Strategic Finance Lead Jobs in San Francisco, California

8-10 + years (preferrably within infrastructure, or comparable renewable energy industry) experience in strategic/corporate finance, strategic planning, and/or corporate development/M&A.

2-3 years of renewables company experience with deep understanding of organizational structure, business model, and companies assets and liabilities

Strong presentation, communicatoin and leadership skills and experience.

Co-manage near and mid-term corporate liquidity, and related monthly and quarterly reporting deliverables

Manage long-term Capital Planning/Business Strategy and Valuation and Investment Performance

Technical bachelor's degree (finance, engineering, or renewables); MBA strongly encouraged

Build and refine education materials around Grammarly’s value drivers and evangelize with our team members.

Is exceptional with cross-functional collaboration and has experience with aligning senior executives.

Has exemplary verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Excellent health care (including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, mental health, and fertility benefits)

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Partner with our senior leaders to support strategic initiatives and high-impact decisions, e.g., new market evaluation, company-wide pricing, goal setting, etc.

Work with cross-functional teams to develop and evolve scalable processes to analyze and improve business performance of Chime’s core product experiences

Use business intelligence dashboards and reporting to advise and inform the Finance team and executive leadership on business performance

Expertise in Excel - you can build scalable, efficient, and intuitive models with ease; Experience with Looker and/or SQL a plus

Strong analytical, financial modeling and problem-solving skills; building financial models and ad-hoc analyses should come naturally

💰 Competitive salary based on experience

✨ 401k match plus the usual medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Computer Science Engineering or related field

Effective problem solving and analysis skills, combined with impeccable business judgment, strategic thinking

Effective communication and presentation skills to deliver findings of analysis and recommendations to stakeholders

Collaborate with business teams across the organization, including Product, Product Marketing, Sales, Growth, Marketing, etc. on a variety of strategic projects

Assist in preparation of board of director and investor relations materials

Ability to comfortably handle ambiguity and make decisions

Investment banking, corporate development, and/or management consulting experience is preferred.

Experience in capital-intensive industries preferred, particularly utility or clean energy infrastructure.

Skilled in financial modeling and investment underwriting.

Experience leading a high-performing team of financial professionals.

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

8-12 years of relevant experience below:

Experience and excitement to build finance infrastructure from the ground up, from the strategic to the tactical

Exceptional quantitative skills with mastery in developing and designing financial and operating models

Experience distilling complex analyses into structured frameworks and develop concrete action plans

Expert knowledge of sales compensation plan structures, processes and methodologies

Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify messaging while understanding the nuances

Experience with sales compensation planning tools (Anaplan, Adaptive)

Strong project management skills to take ownership of projects and drive them from inception to completion

Work with Finance and cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and drive them to successful completion

Configure Workday based on business requirements and design and build custom reports for finance users as required

Plan, prioritize, and manage projects/enhancements on the roadmap ensuring successful end-user experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting (or a related field), or equivalent experience

Leverage business knowledge and expertise to identify opportunities for process improvements

3 - 8 years of relevant experience in strategic finance, private equity, and / or investment banking

Mastery of finance / financial modeling with basic accounting proficiency and experience working with SaaS business models

Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence others to drive outcomes

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Partner with leadership to support strategic initiatives and empower data-driven decision-making

Own the multi-year financial model forecasting revenue, costs, and cash burn in support of Pave’s strategy

6+ years experience in financial modeling, data analytics, finance, startup finance, venture capital, or similar relevant environment

BA/BS degree in finance, economics, business, or technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Experience working with financial data and reporting, including proficiency in SQL

Excellent communication and leadership skills, with proven ability to influence across the company

Thrive on ambiguity, setting own goals and effectively delivering to them in a very fast-changing environment

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7+ years experience in finance and/or business operations roles

Bonus: SQL knowledge and experience

Proven track record of building, managing, and leading mission critical budget, forecasting, and other analyses vital to business and finance operations

Experience working in fast paced teams and comfortable in startup environment

Progressive budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling experience

Experience in working BI dashboards and creating professional grade deliverables for business leaders

Lead the preparation of financial reports, analyses, and presentations for senior management and external stakeholders

Strong leadership skills and experience managing and developing teams, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and decision-making

Be constantly curious. Ask questions. Find answers. Always look for opportunities to learn and experience something new.

Create community through experience. Treat every moment as an opportunity to create meaningful experiences to share. Shared moments build community.

Drive process improvement and efficiency initiatives within the finance function, utilizing technology and automation to streamline financial reporting and analysis

Experience in media and entertainment is a plus but not required

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a keen attention to detail.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A Master's degree or MBA is highly preferred.

Strong financial planning, modeling, and analysis skills, with a proven ability to drive strategic financial decision-making.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to various stakeholders.

Company Strategy: Work with the executive team to develop and maintain the company’s strategic roadmap

Financial Modeling: Build financial models to evaluate business scenarios, assess investment opportunities, and support long-term strategic financial planning.

Prior experience working in growth stage venture capital companies, investment banking or management consulting required.

Implement rolling quarterly forecasting and track and manage forecast versions

Manage all investor relations and develop and support Executive and Board presentations based on findings, insights, and financial data

Minimum: 7-12 years of experience

Excellent excel / modeling skills and familiarity with GSuite products

Knowledge of Tableau for reporting

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA preferred

8+ years in a senior finance leadership role, preferably in a strategic or corporate finance capacity.

