Scale
Scale is looking for an experienced leader to lead our Finance team. This role will be instrumental in setting strategy, financial plans, and operating rigor as we accelerate the adoption of AI across many industries.
We are looking for a leader to build out best‑in‑class finance processes as the company matures. You will be responsible for owning the company’s long‑range plan, preparing presentations and reports for senior management, the board of directors, and other stakeholders, and partnering closely with Scale’s leaders (C‑Suite) on real‑time high‑priority business issues and critical decisions across Scale. The ideal candidate will not only have the business acumen and technical skills to support their recommendations, but also strong interpersonal skills to manage internal and external stakeholders. In this role you will have a front‑row seat to help build our AI business. We hope you’ll join us!
Responsibilities
Develop and execute financial strategies to support Scale growth objectives, including capital raising, strategic and financial planning, and budgeting. Create internal executive reporting including close, financial reporting, board, investor reporting and other management presentations. Be a thought partner to all business leaders and help resolve competing business priorities and determine proper investment allocation by department and Business Unit. Lead the preparation of financial analysis, business insights and presentation materials for regular financial and business updates to the leadership team. Lead, grow and develop a team of high‑performing finance professionals. Partner with accounting to support month‑end close, flux review processes, and deliver high‑quality financial reporting. Own and create financial models, including forecasting, budgeting, and cash burn analysis. Determine the appropriate processes, methodologies, variables, and modeling techniques to develop and deliver forecasts. Develop reports and monitor metrics for forecasting. Design, automate, and optimize flexible finance processes to meet the needs of a dynamic and fast‑growing business environment. Partner with cross‑functional teams to develop and prioritize strategic initiatives that drive revenue growth, cost optimization, and operational efficiency. Own and refine the financial systems roadmap in partnership with our Business Transformation team. Qualifications
Minimum of 4+ years of financial analysis experience working directly in Corporate Finance and Strategic Finance. Minimum of 4 years working in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, or Growth Equity Funds. Deep understanding of B2B SaaS businesses and scaling a technology business. Experience improving and streamlining processes, and developing solutions to operational inefficiencies. Demonstrated excellent project management skills, ability to manage and manipulate large data sets, critically analyze existing processes, and identify opportunities for process improvement. Strong knowledge of Google Suite, MS Office; expert Excel modeling skills and Salesforce. Strong executive presence and interpersonal skills; ability to lead discussions with the Executive Team. Demonstrated ability to lead and grow a high‑functioning Finance team and deliver quality results as a team leader. Demonstrated ability to build outstanding and effective relationships with cross‑functional teams. Experience with financial systems (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights). Nice to haves
A Bachelor’s degree with a major in Finance. Experience in SQL and Business Intelligence tools a plus. Compensation & Benefits
Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The base salary range for this full‑time position in the location of San Francisco is:
$235,200 – $294,000 USD . Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity‑based compensation, subject to Board of Directors approval. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, generous PTO, and a commuter stipend. NOTE:
Our policy requires a 90‑day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants. Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity, or Veteran status. Accommodation Statement
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@scale.com.
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Develop and execute financial strategies to support Scale growth objectives, including capital raising, strategic and financial planning, and budgeting. Create internal executive reporting including close, financial reporting, board, investor reporting and other management presentations. Be a thought partner to all business leaders and help resolve competing business priorities and determine proper investment allocation by department and Business Unit. Lead the preparation of financial analysis, business insights and presentation materials for regular financial and business updates to the leadership team. Lead, grow and develop a team of high‑performing finance professionals. Partner with accounting to support month‑end close, flux review processes, and deliver high‑quality financial reporting. Own and create financial models, including forecasting, budgeting, and cash burn analysis. Determine the appropriate processes, methodologies, variables, and modeling techniques to develop and deliver forecasts. Develop reports and monitor metrics for forecasting. Design, automate, and optimize flexible finance processes to meet the needs of a dynamic and fast‑growing business environment. Partner with cross‑functional teams to develop and prioritize strategic initiatives that drive revenue growth, cost optimization, and operational efficiency. Own and refine the financial systems roadmap in partnership with our Business Transformation team. Qualifications
Minimum of 4+ years of financial analysis experience working directly in Corporate Finance and Strategic Finance. Minimum of 4 years working in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Hedge Funds, or Growth Equity Funds. Deep understanding of B2B SaaS businesses and scaling a technology business. Experience improving and streamlining processes, and developing solutions to operational inefficiencies. Demonstrated excellent project management skills, ability to manage and manipulate large data sets, critically analyze existing processes, and identify opportunities for process improvement. Strong knowledge of Google Suite, MS Office; expert Excel modeling skills and Salesforce. Strong executive presence and interpersonal skills; ability to lead discussions with the Executive Team. Demonstrated ability to lead and grow a high‑functioning Finance team and deliver quality results as a team leader. Demonstrated ability to build outstanding and effective relationships with cross‑functional teams. Experience with financial systems (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights). Nice to haves
A Bachelor’s degree with a major in Finance. Experience in SQL and Business Intelligence tools a plus. Compensation & Benefits
Compensation packages at Scale for eligible roles include base salary, equity, and benefits. The base salary range for this full‑time position in the location of San Francisco is:
$235,200 – $294,000 USD . Scale employees in eligible roles are also granted equity‑based compensation, subject to Board of Directors approval. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, a learning and development stipend, generous PTO, and a commuter stipend. NOTE:
Our policy requires a 90‑day waiting period before reconsidering candidates for the same role. This allows us to ensure a fair and thorough evaluation of all applicants. Equal Employment Opportunity
We believe that everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work, which is why we are proud to be an inclusive and equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity, or Veteran status. Accommodation Statement
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruiting process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@scale.com.
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