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Full-Time

Strategic Finance Manager

Posted on 5/16/2024

Affirm

Affirm

1,001-5,000 employees

Offers buy now, pay later services

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Fintech
Financial Services
Consumer Goods

Senior

Remote in Canada

Category
Strategy Development
Corporate Finance
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Python
Sales
Communications
Data Science
SQL
Looker
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 8+ years experience in fast-paced analytical roles (strategic finance, investment banking, consulting, data science, analytics, etc.) with prior people management experience
  • Strong sense of ownership, intellectual curiosity and an ability to think creatively and critically and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous work environment
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the capability to navigate cross-functional collaborations effectively and be front and center with company executives
  • Advanced financial modeling techniques and abilities with a deep understanding of best financial modeling practices (you should be prepared for a financial model case study)
  • Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to synthesize complex financial information into clear, concise reports
  • High attention to detail but an equally important ability to see the big picture and evaluate analyses with strategic business context
  • Experience and proficiency in SQL, Python or an interest to learn; Experience using Looker or similar BI tool a plus
Responsibilities
  • Be a strategic partner to leaders across B2B (Sales, Client Success, and Strategic Partnerships) and DTC revenue streams to drive business outcomes through strategic and analytic support
  • Manage a small, yet highly visible team, to drive exceptional results across forecast accuracy, process improvements, partnerships
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams (i.e. Product, Growth Analytics, Credit, Revenue and, Merchant Pricing) to drive top line growth through financial support on product development and go-to-market strategies
  • Design and deliver scalable automated user and financial dashboards and analytics for cross departmental and executive consumption
  • Establish top-line performance metrics and targets, analyze and report realized financial performance to Executives and other company leaders, and drive accountability for results

Affirm stands out as an excellent workplace due to its dedication to creating transparent financial products that improve consumer lives. Operating at the forefront of the 'buy now, pay later' sector, the company not only offers an innovative payment solution but also prioritizes a tech-forward approach by leveraging JavaScript, ensuring its team is always working with cutting-edge technology in the financial industry.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.9B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

-10%

Benefits

Spending wallets: Access tech, food, lifestyle, and family planning wallets for your expenses

Supportive communities: Get involved with our employee resource groups and community groups

Remote-first workforce: If your role is remote, you can set up shop anywhere in your home country

Generous time off: Take the time you need when life happens

Health benefits: Get a plan that fits your needs

Mental healthcare: Take care of your mind with great mental health programs

Parental leave: Birth and non-birth parents get 18 weeks paid leave. Plus, a 4-week return-to-work transition program, at full base pay.

Compensation: We have a simple, flexible, and transparent remote-first compensation structure so you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family.

Away days: We offer 24 company-wide paid days off—which help our teams collectively pause to recharge.

Learning & development: Engage in exciting learning programs to level up your growth.

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