Strategic Finance Systems Lead

Are you passionate about finance and technology? Join us at Faire as a Strategic Finance Systems Lead where you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our finance operations through innovative systems and processes. In this position, you will lead strategic initiatives, drive system improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our fin…

At Block, we are united by a shared mission of economic empowerment, built through diverse yet interconnected teams that span various disciplines. Our foundational support teams—including People, Finance, Legal Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, and Platform Infrastructure Engineering—are dedicated to creating inclusive policies, forecasting financial futures, providing legal guidance, safeguarding our systems, and nurturing innovative initiatives. Every challenge is an opportunity, and we welcome various perspectives to help us navigate them. Join us at Block and bring your unique insights.The RoleWe are on the lookout for a visionary finance executive to spearhead our Finance & Strategy Go-To-Market (GTM) organization. Collaborating closely with the GTM Lead and their executive team, you will report to the Head of Strategic Finance at Block. This role is pivotal in driving our financial strategy, enhancing business modeling, and providing crucial decision support as a trusted advisor to GTM leadership.As the leader of our strategic GTM partnership, your focus will be on fostering collaboration between finance and GTM functions on Block's most vital initiatives. You will engage in highly strategic analytical work, from crafting acquisition strategies to developing frameworks that evaluate performance across various brands, functions, and channels. This unique position allows you to significantly influence Block's growth trajectory, ensuring we make the best investment decisions that will shape our future.

About Andromeda Cluster Andromeda Cluster was founded by Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross to give early-stage startups access to advanced AI infrastructure that was once limited to hyperscalers. The company began with a single managed cluster, which quickly filled, and has since focused on building the systems, networking, and orchestration layers that make global AI resources more accessible. Today, Andromeda works with leading AI labs, data centers, and cloud providers to deliver compute resources wherever and whenever they are needed. The platform routes training and inference workloads across a worldwide supply chain, aiming for greater flexibility and efficiency in the fast-growing AI sector. Looking ahead, Andromeda’s goal is to create a liquidity layer for global AI computing. The team is expanding and seeking experts in AI infrastructure, research, and engineering to help shape this vision. Role Overview: Strategic Compute Finance Lead The Strategic Compute Finance Lead will guide financial strategy, modeling, and deal execution for Andromeda’s global compute portfolio. This position combines infrastructure finance with commercial execution, focusing on the frameworks needed to acquire, finance, and deploy GPU computing resources at scale. Key areas include capital expenditure planning, scenario modeling, deal structuring, and building relationships with lenders. The role centers on financial modeling and deal execution, not trading or capital markets. Andromeda is looking for someone who enjoys building new processes from scratch, rather than stepping into established systems. What You’ll Do Lead financial planning and performance management for the GPU cluster portfolio, including NPV/IRR modeling, scenario analysis, and ROI evaluation for procurement choices. Design and own the financial structure of major infrastructure deals, modeling time-value-of-money trade-offs for long-term contracts and decisions between building, leasing, or routing compute resources. Serve as the main contact for lenders and debt partners, handling covenant reporting, draw schedules, and ongoing lender communications. Location This role is open to candidates globally (remote) or based in San Francisco, CA.

Join Our TeamThe Compute & Infrastructure Strategy team at OpenAI is at the forefront of shaping the future of AI technology. We drive the strategy and execution of OpenAI's compute roadmap, focusing on financial analysis, capacity planning, commercial development, and strategic partnerships. Our goal is to effectively allocate resources to achieve the highest possible impact.About the PositionAs a Strategic Finance Lead for Compute, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our financial strategy related to compute and infrastructure expenditures. This position is essential for developing financial models across various compute elements, analyzing spending patterns, and delivering insights that will optimize our future compute needs. You will collaborate closely with our scaling and supercomputing engineering teams, providing financial expertise that drives strategic decision-making. Additionally, you will work with other finance professionals to ensure our compute strategy aligns with broader financial objectives.This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and follows a hybrid work model of three days in the office each week. We also offer relocation assistance to new employees.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage financial models for compute components including GPUs, CPUs, storage, and networking.Conduct strategic financial analysis for long-term capacity initiatives, closely collaborating with engineering teams.Maintain expertise in compute contract terms, pricing structures, and optimization opportunities.Collaborate with FP&A and strategic finance teams to align compute and infrastructure with overall business strategies.Create high-quality presentations for executive and board meetings.Stay informed on market trends and competitive dynamics to enhance our infrastructure strategy.

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.

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.

