Finance Lead

Namespace•New York, NY

7d•$190,000 - $250,000

About The Position

We're looking for a Finance Lead to own and build out the finance function at Namespace as we scale. This is a hands-on role for someone who can connect the day-to-day financial operations of the business with a clear view of where we're going. You'll own budgeting, forecasting, cash and runway planning, and financial reporting, while helping us understand the economics behind our infrastructure investments and business. You will be working closely with our leadership team on hardware investments, leasing, unit economics and planning ahead. You'll also coordinate our external accountants and other finance partners and continuously improve the systems and processes behind how we manage the business. We're looking for someone who is comfortable operating in a fast-moving startup, enjoys building things from the ground up, and can move easily between financial models, operational details, and strategic decisions.

Requirements

Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
Experience working in a startup or similarly fast-moving environment, ideally helping build or scale a finance function
Experience with hardware, infrastructure, or lease management
Strong understanding of cost structures, unit economics, and margin analysis
Experience managing accountants and external finance partners
You can translate financial data into clear insights and recommendations for leadership
You’re comfortable digging into the details while keeping the bigger financial picture in mind
You’re highly organized and able to manage multiple financial workstreams and deadlines
You enjoy taking ownership, building processes, and solving problems hands-on
You’re comfortable operating with ambiguity and creating structure where it doesn’t exist yet

Responsibilities

Own budgeting, forecasting, and cash and runway planning
Build and maintain financial models that give us a clear view of company performance and future scenarios
Own financial reporting and provide leadership with clear visibility into performance, spend, and key financial metrics
Develop a strong understanding of our cost structure, unit economics, and profit margins
Model the economics of hardware and infrastructure investments, including purchasing, financing, and leasing
Partner with leadership on major financial and investment decisions
Manage and coordinate external accountants, tax advisors, and other finance partners across the countries where we operate
Own and continuously improve our financial processes, controls, and systems as the company scales