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Strategic Finance

140k – 190kPalo Alto, CAFinance & AccountingHybrid7+ YOE
Summary

Oversees integrated financial modeling, strategic analyses for resource allocation, partnerships, and investor relations in a high-growth AI company. Requires 7+ years in finance/FP&A, expertise in quantitative modeling, and AI familiarity.

About the role

What You'll Do

  • Own the company’s integrated financial model, including 3-statement projections, scenario analysis, and planning to support flexible resource allocation as business needs or markets shift
  • Conduct strategic analyses for resource deployment, covering competitive positioning, headcount forecasting, and build-versus-buy decisions
  • Support partnerships and agreements through financial modeling for licensing, pricing, and infrastructure investments
  • Build and validate operating models for business units, monitoring unit economics, cohort retention, and capacity utilization
  • Manage data analysis and dashboards to deliver accurate, timely, and consistent reports
  • Design scalable KPI tracking systems that connect product and revenue metrics to financial outcomes
  • Support investor relations with reporting and market intelligence to guide financing strategies

Who You Are

  • 7+ years of experience with a mix of investment banking, management consulting, or in-house corporate development/FP&A at a high growth technology company
  • Deep expertise in financial modeling, utilizing rigorous quantitative methods to assess operational effectiveness
  • Strong comfort level with AI and flexibility in using AI tools to enhance your productivity
  • Excels at navigating large datasets to define metrics and build dashboards
  • Proven experience in leading strategic transactions, fundraising, and partner and investor communications to shape business strategy
  • Experience in preparing materials for Board members, executives, and investor groups
  • A genuine interest in AI and its implications for industry and society

What Sets You Apart (Bonus Points)

  • MBA, Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or related quantitative field. CFA or CPA certifications are highly valued
  • Extensive experience building complex, integrated financial models
  • Experience leading projects across departments (e.g., product, sales, marketing)
  • Proven ability to communicate, influence, and present to senior leadership, and stakeholders

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $140,000 – $190,000 per year.

Skills
Financial ModelingExcelSQLTableauPower BIPythonAI ToolsDashboardsKPI TrackingScenario Analysis
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