Director of Strategic Finance - San Francisco, CA

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Role overview Lyft is hiring a Senior Director of Strategic Finance in San Francisco, CA. This leader will guide the company’s financial strategy and support long-term growth plans. The role involves managing a skilled finance team and working closely with colleagues across departments to keep financial operations in step with Lyft’s business goals.

About ArmadaArmada is an innovative edge computing startup dedicated to providing robust computing infrastructure to underserved regions with limited connectivity and cloud infrastructure. Our mission is to bridge the digital divide by deploying advanced technology solutions that enable real-time analytics and AI capabilities at the edge, wherever needed. About the Role We are in search of a strategic, analytical, and business-oriented finance leader to take on the role of Director of Strategic Finance within our Finance organization. Reporting directly to the head of strategic finance, you will collaborate with cross-functional leaders and business unit heads, spearheading financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and decision support initiatives throughout the company. Your responsibilities will include shaping financial planning and performance insights, enhancing financial rigor, and influencing critical business decisions that drive Armada’s growth and long-term strategic objectives.

As the Head of Strategic Finance at Asana, you will lead our finance strategy and operations, ensuring financial stability and growth. You will play a critical role in shaping financial planning, reporting, and analysis, driving data-driven decision-making across the organization. Your leadership will guide our financial insights and support strategic initiatives that align with our mission to help teams collaborate effectively.

About Our TeamAt OpenAI, our Strategic Finance organization plays a crucial role in providing valuable financial insights and guidance that align with our long-term strategic goals and ambitious growth initiatives. We collaborate across various departments including Product, Partnerships, Engineering, and Go-To-Market (GTM) to optimize resource allocation towards the most impactful opportunities while ensuring sustainable unit economics.The Applications Technology Strategic Finance team works closely with Product to enhance our core offerings and introduce innovative products to the market. We are responsible for leading revenue forecasting and performance management across our product portfolio, encompassing economic margins, pricing strategies, and structuring of partnership deals.About the RoleWe are seeking a Strategic Finance Partnerships Lead to spearhead strategic decision-making within OpenAI's growth and media partnership portfolio. This pivotal role acts as a key financial partner to the Partnerships deal leads and Product owners, focusing on the evaluation, pricing, and structuring of partnerships, while translating partnership opportunities into actionable economic insights and performance management strategies.Reporting to the Head of App Tech Finance, you will engage in hands-on deal evaluations, provide negotiation support, and oversee the partnership portfolio. Your expertise will shape our approach to partnership unit economics, measurement, incrementality, and the integration of partnership performance into forecasting and planning processes.This position is based in San Francisco, CA, operating under a hybrid work model (3 days per week in-office). Relocation assistance is available.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the financial evaluation of growth and media partnerships, modeling revenue, margin, compute costs, and payback periods to facilitate informed decision-making and negotiations.Establish clear economic frameworks and deal parameters (pricing floors, revenue-sharing structures, caps, minimum guarantees, performance-based terms) to safeguard long-term unit economics.Collaborate closely with Product and Partnerships teams to define and assess incrementality, ensuring contract terms align with measurable outcomes.Guide the pricing and structuring of partnership deals from initial strategy development through to final term-sheet negotiations, providing executive-level recommendations and trade-offs.Oversee partnership portfolio performance management: defining core metrics, identifying leading indicators, tracking variances against expectations, and surfacing potential risks and opportunities.Incorporate partnership economics into revenue forecasting and planning cycles in collaboration with the broader finance team.

Baseten is looking for a Strategic Finance Specialist to focus on Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies in San Francisco. This position centers on analyzing financial data and supporting key decisions that shape GTM initiatives. Role overview This role works closely with teams across the company to improve growth and efficiency. The Strategic Finance Specialist uses financial insights to guide GTM projects and influence business outcomes. What you will do Analyze financial data related to GTM strategies Support strategic decision-making with clear financial insights Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance GTM initiatives Help drive growth and operational efficiency through financial expertise Location This position is based in San Francisco.

