Strategic Finance Associate

Fi•New York, NY

18h•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Welcome to Fi. Weâre a passionate team from Square, Google, Peloton, Uber, and more working to transform the pet-human relationship. Our mission? Develop cutting-edge technology to revolutionize what it means to be a pet parent. The pet industry remains firmly stuck in the past and we are here to change that. Fi is leveraging our team's talent and expertise to improve the lives of the millions of dogs in the U.S. Real-time location tracking, activity, sleep and behavior monitoring â and that's just the beginning. The most exciting aspect of our work? Bridging the communication gap between pets and humans. Imagine a world where everyone knows how their pet feels in real time and how to keep their best friend in good shape. That's the future we're building at Fi. If you're someone who thrives in innovative, collaborative work environments and feels strongly about helping pets live longer, better lives, Fi could be the perfect fit. Join us in our pursuit of the âimpossible,â or as we call it here âlet me find a way,â to redefine the future of pet ownership together. Fi is looking for a Strategic Finance Associate! Fi is seeking a Strategic Finance Associate to provide strategic and analytical insights, support investor communications, and drive ROI-positive projects alongside senior management as the company scales. As the second hire for this team, you will play a pivotal role in equipping Fi's business leaders with data and tools to guide decision-making as we grow and explore new opportunities. The ideal candidate is a creative, persistent self-starter who thrives on analyzing complex data, contributing innovative ideas, and navigating ambiguity. Detail-oriented, humble, and a team player, you're eager to turn your passion for finance into real-world impact at a rapidly growing, investor-backed company.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in investment banking, consulting, venture capital, private equity, or an equivalent program
Financial modeling guru: Understands and can work with 3 statement financial forecast models, able to navigate Excel without a mouse.
Strategic thinking: Ability to think ahead, balance numerous and separate goals at once, bring rigor and structure to complex and dynamic situations. Ability to work across functions in the organization: Capable of synthesizing disparate data from daily operations to create a platform for decision making
Empathetic and accessible: Appreciate and admire the various talents of your diverse colleagues, and aim to both learn from and encourage their success through your analytical and organizational strengths
Belief that if youâre not measuring it, you canât influence it

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of ROI, LTV to CAC, GAAP, Tableau, SQL, and VBA highly appreciated.

Responsibilities

Building out and maintaining our sales forecasts, financial model, and unit economics analyses to guide executive decision making
Working with our data analytics team to understand and report business KPIs and drivers of consumer behavior
Preparing management and investor reporting
Liaising with Accounting to ensure financial alignment and divisional clarity
Ad Hoc: Partnering closely with Fiâs executive team to (1) understand and implement various company initiatives, (2) invest in our biggest ROI-positive opportunities, and (3) create a path to scale