Finance Lead
Core
Building the finance function for a growth-stage startup, focusing on strategic planning, fundraising, and financial operations.
Role type
Finance Lead (early hire)
Builds
Financial planning, fundraising materials, and operational processes for a growth-stage startup.
Domain
Fintech / AI / Startups
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, financial modeling, fundraising, board reporting, accounting oversight, KPI tracking, early-stage startup experience, investment banking/PE background, AI/token/economics familiarity
Preferred skills
Entrepreneurial mindset, process improvement, adaptability, hands-on execution
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead quarterly and annual planning cycles, serve as strategic partner to founders and GTM, own Board meeting materials, manage accounting firm relationships, drive accountability via metrics and KPIs
Seniority
Early hire, hands-on IC