About Workstream Workstream builds an all-in-one HR, payroll, and hiring platform designed for hourly workers. With 2.7 billion hourly workers worldwide, this segment makes up 80% of the global workforce, yet has often been underserved by technology. Workstream’s platform helps businesses and their employees succeed by focusing on the unique needs of hourly teams. Clients include well-known brands such as Burger King, Carl's Jr./Hardee's, IHOP, KFC, and Culvers. As a Series B company backed by investors like Founders Fund, BOND, and Coatue, Workstream continues to expand its product suite and vision. Role Overview: Strategic Finance Manager Workstream is seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to help scale financial planning, reporting, and systems infrastructure. This role leads all FP&A operations and works to improve financial visibility across the company, supporting data-driven decisions at every level. This position is based in the Bay Area and requires regular in-office work, at least four days per week, in San Francisco and/or Menlo Park. What You Will Do Oversee financial planning and analysis (FP&A) operations Enhance reporting and financial systems to support growth Partner with the Controller, Accounting, and cross-functional leaders to develop scalable financial processes Use technology, including AI, to optimize financial operations and workflows Deliver actionable insights that improve operational and financial efficiency Who We’re Looking For Strategic thinker and proactive business partner Comfortable working hands-on and at a strategic level Strong problem-solving skills, especially with systems and AI Resourceful and adaptable in ambiguous situations Experience collaborating with finance, accounting, and other teams Location and Work Arrangement This role is based in the Bay Area, with regular in-office collaboration required in San Francisco and/or Menlo Park (minimum four days per week).

TL;DR - Why This Role Matters Scribe is navigating an exciting phase of expansion, and we are seeking a Director of Strategic Finance to establish the framework for our growth trajectory. This pivotal position will oversee company-wide planning and forecasting, playing an essential role in determining our investment priorities and growth strategies as we aim to double in size. You will collaborate closely with our Go-To-Market (GTM) teams to convert ambitious growth targets into actionable financial strategies and outcomes. This opportunity is for individuals who desire significant ownership, decision-making authority, and the ability to create the financial operating rhythm for a rapidly growing B2B SaaS organization. About the RoleIn this central role at Scribe, you will take charge of our financial planning and analysis functions, ensuring that the organization makes informed and disciplined decisions as we scale quickly.You will oversee the entire planning lifecycle, from creating annual operating plans and forecasts to maintaining their accuracy over time. This includes holding teams accountable for performance, managing re-forecasting when actual performance diverges from expectations, and assisting leadership in grasping the implications of their financial choices. The finance team serves as the trusted source of financial truth, and your leadership will be critical in ensuring the organization operates from a unified financial perspective.This role is both hands-on and high-ownership. You will partner with leaders from GTM, Accounting, and Operations to translate strategy into execution, identify risks and opportunities, and drive clarity in decision-making, particularly in times of ambiguity or misalignment. Although you may not start with a large team, this position carries significant influence, visibility, and responsibility, providing you with the opportunity to shape the financial operations as the company expands.In your first 3 to 12 months at Scribe, you will:Lead the planning process, including the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, budgets, and long-term planning, while ensuring accountability for performance deviations.Develop and maintain financial models that support strategic decision-making and align with the company’s growth objectives.Explore and implement AI and automation opportunities within finance to enhance forecasting accuracy, speed of decision-making, and delivery of insights to the business.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn financial insights into actionable strategies by clarifying trade-offs and recommending future paths, while promoting timely decision-making amidst uncertainty.

Airwallex provides a global payments and financial platform used by over 200,000 businesses, including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, and SHEIN. The platform supports business accounts, payments, spend management, treasury, and embedded finance for companies working internationally. Founded in Melbourne, Airwallex now employs more than 2,000 people across 26 offices worldwide. The company is valued at $8 billion and is backed by investors such as T. Rowe Price, Visa, and Mastercard. Role overview The Manager, Strategic Finance position is based in San Francisco. This role plays a key part in supporting Airwallex’s mission to reshape global banking. Work centers on providing financial insights that inform business decisions and drive company growth. Opportunities Contribute directly to business strategy and decision-making Support growth initiatives within a global financial technology company Develop professionally in a setting with opportunities for impact and advancement

