Senior Manager, Strategic Finance, OpEx

Overview

A financial technology organization is seeking a Senior Manager of Strategic Finance to lead financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis efforts. This role involves close collaboration with Finance, Accounting, and Business leadership teams to provide insights that support strategic decision-making across the company.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-range, annual, quarterly, and monthly forecasting processes, including setting corporate targets and conducting variance analyses
• Manage the entire cost structure, focusing on maximizing contribution margins, performing ROI analyses, and ensuring scalable fixed costs
• Assist with M&A synergy analysis and integration efforts
• Serve as a strategic partner in key contract negotiations and develop detailed vendor forecasts
• Build dashboards, scalable processes, and reports to monitor business results and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Analyze and communicate key financial drivers and performance indicators to stakeholders
• Prepare and review presentations and financial analyses for senior management, board of directors, and investors; participate in related meetings and calls
• Evaluate strategic initiatives and their financial impacts, incorporating findings into financial plans

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, public accounting, consulting, private equity, or investment banking
• Strong attention to detail and excellent presentation skills
• Experience leading vendor negotiations
• Proven ability to reduce costs and identify efficiency opportunities
• Knowledge of accounting principles preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships within organizations
• Familiarity with lending, fintech, and blockchain industries is a plus
• Experience with Tableau, FP&A tools, and procurement/vendor management software is advantageous
• Prior experience at a public company is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $144,500 - $195,500 per year
• 25% annual bonus target, paid quarterly
• Equity compensation in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and dependents on select plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care, 401(k), and commuter benefits
• Employer-funded life and disability insurance
• 11 observed holidays and paid time off (PTO) plan
• Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave
• Continuing education reimbursement

Location & Eligibility

• This role is based in the United States
• The employer will not sponsor work visas for this position
• All hires must verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. and complete employment eligibility verification upon hire

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