Growth-Focused Strategy & Planning Leader

About The Company Founders today are building global companies from day one — but the systems that manage their money were built for a different era. Aspire exists to change that! We’re building the financial operating system for global founders, bringing banking, software, and automation into a single platform so businesses can move faster across borders and stay focused on building. Aspire is built by people who think from first principles, care deeply about solving hard problems, and take real ownership of their work. Our team brings global experience from leading fintech and technology companies, and many of us are former founders and operators who understand what it takes to build thoughtfully, make trade-offs, and deliver at scale in a global environment. Backed by leading global investors including Y Combinator, Peak XV, and Lightspeed, Aspire has been trusted by more than 50,000 startups and growing businesses worldwide to manage their finances since 2018. Together with partners like J.P. Morgan, Visa, and Wise, we’re building for the next generation of global companies. About The Role Location: San Francisco, CA Team: Strategy & Planning Employment Type: Full-time About Aspire At Aspire, we’re building the modern finance operating system for businesses. Our mission is to empower companies to operate more efficiently through integrated financial tools, payments infrastructure, and intelligent spend management solutions. As we accelerate our expansion in the United States, we’re looking for a highly analytical and execution-oriented Strategy & Planning Manager to help drive strategic initiatives across the business. This role will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to support company-wide planning, performance management, strategic finance, and high-impact growth initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Planning, you’ll join a lean, high-performing team focused on strategic planning, business performance, investor reporting, and corporate development. What You’ll Do Strategic Finance & Business Planning Build data-driven business cases, investment theses, pricing analyses, and financial models to support growth and operational efficiency initiatives Partner with functional leaders to evaluate new market opportunities, product investments, and GTM strategies Support annual planning, forecasting, and long-range strategic planning processes Business Partnering & Performance Management Act as a strategic finance partner to business leaders by monitoring KPIs, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving data-informed decision-making Analyze financial and operational performance trends and provide actionable recommendations to leadership Develop dashboards, reporting frameworks, and scalable planning processes Market Intelligence & Competitive Strategy Conduct industry, market, and competitor research to inform strategic priorities and product positioning Partner cross-functionally with Product, GTM, Operations, and Finance teams to shape competitive strategy and market expansion plans Special Projects & Corporate Development Lead high-impact strategic initiatives and cross-functional task forces Support fundraising, strategic partnerships, M&A evaluations, and other corporate development activities as needed Drive project management for executive-level strategic priorities Minimum Qualifications What We’re Looking For 6+ years of experience in strategy, strategic finance, management consulting, investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, or other highly analytical roles Strong interest in fintech, technology, and high-growth startups Excellent financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and actionable recommendations Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across multiple organizational levels Highly organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused Self-starter with an ownership mindset and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in a high-growth fintech or SaaS company Experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives 3+ years of people management or team leadership experience Experience with fundraising, M&A, or corporate development projects Automation mindset with strong proficiency in data and analytics tools Why Aspire Opportunity to help scale a rapidly growing global fintech in the US market High ownership role with direct exposure to senior leadership Collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits package Hybrid work environment based in San Francisco Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace For candidates based in the US, the base salary range for this role is $140,000–$230,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits. We believe in paying competitively for high-impact talent, especially people who thrive in fast-moving, high-ownership environments. Final compensation will depend on experience, location, and the scope of the role, and we’re happy to discuss details throughout the process. By submitting this application, I confirm that all the information given by me in this application for employment and any additional documents attached hereto are true to the best of my knowledge and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact. I confirm I have disclosed if applicable any previous employment with Aspire. I accept that if any of the information given by me in this application is in any way false or incorrect, my application may be rejected, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or my employment with Aspire may be terminated summarily or I may be dismissed. 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