Finance Strategy & Development Lead

Affirm

11d•$109,000 - $159,000•Remote

About The Position

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest. We are seeking a Finance Strategy & Department Lead to help shape Affirm’s financial and strategic direction as the business scales. The Finance Strategy team at Affirm sits at the intersection of finance, strategy, and corporate development and helps shape the company’s financial direction as it scales. By combining deep financial expertise with strategic insight, the team drives clarity, alignment, and long-term decision-making across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in fintech, payments, or financial services, with a proven ability to independently lead complex, ambiguous workstreams. You are highly analytical, deeply curious, and comfortable translating data into clear strategic insights. You will act as a go-to partner for senior leaders, driving rigor, clarity, and alignment across strategic financial initiatives.

Requirements

3+ years of relevant experience, including:
Experience at a top-tier management consulting firm, investment bank, or corporate strategy function
Experience in a strategy, finance, or corporate development role within fintech, payments, or financial services
Demonstrated ability to independently lead high-visibility strategic initiatives with exposure to senior leadership
Strong foundation in finance, accounting, and strategy; experience with valuation and financial modeling preferred
Proven experience supporting or executing M&A, financing, or venture investment analyses
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environment with minimal oversight
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and pragmatic approach
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence without authority
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong planning and process ownership capabilities
Collaborative, relationship-driven mindset with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

Lead finance strategy initiatives by framing complex business questions, developing structured, data-driven analyses, and recommending clear courses of action
Own and deliver strategic financial analyses related to growth planning, market entry, geographic expansion, competitive positioning, and capital allocation
Partner closely with Finance, Product, Legal, Risk, and Executive Leadership to support critical business decisions
Provide objective analysis and recommendations on inorganic growth opportunities, including targeted acquisitions, partnerships, and venture investments
Lead business and financial diligence for select M&A or investment opportunities, coordinating inputs and synthesizing findings for leadership review
Develop high-quality materials, including executive readouts, investment memos, and strategic presentations
Conduct competitive and market analysis, monitoring consumer payments trends, fintech innovations, and adjacent industry developments
Serve as a subject matter expert on Affirm’s financial model, industry dynamics, and strategic trade-offs
Identify emerging risks and opportunities and proactively surface insights to leadership
Establish best practices, analytical standards, and repeatable processes within the finance strategy function
Provide informal mentorship and guidance to junior team members and cross-functional partners

Benefits

Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount

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