Prior Big 4 or public accounting experience

Strong financial analysis and modeling skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

Experience in capital allocation, investment analysis, and M&A activities.

Develop and implement the company's financial strategies in alignment with its long-term objectives and growth plans.

6+ years of experience in FP&A/Strategic Finance, with preference for experience at a high-growth subscription start-up

Manage the Company's full financial model, with a focus on subscription revenue, LTV and unit economics

Mastery of financial modeling in Excel and a solid base in both accounting + finance

Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written

Ancillary benefits: Commuter, Citi Bike discounts, + Health & Wellness Perks

Participate in annual budgeting, near-term forecasting, and long-range planning

6 years of experience in a finance director or similar role, preferably in a call center environment

What are the required qualifications for a Strategic Finance Director?

Build and manage the corporate planning calendar, and clearly communicating timelines, deliverables, and expectations with all planning stakeholders

Continuously improves knowledge of products, services, and processes by participating in training programs and continuous learning modules

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Strong technical accounting background with a thorough knowledge of US GAAP

Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to achieve business objectives

Mentor or review analysis of less experienced individuals

Strong credit and communication skills

Lead complex initiatives for researching financial and credit information for larger and more complex commercial or business loan and lease requests

Assist in structuring and approval of loan or leases within delegated authority and recommend transactions in excess of credit authority

Review and research financial and credit information for larger and complex loans and lease requests that require in-depth evaluation

Maintain and update organizational hierarchy structure (i.e. cost centers, areas, regions) that best reflect the management of business and facilitates reporting

Develop strong working relationships with business unit management, peers, and partners

2+ years of analytical experience in Finance, Business or related field

Bachelors Degree (Finance, Accounting or related field)

Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish solid working relationships with multiple teams and individuals with varying levels of expertise

Time and project management skills

Prepare internal and external materials to facilitate management discussion and analysis of key financial and business performance indicators

5+ years of experience, ideally in consumer lending, private equity, investment banking or consulting

Experience preparing and presenting information to key decision makers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting or a related field

Helping to recruit and manage a world-class Finance team at Plaid

Extremely strong analytical, financial modeling, communication and presentation skills

Experience designing and improving financial processes, systems, and controls to match the needs of a high growth business at scale

Proficiency with core financial and GTM systems. Salesforce, Netsuite, SQL, and Planful experience is a plus

Supporting Plaid’s Chief Operating Officer and S&M Leadership on strategic planning and budgeting processes

Owning all financial modeling, planning, and reporting for Plaid’s GTM org, including monthly budget reviews and annual planning

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2 years finance / accounting or related experience

Assist in supporting/maintaining supply chain finance programs and securitization analytics

Strong analytical skillset with ability to multi-task and work with efficiency a must

Strong oral and written communication skillset to effectively collaborate across the global organization a must

Provide analytics and forecasting/budgeting support on below-EBITDA P&L activity including depreciation, amortization, interest payments, restructuring/integration, equity in earnings, and minority interests

Cadence: Monthly forecast, quarterly executive package

Monitoring integrations to identify and resolve issues related to data reconciliation, dimensionality, change management, & tool adoption

Technical design, development, configuration, and ongoing administration of Finance applications

Experience managing projects across a variety of stakeholders

Deep understanding of Finance & Accounting concepts (forecasting, financial statement prep, month-end close process, US GAAP, etc.)

Experience scripting with SQL and setting up data integrations using APIs

Experience in early-stage technology companies is a plus

Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2 years finance / accounting or related experience

Assist in supporting/maintaining supply chain finance programs and securitization analytics

Strong analytical skillset with ability to multi-task and work with efficiency a must

Strong oral and written communication skillset to effectively collaborate across the global organization a must

Provide analytics and forecasting/budgeting support on below-EBITDA P&L activity including depreciation, amortization, interest payments, restructuring/integration, equity in earnings, and minority interests

Cadence: Monthly forecast, quarterly executive package

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, management, finance, or equivalent required - CPA is preferred

MBA or an advanced degree in business, management, or finance preferred

Senior experience working in a financial environment with involvement in management reporting and budgeting/forecasting.

Personal time management skills and the ability to work under pressure to ensure that deadlines are met.

Minimum of 7-8 years professional experience in FP&A or Strategic Finance

Modernize strategic business systems and tools including finance process automation and digital enhancements/improvements.

Proven ability to communicate effectively to multiple levels of management, strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills

Distill complex concepts and content into straightforward, digestible information that stakeholders, teams, and Management can understand and action

Execute Basic Program Management activities:

Integrate knowledge of end-to-end business processes into program planning and decisioning processes

Manage fleet-level agile ceremonies and other meetings with core project team members, key stakeholders, and corporate leadership team members

10+ years’ experience supporting or delivering significant change programs in complex, global environments

Helping recruit a world-class Strategic Finance team at Plaid

6+ of work experience including investment banking, private equity, venture capital or consulting

Strong analytical, financial modeling, problem-solving and communication skills

Knowledge of SQL or strong desire to learn

Evaluating areas of growth and investment for Plaid by assessing total addressable market, revenue opportunities, unit economics, and investment costs

Collaborating with business leaders to provide analytical support and frameworks to optimize decision making