Affirm
Strategic Finance Analyst II (Cloud Spend)
Affirm, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Overview
Strategic Finance Analyst II (Cloud Spend) – Affirm Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest. We are looking for a passionate and analytically minded professional to join the Strategic Finance organization. This role sits at the intersection of Finance & Data Analytics and partners with Engineering teams with a focus on Cloud spend. You will have a unique opportunity to work as a business partner to our Engineering teams and to help build our data modeling and reporting foundation for Technology spend. Strategic Finance owns the company’s budget and financial planning processes, performs financial analyses, provides financial guidance to invest, and helps maximize impact of spend in our largest cost centers and invest strategically to accelerate the business. The ideal candidate will have financial modeling and SQL skills to support the Technology Finance team and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
Own the 3-5 financial models related to Affirm’s cloud spend, with a large focus on AWS cost and drive forward the FinOps momentum
Own month-end close, monthly re-forecast, and annual Budget process for Affirm’s engineering vendor spend
Innovate the forecasting process to develop more efficient and accurate financial models using the latest technologies and tools
Partner cross-functionally across engineering, technology finance, corporate finance, accounting, and analytics to transform datasets into data models that support operational and financial analytics for the Technology Finance team
Develop and maintain finance dashboards, reports, and visualizations to deliver standardized reporting and actionable insights to Technology leadership
Provide Finance leadership with a detailed understanding of short- and long-term risks and opportunities for the Technology organization
What We Look For
2+ years in fast-paced analytical roles (strategic finance, investment banking, consulting, data science, analytics, etc.)
Strong financial modeling skills; experience with Cloud financial management is a plus
Experience and proficiency in SQL required. Python or other coding languages are a plus
Strong ownership, intellectual curiosity, creative and critical thinking; thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent communicator with comfort presenting to company executives
High attention to detail with ability to see the big picture and add strategic context
Prior experience with financial planning tools such as Oracle Hyperion, Anaplan, or Adaptive
Solid understanding of managerial accounting is a plus
BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Analytics or related field
Compensation & Benefits
Base Pay Grade – I; Equity Grade – 4
Base pay ranges vary by location; USA base pay ranges per year are:
CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT: $115,000 – $155,000
All other U.S. states: $102,000 – $142,000
Affirm emphasizes a transparent pay structure and may include equity rewards, stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and comprehensive benefits (including subsidized medical coverage, dental, and vision for you and dependents)
Notes: Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Affirm is remote-first; most roles are remote with some roles requiring occasional office presence. Some roles may be office-based due to job requirements.
Benefits
Health care coverage – Affirm covers all premiums for you and your dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets – stipends for technology, food, lifestyle, and family-expenses
Time off – competitive vacation and holiday schedules
ESPP – Employee stock purchase plan
We are committed to an inclusive interview experience and can provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. By applying, you acknowledge reading Affirm’s Global Candidate Privacy Notice.
Seniority
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
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Strategic Finance Analyst II (Cloud Spend) – Affirm Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest. We are looking for a passionate and analytically minded professional to join the Strategic Finance organization. This role sits at the intersection of Finance & Data Analytics and partners with Engineering teams with a focus on Cloud spend. You will have a unique opportunity to work as a business partner to our Engineering teams and to help build our data modeling and reporting foundation for Technology spend. Strategic Finance owns the company’s budget and financial planning processes, performs financial analyses, provides financial guidance to invest, and helps maximize impact of spend in our largest cost centers and invest strategically to accelerate the business. The ideal candidate will have financial modeling and SQL skills to support the Technology Finance team and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
Own the 3-5 financial models related to Affirm’s cloud spend, with a large focus on AWS cost and drive forward the FinOps momentum
Own month-end close, monthly re-forecast, and annual Budget process for Affirm’s engineering vendor spend
Innovate the forecasting process to develop more efficient and accurate financial models using the latest technologies and tools
Partner cross-functionally across engineering, technology finance, corporate finance, accounting, and analytics to transform datasets into data models that support operational and financial analytics for the Technology Finance team
Develop and maintain finance dashboards, reports, and visualizations to deliver standardized reporting and actionable insights to Technology leadership
Provide Finance leadership with a detailed understanding of short- and long-term risks and opportunities for the Technology organization
What We Look For
2+ years in fast-paced analytical roles (strategic finance, investment banking, consulting, data science, analytics, etc.)
Strong financial modeling skills; experience with Cloud financial management is a plus
Experience and proficiency in SQL required. Python or other coding languages are a plus
Strong ownership, intellectual curiosity, creative and critical thinking; thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent communicator with comfort presenting to company executives
High attention to detail with ability to see the big picture and add strategic context
Prior experience with financial planning tools such as Oracle Hyperion, Anaplan, or Adaptive
Solid understanding of managerial accounting is a plus
BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Analytics or related field
Compensation & Benefits
Base Pay Grade – I; Equity Grade – 4
Base pay ranges vary by location; USA base pay ranges per year are:
CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT: $115,000 – $155,000
All other U.S. states: $102,000 – $142,000
Affirm emphasizes a transparent pay structure and may include equity rewards, stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and comprehensive benefits (including subsidized medical coverage, dental, and vision for you and dependents)
Notes: Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Affirm is remote-first; most roles are remote with some roles requiring occasional office presence. Some roles may be office-based due to job requirements.
Benefits
Health care coverage – Affirm covers all premiums for you and your dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets – stipends for technology, food, lifestyle, and family-expenses
Time off – competitive vacation and holiday schedules
ESPP – Employee stock purchase plan
We are committed to an inclusive interview experience and can provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. By applying, you acknowledge reading Affirm’s Global Candidate Privacy Notice.
Seniority
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
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