Founding Finance & BizOps Leader

HireNow Staffing•San Francisco, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Founding Finance & BizOps Leader on behalf of a valued client partner in the AI-native finance, venture capital, and financial services sector. This role requires a highly autonomous builder who can create the finance and business operations function from the ground up. The ideal candidate is a first-principles thinker who can design systems, own strategic initiatives, build scalable workflows, and operate effectively in a high-intensity founding team environment.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in Strategic Finance, Business Operations, Consulting, Investment Banking, or related analytical operating roles
Experience at a top-tier consulting firm, private equity fund, investment bank, or elite operating environment
Proven track record building systems, processes, or workflows from 0 to 1
Advanced financial modeling skills with ability to build models from scratch
Hands-on experience using AI coding tools, automation tools, or low-code platforms to build internal systems
Strong first-principles thinking and independent problem-solving ability
High ownership mindset with comfort operating autonomously in ambiguous environments
Ability to thrive in high-intensity, fast-paced settings including demanding schedules
Stable employment history with clear progression; candidates with jumpy resumes will not be considered

Nice To Haves

Finance or BizOps experience at high-growth venture-backed startups
Experience at MBB consulting firms or top-tier private equity funds
Prior founding team or early-stage startup experience
Experience implementing finance systems, dashboards, or planning tools from scratch
Technical fluency working with engineers and product teams
Strong understanding of venture capital, financial services, or consulting business models
Ability to scale internal operations rapidly without adding unnecessary complexity

Responsibilities

Build and lead foundational Finance and Business Operations functions from zero-to-one
Design internal workflows, reporting structures, and operating systems aligned to rapid company growth
Develop complex financial models for planning, forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic decision-making
Own high-priority Finance and BizOps initiatives end-to-end with minimal oversight
Build internal tools and automations using AI coding tools, no-code / low-code platforms, and process systems
Partner closely with engineers to refine, scale, and productionize internal systems
Establish budgeting rhythms, KPI dashboards, and performance management frameworks
Improve company operating cadence through structured planning, metrics, and accountability systems
Support leadership on strategic decisions, growth planning, and special projects
Help shape a high-performance, talent-dense operating culture