Strategic Finance Manager
Atlanta, GAFinance & AccountingRemote5+ YOE
Summary
Strategic Finance Manager partners with cross-functional leaders on budgeting, forecasting, custom financial modeling, and strategic analysis for product initiatives and investments. Requires 5+ years experience, advanced Excel skills, and strong analytical mindset.
About the role
Responsibilities
- Establish close cross-functional relationships with business leaders to understand issues and needs; act as liaison to executive management to drive business goals.
- Support product, engineering, marketing, and sales teams with custom financial modeling, scenario analysis, and market insights for products and initiatives.
- Analyze actual financial results vs. budget/forecast and partner with leaders for actionable decision support.
- Help manage financial model, including forecasting, budgeting, resource allocation, and long-range planning.
- Support Accounting Team in month-end/quarter-end close processes and audit support.
- Prepare analyses for strategic acquisition, partnership, or investment opportunities.
Requirements
- 5+ years directly relatable work experience
- Background in venture-backed companies, investment banking, or investing (FinTech/start-up experience a plus)
- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets modeling and technical skills
- Strong accounting and systems knowledge (financial planning software experience a plus)
- Strong data visualization skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong leadership, communication, and influence across functions
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience using financial planning software
Skills
ExcelGoogle SheetsFinancial ModelingData VisualizationFinancial Planning SoftwareForecastingBudgetingScenario Analysis