Associate Director, Strategic Finance
Core
Senior leader owning critical parts of financial strategy, long-range planning, budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation to drive company-wide decision-making and execution.
Role type
Senior IC strategic finance leader (strategy & operations)
Builds
Strategic financial plans, capital allocation frameworks, executive narratives, and performance management systems
Domain
Fintech / Global Payments / Financial Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic financial planning, long-range budgeting, forecasting, capital strategy, financial modeling, stakeholder management, cross-functional leadership, business performance analysis, financial infrastructure design
Preferred skills
high-growth tech experience, top-tier consulting/IB/PE background, capital markets/fundraising expertise, SQL, business intelligence tools
Technologies
Tableau, SQL
Responsibilities
Own and lead strategic financial planning processes including long-range planning, annual budgeting, and forecasting; Drive company-level financial insights and narratives for board and investor communications; Lead capital strategy and allocation decisions; Partner with senior leadership on major strategic initiatives like market entry and pricing; Oversee business performance analysis to identify drivers and risks; Build, mentor, and scale talent within the Strategic Finance function; Drive cross-functional initiatives to improve financial visibility and decision-making frameworks; Enhance finance infrastructure including reporting systems and tools
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence