Strategic Finance Manager
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Own financial visibility into compute, bandwidth, storage, and AI-related costs (e.g., inference, GPU/accelerated workloads). Translate product and infrastructure usage (requests, execution time, tokens, etc.) into clear cost drivers. Partner with EPD to drive cost-efficient architecture and scaling decisions. Build self-service cost tooling for Product and Engineering (cost per request, per workload, per AI query). Enable teams to own and optimize their infrastructure footprint. Standardize cost attribution across products and multi-tenant systems. Lead infrastructure and AI efficiency initiatives (compute optimization, caching, vendor strategy). Define north star metrics (e.g., cost per request, cost per AI call, cost per GB). Embed cost efficiency into roadmaps and product decisions. Develop scalable cost allocation frameworks across products, customers, and workloads. Improve gross margin visibility, including AI product margins. Support auditability and IPO readiness. Define product-level unit economics across Vercel’s product suite. Connect usage (requests, compute, tokens, etc.) to revenue and COGS. Build driver-based models linking usage, revenue, and infrastructure costs. Forecast COGS across core platform and AI products for both PLG & SLG segments. Model margin impact of scale and efficiency improvements. Partner on usage‑based and AI pricing models. Evaluate tradeoffs between growth, adoption, and margin. Ensure pricing is reflected in forecasts and unit economics. Requirements 5-8+ years in Strategic Finance, FP&A, IB, or Consulting. Experience with consumption‑based or cloud infrastructure businesses. Strong modeling skills; experience with driver‑based forecasting. Ability to partner with technical teams and translate usage to financial insight. SQL / data tooling experience strongly preferred. Hard Skills financial modeling cost allocation frameworks cost attribution driver-based forecasting compute optimization AI pricing models cost per request cost per AI call cost per GB gross margin analysis Soft Skills collaboration communication leadership strategic thinking problem‑solving analytical skills adaptability influence cross‑functional partnership decision‑making #J-18808-Ljbffr
$130k - $150k
...includes recent acquisitions of Stessa (financial and asset management software), RentPrep (tenant screening and placement service... ...across the Roofstock business lines. About the Role As the Strategic Finance Manager you will be a key driver in the company's financial...SuggestedTemporary workWork experience placementWork at officeLocal areaHome officeVisa sponsorshipClutch Canada
San Francisco, CA10 hours ago$147k - $183.75k
...We are building out the Finance team to help make data-driven and financially sound decisions... ...for Scale. The Finance team drives strategic, financial, and operational decisions by... ...cycles Support reporting and performance management, including weekly and monthly reviews,...SuggestedFull timeDormont Manufacturing Company
San Francisco, CA1 day ago$176.4k - $220.5k
...We are building out the Finance team to help make data-driven and financially sound decisions... ...for Scale. The Finance team drives strategic, financial, and operational decisions by... ...cycles Support reporting and performance management, including weekly and monthly reviews,...SuggestedFull timeScale AI
San Francisco, CA10 hours ago$180k - $235k
...About the role Decagon is scaling fast, and we're building the finance function to match. As one of our first finance hires, you'll sit... ...executives across key functions to ideate, support, and drive strategic initiatives Drive accountability across the business by defining...SuggestedFull timeWork at officeLocal areaShift workDecagon
San Francisco, CA1 day ago$180k - $230k
...pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest. About The Finance Team The Finance team ensures Affirm remains financially sound and strategically positioned for growth. Our team manages financial planning, accounting, pricing, vendor management, tax, investor...SuggestedWork at officeRemote workFlexible hoursAffirm
San Francisco, CA10 hours ago$170k - $210k
...Role We're looking for a Strategic Finance Lead to partner directly with our Head of Finance and exec team as we build out the finance function. This individual will help drive our decision making and strategic direction. Responsibilities Own Ivo’s operating model and...Work experience placementWork at officeVisa sponsorshipRelocation packageIVO Inc
San Francisco, CA10 hours ago$175k - $200k
...staying committed to HomeLight'sgoals and core values, which is a crucial element to our shared success. Who You Are As a Strategic Finance Manager at HomeLight, you will play a critical role within the Finance team, partnering closely with the Sr. Director of FP&A and...Temporary workWork at officeHomeLight
San Francisco, CA1 day ago- ...Finance Team Member Finance at Assembled isn't a back-office function — it's a 3-person team with outsized leverage on our path to... ...capacity planning for our global sales team — work that informs strategic decisions at the executive and founder level. This is a substantive...Work at officeMonday to FridayFlexible hours
A S S E M B L E D
San Francisco, CA3 days ago $141k
...Strategic Finance Manager San Francisco, CA, USA About The Role We're seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to join Chime's Growth & Marketing Finance team. This role partners closely with cross-functional leaders across Growth, Marketing, Product, and Data to evaluate...Full timeWork at officeLocal areaRemote workNight shiftChime
San Francisco, CA1 day ago$170k - $230k
...for enterprise trust, as we bring Work AI to every employee, in every company. About the Role: We're looking for a Strategic Finance Manager to join our GTM Strategic Finance team and partner with our GTM organizations. The Strategic Finance team at Glean is...Work at officeRelocationHome officeFlexible hoursGlean.info
San Francisco, CA1 day ago$185k - $210k
...who work together and help organizations around the world turn their unstructured data into insights instantly. As a Strategic Finance Manager , you will serve as a key architect of the company's financial future. In this IC role, you will go beyond traditional accounting...Contract workWork at officeFlexible hoursInstabase
