Manager, Corporate Development

About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Strategic Finance and Corporate Development Manager to join our growing team. This individual will play a key role in shaping the company’s strategic direction, evaluating growth opportunities, and supporting key corporate initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in strategy, finance, and cross‑functional collaboration, and thrives in a fast‑paced, results‑oriented environment. This role reports directly to the Senior Director of Strategic Finance. Responsibilities Strategic Planning & Market Analysis Support annual and long‑term strategic planning efforts in partnership with executive leadership. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends, emerging threats, and growth opportunities. Create business cases and strategic frameworks to assess new markets, products, or business models. Corporate Development & M&A Assist in identifying, evaluating, and executing potential mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and investments. Build financial models and valuation analyses (DCF, precedent transactions, comparable companies). Participate in due diligence, deal structuring, and integration planning across functional teams. Collaborate with Legal, Finance, and external advisors to manage transaction executions. Financial Analysis & Performance Tracking Prepare high-quality presentations and reports for executive leadership and board meetings. Analyze KPIs, financial performance, and ROI for strategic initiatives and investments. Develop dashboards and reporting tools to track corporate development metrics and pipeline. Cross‑Functional Leadership Act as a thought partner to business units on high‑impact initiatives (e.g., pricing, expansion, strategic partnerships). Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align corporate development initiatives with business objectives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; CFA or advanced degree a plus. 3 to 5+ years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, venture capital, or corporate strategy/development. Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities; skilled in executive‑level presentation development. Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment. Strong business acumen and executive presence. Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong working knowledge of Google Sheets. Experience with Sigma and strong skills in SQL for data analysis and reporting. Ability to deal and adapt in an ambiguous fast‑paced, start‑up environment. Preferred Qualifications CFA or advanced degree a plus. Experience with M&A transactions or corporate investment processes. Familiarity with business valuation methods and strategic frameworks. Prior experience in a fast‑growing start‑up or technology‑driven company is a plus. Location This position is classified as HYBRID within the Greater Oakland Area, with an expectation to be in‑office on Tuesdays, Thursdays. Starting 2026, one additional day of the employee’s choosing each week. Travel Required n/a Compensation $150,000 - $180,000 annual base salary. The compensation range may be adjusted based on experience and location. Benefits Generous PTO Policy 12 Paid Holidays Volunteer Time Off Paid Parental Leave 401k Program Wellness and home office/cell phone subsidies Robust health, dental, vision insurance, and more Equal Employment Opportunity The company provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis. Other Requirements Must be authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and we are unable to sponsor H1-B Visas at this time. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. #J-18808-Ljbffr