proactive, resourceful approach and comfort operating in a fast-moving environment where the priorities are high stakes and the path forward may not always be defined.


Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary

Hybrid work environment (3 days in office per week)

100% individual and dependent medical + dental + vision coverage

401(K) with a 4% company match

20 days PTO

Iru Wellness Week the first week in July

Equity for full-time employees

In-office lunch stipend provided

Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Modern Health mental health benefits for individuals and dependents

Fertility benefits

Working Advantage employee discounts

Onsite fitness center

Free parking

Exciting opportunities for career growth

We are excited to be serving a significant need for a fast-growing market, and are proud of the high-performing team we have brought together so far. If you're someone who wants to engage in new, exciting projects that will challenge your skills in the best way possible, we would love to connect with you.

At Iru, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences.

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