Strategic Finance Manager

Strategic Finance ManagerTripleseat is the leading web-based event management and sales platform designed for restaurants, hotels, and unique venues. Our mission is to simplify and streamline the event planning process, allowing our clients to focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, innovative work environment that encourages growth and development.This role sits at the intersection of financial rigor and strategic influence, serving as a trusted finance partner to senior leaders across the business. The Strategic Finance Manager will own core FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, while helping translate financial results into clear, actionable insights and informed decision-making. This is a high-visibility role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a direct impact on how the business grows and allocates resources.This position has a hybrid work schedule based out of our Concord, MA office. This position is open to candidates eligible to work in the United States. Additional travel may be required for meetings, company events, and training.What You'll OwnBuild and maintain financial models that support investment decisions, headcount planning, scenario analysis, and strategic initiativesPartner with functional leaders across the organization to develop budgets and forecasts, evaluate performance, and support resource allocation and investment decisionsLead the development and ongoing management of the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planOwn monthly and quarterly business review processes, including variance analysis, performance commentary, and executive reporting packagesDesign and deliver executive- and board-ready materials that clearly communicate financial results, business drivers, risks, and opportunitiesImprove the speed, accuracy, and scalability of reporting and forecasting through automation, AI-enabled workflows, stronger data integration, and process standardizationCollaborate with Accounting and other cross-functional partners to ensure management reporting is accurate, consistent, and aligned with the financial statementsLead ad hoc financial and strategic analyses that help senior leadership evaluate opportunities, manage tradeoffs, and make informed decisionsPerform other related duties as assignedWhat You'll BringStrong finance business-partnering skills, with the ability to build credibility with senior leaders, challenge assumptions constructively, and influence business decisionsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, manage competing priorities, and deliver accurate, timely work when information may be incompleteStrong FP&A experience across budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, management reporting, variance analysis, and scenario modelingAdvanced financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to connect financial performance to underlying operational and business driversExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex analysis into concise, executive-ready insights and recommendationsStrong knowledge of financial statements and the relationship among the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statementUnderstanding of SaaS or recurring-revenue business models and key metrics such as ARR, bookings, retention, churn, gross margin, customer acquisition cost, payback period, and sales productivityDemonstrated ability to improve reporting and planning processes through automation, standardized workflows, systems enhancements, and better use of dataInterest in and experience applying AI and automation tools to reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, and ad hoc finance workflows, with appropriate attention to accuracy and controlsAdvanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; experience with Salesforce, Snowflake, business intelligence tools, financial planning platforms, or SQL is preferredApproximately 3–8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or another highly analytical field, including at least two years supporting business leaders with planning or reporting processesExperience in software, SaaS, technology, or another recurring-revenue business is strongly preferred; experience with or knowledge of payments business models and economics—including transaction volume, take rate, adoption, and processor costs—is a plusExperience preparing financial materials for senior executives, boards, or investors is preferredBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field; an MBA, CPA, CFA, or similar credential is a plusThe annual base salary range for this role is $130,000–$150,000. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skill set, geographic location, and alignment with our internal compensation framework. This role is also eligible for additional benefits and incentives.Tripleseat truly values its employees and places a high emphasis on their well-being and happiness. We understand that our people are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. We love what we do and who we get to do it with! Benefits are subject to change and may vary based on role and location. Here are some of the awesome benefits that Tripleseat offers to its employees:Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceCompany Paid Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability PlansSupplemental Insurance OptionsCommuter Benefits401(k) with Company MatchParental LeaveFlexible Paid Time OffLinkedIn Learning AccessPet InsuranceEmployee Discount ProgramsWe are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information. Everyone Valued - Everyone Included.