Be a Part of Pioneering Advanced Autonomy in ConstructionAt Bedrock Robotics, we are transforming the landscape of construction by integrating advanced AI technologies into real-world applications. Our team comprises industry experts who have played pivotal roles in renowned companies such as Waymo, Segment, and Uber Freight. We are on a mission to deploy autonomous systems on heavy construction machinery nationwide, significantly enhancing project timelines for billion-dollar infrastructure endeavors while prioritizing job site safety. With robust funding of $350M, we aim to bridge the gap between the escalating demand for housing, data centers, and manufacturing with the construction industry's persistent labor shortages.Join us where cutting-edge algorithms meet hands-on construction expertise. Collaborate with seasoned construction professionals and top-tier engineers to tackle challenges that simulations alone cannot address. If you are eager to leverage innovative technology to make a tangible impact, we invite you to become a vital member of our dynamic team.Your Role:As we expand rapidly and diversify our product offerings and revenue streams, we seek a distinguished finance leader to take on the role of Strategic Finance Lead. This pivotal position within our Finance team will influence the financial strategy of Bedrock Robotics and empower executive-level data-driven decision-making, driving long-term value creation. You will partner closely with the VP of Finance, CEO, COO, Commercial team, and various stakeholders across the organization to translate business strategies into actionable financial plans and insights.Key Responsibilities:Lead Strategic Planning:Oversee the company's long-term financial planning process and multi-year strategic modeling.Evaluate the financial implications of major strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, capital raises, and market entry.Create board and investor presentations, including decks, updates, and fundraising narratives.Advise senior leadership on capital allocation strategies, ROI frameworks, and portfolio prioritization.Develop and Manage FP&A Functions:Supervise the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and monthly performance commentary processes.Establish company-wide financial targets and ensure alignment across all business units.Conduct variance analysis to inform decision-making.

Our Mission: Hospital-Quality Care, Everywhere.The healthcare landscape remains encumbered by outdated practices like faxes and phone calls, hindering the coordination of critical care for patients at home. At Verse Medical, we believe that both patients and the clinicians who care for them deserve a more advanced system.We are pioneering a modern software infrastructure designed to bridge the gaps within the healthcare system. As a well-funded Series C company, supported by prominent investors such as General Catalyst, SignalFire, and Sapphire Ventures, our mission is to mend a fragmented healthcare system. Our platform seamlessly connects providers, payors, and patients, ensuring that individuals receive high-quality care where they reside. We are rapidly expanding and seeking passionate individuals who are aligned with our mission to join our team!Our Values: The Principles That Guide UsOur core values serve as the foundation for our collaboration with each other and our partners. They are not just phrases; they are the guiding principles that influence our decisions daily.Transparency, Honesty, and Directness: We operate with openness, sharing both good and bad information, fostering trust and progress through direct, respectful feedback.Speed of Iteration: We prioritize quick learning and implementation as we create innovative solutions, valuing progress over perfection.Focused Effort: Our dedication to our mission means we are willing to go the extra mile when necessary, balancing intensity with sustainability to keep our team energized for the long haul.Empathy for Customers: We take ownership of our users' challenges, constantly asking ourselves, 'How can we improve this experience?' We believe that genuine innovation stems from deeply understanding and addressing the real-world challenges within healthcare.Your Impact: Contributing to Healing a Broken SystemThis is a unique opportunity to become a vital member of a small yet impactful team in a wide-ranging Strategic Finance role. You will play a crucial part in facilitating patients' transitions from hospital to home for recovery. Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Operations, you will collaborate closely with various functional leaders across Partnerships, Sales, Customer Success, Operations, and more, influencing the direction of our most critical initiatives.

Join Carta as the Director of Strategic Finance - Go-To-Market (GTM). In this pivotal role, you will lead financial strategy and analysis to support our go-to-market initiatives, driving revenue growth and operational efficiency. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping financial decisions that align with our strategic vision.As a key member of the leadership team, you will collaborate cross-functionally to develop financial models, forecasts, and business cases that support our growth objectives. You will also be responsible for mentoring and developing a high-performing finance team.

