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Strategic Finance Lead
We are partnering with a fast‑growing technology company in the healthcare and AI space to hire a Strategic Finance Lead who will design the financial and operational systems that connect how the company operates to how it grows. This is a high‑impact role at the intersection of finance, data, and strategy—ideal for someone who wants to build the foundation of a scaling organization from the ground up.
Base pay range $160,000.00 – $200,000.00 per year.
Why this role is essential This company is expanding rapidly, backed by top‑tier investors and led by experienced second‑time founders. The Strategic Finance Lead will own company‑wide financial modeling, forecasting, and revenue operations, directly influencing planning, capital strategy, and growth. You’ll collaborate across product, go‑to‑market, and operations teams to turn data into decisions and stories that guide the next stage of scale.
Background
2–6 years of experience in strategic finance, business operations, or corporate development within a high‑growth or technology company
1.5+ years in investment banking, private equity, or venture capital (strong modeling and analytical foundation)
Proven ability to partner with founders, GTM leaders, and investors to translate data into actionable insights
Deep financial modeling skills and comfort building forecasts and dashboards from scratch
Systems‑oriented thinking—viewing finance as information architecture, not just accounting
Evidence of startup mentality, entrepreneurial projects, or cross‑functional ownership
What You'll Do
Build and own the company’s core financial model, including forecasts, margins, and scenario planning
Design and implement revenue operations infrastructure for real‑time usage tracking and renewals
Partner with GTM and product leaders to connect experiments to measurable financial outcomes
Lead company‑wide planning, KPI reviews, and investor reporting
Quantify growth constraints and design cross‑functional solutions
Shape the company’s capital and fundraising narrative through data‑driven insights
Required Skills and Competencies
Strong financial modeling and forecasting capability
Experience with business intelligence or reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Looker, Tableau)
Ability to communicate complex insights clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
High ownership mindset and comfort in ambiguous, fast‑changing environments
Willingness to work closely with leadership in an in‑person NYC environment
Desired
Understanding of SaaS metrics, revenue analytics, or usage‑based business models
Experience supporting usage‑based pricing, billing, or data pipelines
Exposure to healthcare, AI, or operational technology environments
Degree from a top‑tier university (STEM or quantitative discipline preferred)
Track record of designing or optimizing financial and operational systems
Interest in healthcare innovation and building technology that improves real‑world outcomes
What's In It For You
Competitive compensation ($160K–$200K base)
Meaningful ownership and visibility with executive leadership
Opportunity to build the financial foundation of a scaling, mission‑driven tech company
Small, collaborative NYC team with mentorship from top‑tier startup veterans
Unlimited PTO, education stipend, and high‑impact offsites
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Base pay range $160,000.00 – $200,000.00 per year.
Why this role is essential This company is expanding rapidly, backed by top‑tier investors and led by experienced second‑time founders. The Strategic Finance Lead will own company‑wide financial modeling, forecasting, and revenue operations, directly influencing planning, capital strategy, and growth. You’ll collaborate across product, go‑to‑market, and operations teams to turn data into decisions and stories that guide the next stage of scale.
Background
2–6 years of experience in strategic finance, business operations, or corporate development within a high‑growth or technology company
1.5+ years in investment banking, private equity, or venture capital (strong modeling and analytical foundation)
Proven ability to partner with founders, GTM leaders, and investors to translate data into actionable insights
Deep financial modeling skills and comfort building forecasts and dashboards from scratch
Systems‑oriented thinking—viewing finance as information architecture, not just accounting
Evidence of startup mentality, entrepreneurial projects, or cross‑functional ownership
What You'll Do
Build and own the company’s core financial model, including forecasts, margins, and scenario planning
Design and implement revenue operations infrastructure for real‑time usage tracking and renewals
Partner with GTM and product leaders to connect experiments to measurable financial outcomes
Lead company‑wide planning, KPI reviews, and investor reporting
Quantify growth constraints and design cross‑functional solutions
Shape the company’s capital and fundraising narrative through data‑driven insights
Required Skills and Competencies
Strong financial modeling and forecasting capability
Experience with business intelligence or reporting tools (e.g., SQL, Looker, Tableau)
Ability to communicate complex insights clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
High ownership mindset and comfort in ambiguous, fast‑changing environments
Willingness to work closely with leadership in an in‑person NYC environment
Desired
Understanding of SaaS metrics, revenue analytics, or usage‑based business models
Experience supporting usage‑based pricing, billing, or data pipelines
Exposure to healthcare, AI, or operational technology environments
Degree from a top‑tier university (STEM or quantitative discipline preferred)
Track record of designing or optimizing financial and operational systems
Interest in healthcare innovation and building technology that improves real‑world outcomes
What's In It For You
Competitive compensation ($160K–$200K base)
Meaningful ownership and visibility with executive leadership
Opportunity to build the financial foundation of a scaling, mission‑driven tech company
Small, collaborative NYC team with mentorship from top‑tier startup veterans
Unlimited PTO, education stipend, and high‑impact offsites
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