Director of Strategic Finance & Investor Relations
About The Position
As Director of Strategic Finance & Investor Relations, you will operate at the intersection of operations, capital markets, and executive strategy. Reporting to the CEO and CFO, you will shape how Formic translates performance into financial narrative, capital positioning, and long-term value creation. You will rebuild and own the company’s core operating model, define the metrics that matter, and ensure Formic’s financial architecture supports both growth and durability. You will play a central role in capital formation across equity and debt, while serving as a trusted partner in board communication and investor engagement. This is a high-ownership leadership role in an early-stage, high-growth environment. You will not simply report results. You will define how results are measured, interpreted, and communicated to the market.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, structured finance, or strategic finance within a high-growth company
- Direct experience engaging institutional equity investors and capital partners
- Demonstrated experience supporting early-stage or growth-stage fundraising processes
- Strong exposure to capital markets and debt structuring; securitization experience is a plus
- Exceptional financial modeling skills, with the ability to build and refine operating models from first principles
- Experience preparing board-facing materials and partnering closely with executive leadership
- Strong understanding of asset-heavy, hardware-enabled, or recurring revenue business models
- Ability to translate complex operational performance into clear financial insight and investor-facing narrative
- Strong executive presence, independent judgment, and comfort operating in ambiguous environments
- You are located in or willing to relocate to the greater Chicago area and able to work in a hybrid model, with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite in Woodridge, IL
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and evolution of Formic’s operating model, forecasting framework, and long-term financial architecture
- Translate operational performance into clear, credible financial narratives for investors and board stakeholders
- Define and refine KPIs that demonstrate the strength, scalability, and durability of Formic’s business model
- Monitor industry trends, competitor positioning, and capital market dynamics to inform strategic positioning
- Support equity and debt capital raise execution, including investor materials, diligence coordination, data management, and partner engagement
- Help structure and communicate complex financing initiatives, including debt and securitization strategies where applicable
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, and executive leadership to ensure alignment, reporting discipline, and compliance
- Prepare board materials, investor updates, quarterly reporting packages, and strategic financial analyses
- Implement and maintain outward-facing dashboards and reporting frameworks that increase transparency and credibility
- Operate independently in a fast-moving environment, driving initiatives from concept through execution
Benefits
- Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program and share in the success of a fast-growing start-up backed by leading global investors
- Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure: Designed to reward performance and impact in commission-eligible roles
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield and Unum, with 99% of employee premiums covered and 75% coverage for dependents, with optional buy-up plans available
- Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability through Unum, all 100% employer-paid
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic, offering support when you need it most
- Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Company-sponsored 401(k): Invest in your future with our company-facilitated retirement savings plan
- Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote and hybrid employees to support an at-home or on-the-road work setup
- Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement: Monthly stipend toward personal phone and internet expenses
- Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need, when you need it, supported by our flexible PTO policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