San Francisco, CA10 hours ago- ...Strategic Finance Manager Anrok is the leading tax automation platform enabling businesses to expand globally without compliance complexity. As the digital economy has grown 6x over the last decade, software businesses have gone from not worrying about sales tax to...Work at officeWorldwideHome officeFlexible hours3 days per week
Anrok
San Francisco, CA10 hours ago $130k - $170k
...career, you'll feel right at home. If you're looking for something easier –this isn't it. The Role We are looking for a Strategic Finance Manager to join our Finance team. This is a highly visible and hands-on role, responsible for owning financial planning,...WorldwideNight shiftEight Sleep
San Francisco, CA4 hours ago- ...intelligence and help shape the future of AI. Our mission: make intelligence open and accessible to all. Role Overview As a Strategic Finance Manager, you'll help build the core muscles of our capital allocation, forecasting, and planning processes. You'll work across the...Work at officeVisa sponsorship
Reflection
San Francisco, CA4 days ago - ...Overview Strategic Finance Manager Our client, a proptech startup, is seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to support financial planning, growth strategy, and capital-markets initiatives. Location San Francisco, CA. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office...Work at officeLocal area3 days per week
Vaco by Highspring
San Francisco, CA1 day ago - ...LeoForce is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial management and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in nonprofit settings. Responsibilities include preparing invoices, performing budget analysis...
Leoforce
San Francisco, CA2 days ago - ...Position Summary We are looking for a seasoned finance professional to serve as a key advisor... ..., improve profitability, and manage financial risk. This role requires expertise... ...indicators and monitor results against strategic objectives. Provide guidance and oversight...Contract workWork at officeRemote work
Mason & Blair LLC
San Francisco, CA3 days ago $180k - $230k
...Affirm is seeking a finance leader to join the Strategic Finance team, focusing on top-line forecasting and analytics. The successful candidate will partner with various departments, driving insights that inform executive-level decisions. A bachelor's degree and 8+ years...Remote workAffirm
San Francisco, CA10 hours ago$169.1k - $232.55k
...A leading data and AI company is seeking a Finance Manager to join their FP&A team in San Francisco. In this role, the candidate will analyze growth drivers, build financial models, and collaborate with various teams to support executive decisions. The ideal individual...Remote workDatabricks
San Francisco, CA10 hours ago$180k - $220k
...customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you’ll help define what comes next. About the Role: We are hiring a Strategic Finance Manager, Product (EPD) to partner with Engineering and Product to drive unit economics, infrastructure efficiency, and margin...Work from homeWorldwideFlexible hours- Assembled is looking for a Finance professional in San Francisco to join their high-growth team. This role involves building financial operating systems and models, contributing to strategic decisions, and partnering cross-functionally on budgeting and forecasting. The...Flexible hours
$175k - $210k
...to build alongside people who care deeply about each other and our customers, we'd love to meet you. About The Role As a Strategic Finance Manager, you will drive the core workstreams that keep our financial engine running: the operating model, the quarterly reforecast...Remote job- Airwallex is looking for a Strategic Finance professional based in San Francisco, CA. This role involves building and maintaining financial models, supporting strategic planning, and collaborating with senior leaders to drive financial decisions. Ideal candidates will have...
- Robco is seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to enhance its financial strategy and reporting processes in San Francisco. With 3-5+ years of relevant experience, you'll drive financial modeling, manage budgets, and support leadership in strategic decisions. This full-time...Remote jobFull timeWork at office
- Cacheflow is seeking a Finance Manager to be a strategic finance partner for R&D and COGS. You will help ensure accurate forecasts and reporting, influencing capital allocation and financial processes. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience in FP&A within a SaaS...Remote jobFlexible hours
- Handshake is looking for a Finance Manager to act as a strategic finance partner, focusing on R&D and COGS. You will directly influence capital allocation, manage financial forecasting, and provide insights that support executive decision-making. The ideal candidate has...Remote job
- A proptech startup is seeking a Strategic Finance Manager in San Francisco, CA, to support financial planning and capital markets initiatives. This hybrid role emphasizes budgeting, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates have 4-6 years in finance...
- A leading Work AI platform in San Francisco is seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to enhance growth through financial insights and strategic analysis. You will partner with the VP of Sales and engage with various teams to align resources and monitor metrics. Ideal candidates...Flexible hours
$170k - $230k
Gleanwork is hiring a Strategic Finance Manager to join their GTM Strategic Finance team. This role focuses on managing budgets, financial analyses, and contributing to investor relations. The position is hybrid, requiring 4 days a week in the SF Bay Area office, offering...Work at office- Hightouch is seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to own the operating model, quarterly reforecast cadence, cash flow forecasting, and board reporting. You will partner with the Head of Strategic Finance and CFO to create a fast, rigorous, trusted process and a single source...Remote job
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