THE ROLE Strategic Finance ManagerThis role reports into the Head of Corporate Finance/FP&A and serves as a senior strategic finance partner to leadership across the business. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in investment banking and corporate finance, with experience supporting complex, high-growth businesses-ideally within eCommerce, consumer, or other fast-paced, technology-enabled environments. They demonstrate advanced analytical judgment and deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and strategic analysis, along with fluency in Excel, financial planning systems, and data visualization tools.
This individual is expected to independently lead high-visibility financial initiatives, translate data into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership, and serve as a trusted thought partner to cross-functional stakeholders. Success in this role requires comfort operating in ambiguity, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and the ability to scale processes and insights alongside a rapidly growing business. This person is required to be in office 4 days a week in San Francisco, CA or Palo Alto, CA.
Responsibilities- Serve as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership, owning forecasting, long-range planning, and performance analysis across key areas of the business.
- Build and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic decisions, including scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and business case development.
- Lead the annual operating plan and quarterly re-forecast processes, driving alignment on assumptions, targets, and resource allocation.
- Partner cross-functionally with teams across the company to translate operational drivers into financial outcomes and identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
- Develop and track key company KPIs and unit economics, connecting operational performance to broader financial outcomes such as contribution margin, cash flow, and enterprise value.
- Prepare and evolve Weekly Business Review (WBR) and board-level materials, synthesizing complex analyses into clear, actionable narratives for executive leadership and investors.
- Deliver high-impact ad hoc analyses on strategic initiatives, investments, pricing, and growth opportunities to inform decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting infrastructure, and planning systems to scale with the business.
QualificationsRequirements:- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
- 4 - 8 years of progressive experience, ideally combining investment banking or corporate finance with FP&A, strategic finance, or a similar role supporting complex, operationally intensive businesses, preferably in retail, consumer, eCommerce, or supply chain driven environments.
- Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted strategic finance partner, influencing decisions through strong cross-functional collaboration with operational, commercial, and technical teams.
- Deep expertise in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case development, with a track record of evaluating tradeoffs and informing high-impact decisions.
- Strong understanding of unit economics and customer economics, including contribution margin drivers, cost structures, and the financial implications of operational and growth investments.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, including complex models and sensitivity analyses, along with hands-on experience using financial planning and reporting systems (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan, Hyperion, NetSuite, or similar tools).
- Solid command of accounting and finance fundamentals, including GAAP, general ledger review, and financial controls, with the ability to partner effectively with Accounting teams.
- Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize large, complex data sets into clear insights that influence executive decision-making.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting structured financial narratives and recommendations to senior leadership.
- High attention to detail paired with the ability to manage competing priorities and ambiguity in a fast-paced, scaling environment.
- A proactive, intellectually curious mindset, with the confidence to challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and propose thoughtful, data-backed solutions.
Preferred: - Master's Degree (MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., CFA)
- Investment banking and/or private equity experience
- Finance experience in a retail, e-commerce, consumer goods, or supply chain-driven industry
All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.
Pay Range
$144,000-$186,000 USD