Join Scale AI’s Finance Analytics and Systems team as a proactive team member dedicated to crafting and enhancing internal tools and AI agents designed to automate workflows within finance and accounting. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders across business finance, corporate finance, and accounting to gain insights into their workflows, enabling you to develop systems that facilitate quicker turnaround times with enhanced accuracy. Your responsibilities will include designing data models, prototyping internal tools, and implementing agent-driven workflows utilizing our internal data infrastructure, system integration tools, Scale’s proprietary AI platform, and innovative AI tools. We seek an individual who thrives on tackling complex challenges, is passionate about building systems from the ground up, and excels at translating vague business needs into scalable technical solutions, all while maintaining a strong focus on detail and a thorough approach to validating results.

Join Perplexity as a Strategic Finance Lead and play a vital role in shaping our financial future!About the Role:We are seeking a passionate and analytical professional to become a key member of our Strategic Finance team. In this position, you will take ownership of our core financial models, develop planning processes, and serve as the primary resource for financial and operational projections. Collaborating with cross-functional teams including business, finance, product, and engineering, you will ensure our corporate financial models accurately mirror the goals and status of the organization. The perfect candidate will exhibit a blend of strong financial expertise and a keen interest in AI technology, alongside a proactive approach and problem-solving creativity.Key Responsibilities:Craft and manage essential financial models that support strategic planning and decision-making, integrating insights and projections from all major organizational teams.Analyze and maintain projections related to various business dimensions, including headcount planning, growth trajectories, infrastructure costs, and beyond.Lead specialized projects requested by C-suite executives and VPs in the realms of corporate finance and accounting.Develop and refine scalable processes and clear metrics utilized by leadership and key teams to assess the organization's financial health.Proactively identify analytical needs within the organization and leverage insights to enhance decision-making clarity.What You Bring:A minimum of 4 years of experience in strategic finance or FP&A at a growth-stage startup.At least 2 years of experience in banking or financial planning at a leading firm.Demonstrated experience in financial analysis and planning, with a track record of implementing processes to enhance visibility across budgeting, spend, and procurement.Exceptional financial acumen with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, product, growth, and operations teams.A proactive mindset and ownership attitude, capable of navigating ambiguous tasks with a fundamental principles approach.A comfort level in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Join Decagon as a Strategic Finance Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategies and driving growth. In this position, you will leverage your expertise to analyze financial data, develop forecasts, and provide insights that influence key business decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial goals and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

OpenAI seeks a Strategic Finance Generalist based in San Francisco. This position plays a key part in financial planning and analysis, supporting decisions that shape both ongoing projects and broader business initiatives. Role overview The Strategic Finance Generalist works closely with teams to provide insights and recommendations that guide company strategy. The work directly impacts OpenAI’s ability to adapt as the AI industry evolves. What you will do Support financial planning and analysis for various projects Contribute to decision-making on business initiatives Help influence company strategy through financial insights Location This role is based in San Francisco.

About ArcadeAt Arcade, we strive to empower teams to become exceptional storytellers through innovative visual experiences. With over 22,000 teams leveraging our platform to craft compelling product narratives, we are committed to enhancing how software companies present their offerings at every stage of the customer journey. Our team comprises talented individuals from leading companies like Atlassian, AngelList, and Shopify, dedicated to building user-friendly products that drive engagement.This position is hybrid-based, located in our San Francisco, CA office.

Join our dynamic team at speak as a Strategic Finance Analyst. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing financial strategies that drive our business growth and efficiency. You will analyze financial data, prepare reports, and work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance our strategic initiatives.

Eight Sleep is looking for a Strategic Finance Manager based in San Francisco. This role plays a key part in shaping the company’s financial direction and informing decisions that impact growth. The focus is on delivering clear financial insights to leadership through careful analysis and planning. What you will do Build and update financial models to assess a range of business scenarios Create forecasts and monitor important company metrics Analyze financial and operational data to guide strategic choices Partner with leaders across the business to support financial planning Role overview This position centers on financial modeling, forecasting, and analytics. The Strategic Finance Manager provides data-driven insights that help shape company strategy and support leadership in making informed decisions.

About Our TeamJoin the Strategic Finance team at OpenAI, where we drive financial insights and strategic guidance to propel the company toward its long-term objectives. We collaborate across various departments to allocate and optimize our resources for maximum impact.Our focus within Strategic Finance is on enhancing the financial performance of our B2B products and go-to-market functions, ensuring a strong connection between our financial goals and overarching company strategy. We work closely with leaders across Product, GTM, Research, Partnerships, and Operations to:Lead operational planning, financial forecasting, and performance management for our B2B division.Deliver actionable insights on B2B product performance to inform strategic resource allocation.Establish the financial frameworks necessary for scaling and accelerating growth.About the RoleWe are seeking analytical and strategic finance professionals who can independently drive initiatives while collaborating with senior leaders in the B2B space. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the financial trajectory of cutting-edge AI products and initiatives at the intersection of strategy, finance, and technology.This position is based in San Francisco, CA. We embrace a hybrid work model of three days in the office each week and provide relocation assistance to new hires.In this role, your responsibilities will include:Acting as a strategic finance partner for our B2B Product and GTM teams.Overseeing B2B financial planning related to revenue, gross margin, and operational expenses for annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning.Developing and managing critical metrics to evaluate product performance, unit economics, sales productivity, and compute efficiency.Conducting trend analyses to derive actionable insights that guide strategic decision-making and day-to-day operations.Building and enhancing FP&A processes, including forecasting methodologies and performance reporting that enhance accountability and decision-making speed.Supporting key strategic initiatives, including pricing strategies, deal structuring, and business case development for growth opportunities and new launches.Managing the complete financial oversight of budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation and performance monitoring.

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.

About ZiplineAre you ready to make a significant impact on the world? Zipline is dedicated to revolutionizing the logistics landscape. Our mission is to tackle the most pressing access challenges globally by creating an innovative instant delivery and logistics system that ensures equal service to everyone, irrespective of their location.From facilitating Rwanda's national blood delivery network and assisting Ghana in COVID-19 vaccine distribution to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, and enabling healthcare providers to deliver care directly to homes across the U.S., we are reshaping the dynamics of movement for businesses, governments, and consumers alike. Our technology may be intricate, but our vision is straightforward: a teleportation-like service that delivers your essentials exactly when you need them.By leveraging robotics, autonomy, and sophisticated logistics models, we are committed to reducing carbon emissions from deliveries, alleviating road congestion, and enhancing equitable access to vital goods for billions of people around the globe.About the RoleAs the Head of Strategic Finance for Africa, you will occupy a pivotal leadership role within Zipline’s Strategic Finance team and will be an essential member of Zipline’s Africa Leadership Team. You will take full ownership of financial strategy, planning, and performance management for Zipline's operations in Africa while significantly influencing the overarching global financial strategy of the company.Reporting directly to the Global Head of Strategic Finance, this position blends enterprise-wide decision-making with regional execution. The Strategic Finance team at Zipline is responsible for the company's consolidated business model, long-term planning, capital distribution, and global financial strategy - making your role a cornerstone of this function. You'll ensure that Africa's strategy, investments, and performance are seamlessly integrated into Zipline’s comprehensive business plan.As a vital member of the Africa Leadership Team, you'll act as a trusted financial partner to regional leadership, facilitating operational execution, growth initiatives, and partnerships across diverse African markets.This role also involves establishing a compact, high-impact team. Your team will provide direct, embedded support to leaders across Africa’s Go-to-Market, Engineering, Operations, and General & Administrative functions. Promoting financial literacy across the organization so that teams comprehend unit economics, trade-offs, and the long-term impacts of their decisions is essential for the success of Zipline Africa.This role requires in-person attendance at our South San Francisco, CA office, where Zipline’s Strategic Finance team and many of our go-to-market, operations, and engineering collaborators are based. The position includes occasional travel to Africa to engage closely with local operators and connect with key government, donor, and commercial stakeholders.

Join Benchling as we transform the biotechnology landscape for the AI age. We are dedicated to accelerating the transition of scientific discoveries to real-world applications, making research processes faster and more efficient.Benchling provides an innovative AI platform utilized by over 200,000 scientists globally, including leading organizations like Sanofi and Moderna. Our technology empowers scientists to design experiments, capture structured data, and seamlessly integrate AI into their workflows.ROLE OVERVIEWWe are in search of a Strategic Finance Analyst, Corporate to enhance our Strategic Finance team. In this pivotal role, you will contribute significantly to our monthly and quarterly financial close processes, budgeting, forecasting, and expense management, while driving projects that align with our long-term growth strategy. You will also work collaboratively across departments to streamline processes that facilitate Benchling's expansion.RESPONSIBILITIESAssist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports for the CFO, leadership team, and Board of Directors, supporting consolidated strategic and financial planning.Engage with Strategic Finance and Accounting teams on month-end close, forecasting, headcount and expense analysis, and budget allocations.Collaborate cross-functionally to evolve financial reporting systems and processes for enhanced forecasting and performance analysis, identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement.Interpret financial results, identify key trends, evaluate business risks and opportunities, and effectively communicate insights.Conduct ad hoc financial modeling and analysis to support strategic initiatives across various teams, contributing to long-range planning and forecasting models that inform decision-making.

Join Chime as a Senior Manager of Strategic Finance, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy of our innovative financial technology company. You will lead a dedicated team, driving financial planning, analysis, and reporting to ensure our continued growth and success in the fintech landscape. Your insights will directly influence strategic decision-making and help us optimize our financial performance.

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.

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.