We are seeking a visionary Strategic Finance Lead to drive our Go-To-Market (GTM) initiatives at Plaid. In this pivotal role, you will partner with cross-functional teams to develop strategic financial frameworks, enhance operational efficiencies, and support the growth objectives of our organization. Your analytical expertise will guide decision-making processes and ensure that we remain at the forefront of the financial technology landscape.

Airwallex is seeking an Associate Director of Strategic Finance to join its San Francisco office. This senior role reports to the Head of Strategic Finance and plays a central part in shaping the company’s financial direction. The position covers high-impact projects and offers direct access to executive leadership, with the chance to influence major decisions and take ownership of critical elements of Airwallex’s financial strategy. Role overview This leader will drive strategic finance initiatives that affect the entire company. The work involves financial planning, analysis, and supporting Airwallex’s business growth. Expect to collaborate with teams across the organization, contribute to corporate transactions, and present insights to executives. What you will do Lead projects with broad impact on Airwallex’s financial strategy Shape financial planning and analysis to enable business growth Work with other teams to identify risks and opportunities Support corporate transactions and strategic initiatives Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership What makes a strong candidate Entrepreneurial mindset and drive to create measurable impact Expertise in strategic finance and strong analytical skills Ability to learn quickly and take ownership of outcomes Comfort making informed decisions with urgency Collaborative, humble approach to teamwork Curiosity and readiness to solve complex problems Experience using AI tools to improve efficiency Alignment with Airwallex’s operating principles About the team The Finance & Corporate Development team leads financial planning, analysis, and corporate transactions for Airwallex. This group works closely with other departments to identify opportunities, manage risk, and implement initiatives that drive growth and long-term success. Location This position is based in San Francisco, US.

At Qualia, we are proud to offer the foremost B2B real estate technology that revolutionizes the home buying and selling journey, making it simple, secure, and enjoyable. Our suite of products, catering to both SMBs and Enterprises, unites stakeholders from the real estate ecosystem—homebuyers, sellers, lenders, title and escrow agents, and real estate agents—on a cohesive digital closing platform. This integration enhances clarity and transparency in real estate transactions, allowing millions of consumers nationwide to close on their homes with ease each year. WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON As a vital member of the Strategic Finance Team, your contributions will be key to Qualia's expansion. You will gain insights into all facets of our operations and collaborate closely with various teams to assess performance and identify improvement opportunities. This role offers a unique chance to delve deep into the workings of a rapidly growing tech firm, cultivate your analytical skills in a setting where AI is transforming workflows, and be a pivotal player in our ongoing success. RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver analytical depth and strategic suggestions regarding the business's revenue and cost dynamics. Develop and maintain our comprehensive playbook of financial models and reports for detailed analyses, ensuring their quality, promptness, and precision. Utilize AI tools to expedite analyses, derive insights, and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial decision-making. Assess organizational trade-offs and play a crucial role in operational strategy decisions. Engage in pricing strategies, product rollouts, and evaluation of investment and business opportunities, including our expanding AI product offerings. Assist in high-visibility initiatives such as fundraising and board meetings. Establish and track vital success metrics while communicating insights across teams. Continuously refine and scale Qualia's financial processes to support our growth. Execute ad hoc projects and investigations as needed. YOUR BACKGROUND THAT LIKELY MAKES YOU A MATCH 3+ years of experience in investment banking, trading, consulting, or a high-growth tech company with a focus on decision-making analysis and financial modeling. Proficient in Excel, capable of transforming raw data into comprehensive models from the ground up. Experience with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) to elevate analytical processes.

Location: San Francisco / On-siteEmployment Type: Full-timeDepartment: General & AdministrativeReports to: Chief Operating OfficerAbout Teal Health:Teal Health is dedicated to empowering women by providing essential tools, access, and resources for informed health decisions, starting with cervical cancer screenings. We proudly offer the first FDA-authorized at-home cervical cancer screening solution, replacing traditional in-office pap smears with a comfortable, convenient alternative designed for women. Our innovative approach includes the patented Teal Wand collection device and a modern telehealth platform that simplifies communication with healthcare professionals, enabling women to screen at home and easily understand their results.Our Values:We are passionate advocates for the future women deserve. Our core values focus on elevating women, pursuing exceptional standards, and fostering continuous learning. The Teal team embodies these values, allowing them to guide our decisions as we build a brighter future.Why We Are Hiring For This Role:We are seeking a Director of Finance to spearhead the daily financial operations of our rapidly growing women’s health company. The ideal candidate possesses an entrepreneurial mindset and excels at merging strategic growth with operational excellence. You will lead core finance functions—including accounting, tax, billing, claims workflows, payroll, and finance systems—ensuring our financial health remains robust, transparent, and compliant as we scale. Collaborating closely with the Leadership Team, you will develop strategies to ensure that every dollar spent is an investment in championing women's futures.Role Overview:Strategic Budgeting & Forecasting: Oversee the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting. Provide financial operational support to internal teams and establish financial reporting practices, including business performance reviews, variance analysis, and KPIs.Accounting & Vendor Management: Serve as the primary liaison with third-party accounting firms, overseeing the closing of books, accounts payable, financial reporting, and ensuring the accuracy of our general ledger.Cash & Treasury Management: Manage and monitor cash accounts, maintain banking relationships, and optimize cash flow forecasts.

About AirGarageAt AirGarage, we are dedicated to revolutionizing real estate by digitizing parking management. Our innovative approach replaces outdated parking machines and cumbersome manual operations with a streamlined, data-driven operating system that enhances the management of parking assets.We oversee all aspects of operating and optimizing parking facilities, including payment processing, dynamic pricing, enforcement, license plate recognition, and analytics. By developing our technology in-house, we ensure an exceptional experience for drivers while delivering real-time insights and revenue growth of 20-50% or more for property owners. Esteemed real estate firms like Hines and Greystar, alongside tech giants such as Meta, collaborate with AirGarage to enhance their parking solutions.Utilizing data points such as real-time occupancy rates, local events, weather patterns, driver behaviors, and competitor pricing, we empower real estate owners with unprecedented intelligence regarding their assets.Our mission involves significant investment in making the physical world understandable through a digital lens, leveraging cameras, sensors, and software to aggregate vast amounts of real-time data. This data fuels sophisticated models and algorithms that optimize property performance, granting owners clarity and control they have never experienced before.The journey to optimize an asset begins with observing it, and the first step in observation is bringing it online.With the $131 billion U.S. parking real estate market being one of the most offline and poorly managed commercial asset types, we are committed to transforming this sector. Remarkably, 26% of land in the average American urban core is dedicated to parking.Our growth is backed by top-tier investors including Headline Growth, Andreessen Horowitz, Floodgate, Founders Fund, and Abstract Ventures, as well as angel investors who have played significant roles in companies like Uber, Opendoor, and Flexport.Interested in learning more about AirGarage and the challenges we are addressing? Check out these insightful podcasts: Podcast 1 | Podcast 2

The future of AI — whether in training or evaluation, classical ML or agentic workflows — begins with high-quality data.At HumanSignal, we are developing a platform that facilitates the creation, curation, and evaluation of this crucial data. From tuning foundational models to validating agent behaviors in production, our tools are utilized by top AI teams to ensure models are grounded in authentic signals rather than mere noise.Our open-source product, Label Studio, has emerged as the de facto standard for labeling and evaluating data across various modalities — including text, images, time series, and agents-in-environments. With over 250,000 users and hundreds of millions of labeled samples, it is the most widely adopted OSS solution for teams focused on building AI systems.Label Studio Enterprise builds upon this success by offering the security, collaboration, and scalability features necessary to support mission-critical AI pipelines — powering everything from model training datasets to evaluation test sets and continuous feedback loops. We began before the prevalence of foundation models and are intensifying our efforts now that AI is changing the landscape. If you are passionate about helping leading AI teams create smarter, more accurate systems, we want to hear from you.About the RoleWe are seeking a Director of Finance to oversee the financial framework of HumanSignal, the organization behind Label Studio. In this role, reporting directly to the CEO, you will be responsible for financial planning, business analytics, and the metrics infrastructure that underpins decision-making across the company, including our SaaS and labeling services business.This is a hands-on leadership position with a broad scope. You will collaborate with the executive team on strategy and planning, work cross-functionally with product, marketing, and sales, and establish the financial infrastructure necessary for our next phase of growth. If you thrive on ownership, building from the ground up, and operating where strategy meets execution, this is the position for you.What You’ll OwnFinancial Planning & AnalysisOwn the complete P&L and free cash flow forecast; develop and maintain our long-term financial modelLead the annual and quarterly planning cycle, encompassing budgets, variance analysis, and ad-hoc modelingDeliver weekly KPI reports to the executive team and prepare board/investor reporting packages.

