Affirm
Strategic Finance Analyst II (Cloud Spend)
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 individual will sit at the intersection of Finance & Data Analytics and will partner with our Engineering teams focusing on Cloud spend, with the scope to 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 effectively invest, and helps maximize the impact of spend in our largest cost centers.
The ideal candidate will have financial modeling and SQL skills to support the Technology Finance team and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with various 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 be a key driver in the FinOps journey
Own month-end close, monthly re-forecast and annual budget process over Affirm’s engineering vendor spend
Innovate forecasting processes 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 scattered datasets into digestible data models and establish a foundation for 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 detailed understanding of short- and long-term risks and opportunities for the Technology organization
What We Look For
2+ years experience 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 is a plus
Strong ownership, intellectual curiosity and ability to think creatively and critically in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent communicators who engage with company executives and own their responsibilities
High attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture and evaluate analyses in business context
Prior experience with financial planning tools such as Oracle Hyperion, Anaplan, or Adaptive
Solid understanding of managerial accounting is a plus
BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Analytics or related field
Base Pay & Benefits Base pay range (USA):
CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT: $115,000 – $155,000 per year
All other U.S. states: $102,000 – $142,000 per year
Affirm focuses on a simple and transparent pay structure and may include equity rewards, stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for employees and dependents).
Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Affirm is remote-first; most roles are remote and you can work from anywhere within the country of employment. Some roles may require occasional work from an Affirm office or be office-based due to job responsibilities.
Benefits (highlights)
Health care coverage - Affirm covers premiums for you and your dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets - stipends for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules
ESPP - Employee stock purchase plan
We are committed to an inclusive interview process and provide reasonable accommodations for candidates as needed. By applying, you acknowledge receipt of Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice.
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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 individual will sit at the intersection of Finance & Data Analytics and will partner with our Engineering teams focusing on Cloud spend, with the scope to 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 effectively invest, and helps maximize the impact of spend in our largest cost centers.
The ideal candidate will have financial modeling and SQL skills to support the Technology Finance team and strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with various 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 be a key driver in the FinOps journey
Own month-end close, monthly re-forecast and annual budget process over Affirm’s engineering vendor spend
Innovate forecasting processes 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 scattered datasets into digestible data models and establish a foundation for 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 detailed understanding of short- and long-term risks and opportunities for the Technology organization
What We Look For
2+ years experience 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 is a plus
Strong ownership, intellectual curiosity and ability to think creatively and critically in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent communicators who engage with company executives and own their responsibilities
High attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture and evaluate analyses in business context
Prior experience with financial planning tools such as Oracle Hyperion, Anaplan, or Adaptive
Solid understanding of managerial accounting is a plus
BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Analytics or related field
Base Pay & Benefits Base pay range (USA):
CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT: $115,000 – $155,000 per year
All other U.S. states: $102,000 – $142,000 per year
Affirm focuses on a simple and transparent pay structure and may include equity rewards, stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for employees and dependents).
Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Affirm is remote-first; most roles are remote and you can work from anywhere within the country of employment. Some roles may require occasional work from an Affirm office or be office-based due to job responsibilities.
Benefits (highlights)
Health care coverage - Affirm covers premiums for you and your dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets - stipends for technology, food, lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules
ESPP - Employee stock purchase plan
We are committed to an inclusive interview process and provide reasonable accommodations for candidates as needed. By applying, you acknowledge receipt of Affirm's Global Candidate Privacy Notice.
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