Senior Strategic Finance Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Strategic Finance Manager based in the United States. The Senior Strategic Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, optimizing business performance, and supporting high-impact decisions within a global, remote-first technology organization. You will lead key financial planning and analysis (FP&A) initiatives, partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate business performance and strategic investment opportunities. From product expansion and monetization strategies to marketing effectiveness and potential acquisitions, your financial insights will help guide sustainable growth and profitability. You will develop sophisticated financial models, oversee forecasting processes, and translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations. The role also offers the opportunity to modernize financial operations by leveraging AI-powered tools, automation, and business intelligence platforms. Working in a collaborative and autonomous environment, you will have significant ownership of strategic projects and contribute directly to long-term business planning. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional who combines analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Accountabilities - Lead and enhance financial planning and analysis processes, including quarterly forecasts covering the profit and loss statement (P&L), balance sheet, and cash flow, as well as annual budgets and long-term financial plans. - Develop comprehensive financial models to assess product expansion, search monetization, marketing return on investment (ROI), potential acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives. - Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate business performance, assess investment opportunities, and provide financial guidance that supports strategic priorities and profitable growth. - Analyze and communicate financial results, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and variances against forecasts to inform business decisions.

- Own recurring financial reporting and analytical deliverables, including forecast variance analysis, user metrics, P&L performance, and headcount reporting. - Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to assess the financial implications of changing business conditions, strategic investments, and new growth opportunities. - Translate complex financial findings into concise, well-structured narratives and recommendations tailored to senior leadership in a remote, asynchronous work environment. - Identify opportunities to streamline and automate recurring financial analyses, reporting processes, and workflows using AI tools and automation technologies. - Leverage business intelligence platforms such as Tableau and Grafana, alongside AI-assisted tools, to improve reporting efficiency, data accessibility, and financial visibility. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and analytical frameworks while promoting accountability, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making. Requirements - At least 8 years of experience in strategic finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), corporate development, investment banking, management consulting, or a related field. - Advanced Excel skills and extensive financial modeling experience, including the development and management of integrated three-statement financial forecasts. - Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex, ambiguous analytical projects from initial problem definition through execution and actionable recommendations. - Strong understanding of financial performance metrics, forecasting methodologies, budgeting processes, and strategic investment evaluation. - Knowledge of U. S.