Why join usAt Brex, we are revolutionizing the way companies manage their spending through our AI-driven platform. Our integrated solutions, including corporate cards, banking services, and global payments, empower businesses to spend confidently. From startups to established enterprises like DoorDash and Flexport, thousands trust Brex to optimize their financial operations, cut costs, and enhance overall efficiency.Joining Brex means joining a vibrant team where you can stretch your abilities, challenge conventional thinking, and collaborate with industry leaders. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, where your aspirations are only limited by your ambition. We equip you with the necessary tools, resources, and support to propel your career forward.Finance at BrexThe Finance team is pivotal to Brex's strategic framework. We spearhead planning, forecasting, capital allocation, and ROI analysis, collaborating across departments to provide insight and harness opportunities. Our mission is not merely to report results but to shape them. If you aspire to influence our company's trajectory and focus on long-term value creation, this is where your journey begins.Where you’ll workThis position is based in our San Francisco office. We operate in a hybrid environment that balances the dynamism of in-office work with the flexibility of remote arrangements. Currently, we require employees to be in the office a minimum of two days a week, specifically Wednesday and Thursday. Starting February 2, 2026, this will increase to three days per week - Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. As an added benefit, employees enjoy up to four weeks of fully remote work each year!What you’ll doWe are seeking two Finance Associates who will initially take ownership of distinct workstreams, later rotating responsibilities to gain comprehensive expertise within Corporate FP&A. Your contributions will directly inform Brex's overarching business strategy and executive reporting, providing you with substantial exposure and responsibility from day one. Additionally, you will play a vital role in our AI-first initiatives and financial systems development — we are looking for individuals who regard AI as an integral aspect of every workflow, not just an occasional tool.

About Sigma Computing Sigma Computing offers an analytics and business intelligence platform built for the cloud. The platform enables business users to analyze and share insights directly from cloud data warehouses, without requiring SQL expertise. Sigma serves major enterprises and is backed by leading investors. Role Overview: Director of Strategic Partnerships The Director of Strategic Partnerships will lead Sigma's alliance with Snowflake, a central partner in the company’s ecosystem. This senior leader will drive co-selling efforts, expand joint business opportunities, and focus on revenue growth through the partnership. This position is based on-site in San Francisco or New York City and reports to the Senior Director of Partnerships. What You Will Do Shape and manage the overall Snowflake partnership strategy, setting priorities, investment areas, and go-to-market plans. Act as the business lead for the Snowflake relationship, holding responsibility for partner-influenced and attributed pipeline and revenue. Design and roll out scalable co-selling programs that drive demand and deliver measurable revenue. Lead joint business planning with Snowflake, including quarterly reviews and strategic assessments. Align Sigma sales teams with Snowflake account teams through training, playbooks, and collaboration on deals. Serve as the main escalation point for Snowflake-related deal strategies, executive connections, and partner conflict resolution. Develop and maintain trusted relationships across Snowflake’s Partner, Sales, and Field Leadership teams, influencing seller behavior during active deals. Lead cross-functional projects with Sales, Marketing, Enablement, and Operations to put partnership strategies into practice. Work with Marketing to run joint campaigns, events, and programs that support co-selling and pipeline goals. Monitor partnership performance metrics and report on results.