Strategic Finance Associate

Check

4d • $126,055 - $163,150 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance and Business Operations team helps Check turn insight into action. We combine curiosity, data, and operational context to develop a deep understanding of how the business works, get to the root of problems, and identify opportunities for improvement. We pressure-test decisions, help drive change and measure outcomes so we can learn and iterate. We’re a lean and curious team who all practice deep ownership over our domains, but none of us exists in a narrow lane. We stretch across surface area to ensure the entire team provides the level of partnership and analysis needed to propel the business forward.

Check is looking to hire a Strategic Finance Associate. This person will support Check’s financial model and annual planning process, design analytical and financial frameworks to optimize decision-making and provide our leadership team, Board, and employees with insights about our performance.
The ideal candidate is highly analytical and strategic, and can seamlessly navigate between complex details and the big picture.

Requirements

• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and presentation skills
• Ability to distill complex issues into structured frameworks and action plans
• 3+ years of work experience including: 2+ years in investment banking or similar role
• Familiarity with AI tools/agents to accelerate workflows

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fintech, payments, or embedded/vertical SaaS
• SQL proficiency or equivalent analytical depth
• Prior experience in a Strategic Finance or Business Operations team
• Prior experience in high-growth technology startups

Responsibilities

• Own Check’s financial model including both revenue and cost drivers
• Support annual and quarterly financial planning and target-setting processes
• Support decision-making across the org with ad-hoc analyses (e.g. new product pricing, cost optimization, capital allocation)
• Prepare Board presentations and update investors on company performance
• Support equity and debt fundraising processes
• Support deal negotiations with key vendors and partners
• Apply AI tools and agents to analysis and reporting as a core part of how you operate

Benefits

• Ample opportunities and encourage employees to attend team offsites, events, and hackathons throughout year
• All Checketeers gather in the spring for our annual 3-day company retreat
• Offices are open all week for in-office and hybrid employees
• Provide meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Regular happy hours, game nights, and other in-person events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed