Engine
Director, Strategic Finance
Engine is transforming business travel into a personalized, rewarding, and simple experience. For too long, managing travel and spend has been overwhelming and fragmented — we’re here to change that. We believe the future of travel should be seamless and powered by technology that delights customers at every step. That’s why we’re building a platform that brings together corporate travel, a powerful charge card, and modern spend management in one place.
About the Role In this role you will lead a team of strategic finance managers and analysts to build and operationalize decision frameworks that unlock growth—influencing how we deploy capital and reach new levels of scale. You’ll drive the financial architecture behind new products, strategic initiatives, and the commercial machine—and translate those into compounding ROI.
What You’ll Own and Lead Capital Allocation & Strategic Investment Decisions
Set and enforce the financial guardrails for investment decisions across new products, partnerships, and GTM motions. Build the frameworks that determine where we place incremental dollars— and the hurdle rates we hold the business accountable to.
Commercial Economics & Performance Levers
Own the economic engine—CAC/LTV, payback, contribution margin, pricing strategy—and drive cross‑company alignment on levers that accelerate profitable growth.
Executive & Board‑Level Storytelling
Co‑own the narrative with the CFO—architecting insights, frameworks, and recommendations for the CEO, ELT, and Board—translating complexity into clarity and action.
Forecasting & Modeling Architecture
Own and evolve high‑impact financial models (e.g., revenue forecast, partnerships ROI, CAC payback) that inform quarterly targets, hiring plans, and investment decisions.
Operating Cadence & Accountability
Create the review rhythms that drive accountability—cross‑functional target setting, monthly/quarterly business reviews, strategic initiative tracking, and performance reviews that drive actual prioritization.
What You’ll Bring
7–10+ years across Strategic Finance, Growth Finance, Corporate Strategy, Investment Banking, PE, or a similar environment; ideally with GTM + fintech / SaaS exposure.
Demonstrated ownership of capital allocation, commercial economics, and investment frameworks.
Executive presence with a sharp POV; ability to pressure‑test assumptions and drive decision clarity with C‑suite and functional heads.
Team builder: track record managing managers/analysts, developing talent, and scaling teams that ship high‑quality thinking.
Systems + tooling: deep modeling fluency and experience driving insight from systems like Salesforce, Looker, Adaptive/Anaplan/Mosaic.
Applications Applications will be accepted through 1/30/2026 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we may begin reviewing applications before the deadline.
Compensation Our compensation packages are based on several factors, including your experience, expertise, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, total compensation may include equity and/or variable pay (OTE). Your recruiter will share your complete compensation package as you move through the process.
Base Pay Range:
$200,000—$230,000 USD
The Engine Edge: Perks & Compensation
Compensation:
Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with opportunities for bonuses, commissions, and equity.
Benefits:
Check out our full list at engine.com/culture.
Environments for Success:
Hybrid‑hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we’ll make sure you have what you need to succeed.
Ready to Build the Future of Work Travel? Join us on our mission to transform how work travel works—for businesses, for travelers, and for the industry. Apply now and let’s make travel simpler, smarter, and more enjoyable—together.
Seniority level:
Director Employment type:
Full‑time Job function:
Finance and Sales Industries:
Software Development
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About the Role In this role you will lead a team of strategic finance managers and analysts to build and operationalize decision frameworks that unlock growth—influencing how we deploy capital and reach new levels of scale. You’ll drive the financial architecture behind new products, strategic initiatives, and the commercial machine—and translate those into compounding ROI.
What You’ll Own and Lead Capital Allocation & Strategic Investment Decisions
Set and enforce the financial guardrails for investment decisions across new products, partnerships, and GTM motions. Build the frameworks that determine where we place incremental dollars— and the hurdle rates we hold the business accountable to.
Commercial Economics & Performance Levers
Own the economic engine—CAC/LTV, payback, contribution margin, pricing strategy—and drive cross‑company alignment on levers that accelerate profitable growth.
Executive & Board‑Level Storytelling
Co‑own the narrative with the CFO—architecting insights, frameworks, and recommendations for the CEO, ELT, and Board—translating complexity into clarity and action.
Forecasting & Modeling Architecture
Own and evolve high‑impact financial models (e.g., revenue forecast, partnerships ROI, CAC payback) that inform quarterly targets, hiring plans, and investment decisions.
Operating Cadence & Accountability
Create the review rhythms that drive accountability—cross‑functional target setting, monthly/quarterly business reviews, strategic initiative tracking, and performance reviews that drive actual prioritization.
What You’ll Bring
7–10+ years across Strategic Finance, Growth Finance, Corporate Strategy, Investment Banking, PE, or a similar environment; ideally with GTM + fintech / SaaS exposure.
Demonstrated ownership of capital allocation, commercial economics, and investment frameworks.
Executive presence with a sharp POV; ability to pressure‑test assumptions and drive decision clarity with C‑suite and functional heads.
Team builder: track record managing managers/analysts, developing talent, and scaling teams that ship high‑quality thinking.
Systems + tooling: deep modeling fluency and experience driving insight from systems like Salesforce, Looker, Adaptive/Anaplan/Mosaic.
Applications Applications will be accepted through 1/30/2026 or until the role is filled. We encourage you to apply early, as we may begin reviewing applications before the deadline.
Compensation Our compensation packages are based on several factors, including your experience, expertise, and location. In addition to a competitive base salary, total compensation may include equity and/or variable pay (OTE). Your recruiter will share your complete compensation package as you move through the process.
Base Pay Range:
$200,000—$230,000 USD
The Engine Edge: Perks & Compensation
Compensation:
Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with opportunities for bonuses, commissions, and equity.
Benefits:
Check out our full list at engine.com/culture.
Environments for Success:
Hybrid‑hub model. Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we’ll make sure you have what you need to succeed.
Ready to Build the Future of Work Travel? Join us on our mission to transform how work travel works—for businesses, for travelers, and for the industry. Apply now and let’s make travel simpler, smarter, and more enjoyable—together.
Seniority level:
Director Employment type:
Full‑time Job function:
Finance and Sales Industries:
Software Development
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