Strategic Finance Associate

Zip • San Francisco, CA

99d • $120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Strategic Finance Associate to join our growing Strategic Finance team, with a focus on Product finance. In this role, you will work closely with Product, Engineering, and GTM leaders to shape the financial strategy of our business. You will build and maintain financial models, develop KPI frameworks, and deliver insights that influence product investments and growth priorities. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role where you’ll play a critical part in connecting product strategy with financial outcomes, supporting long-range planning, and influencing decisions at the executive and board level as Zip continues to scale.

Requirements

• 2+ years of private equity, investment banking, consulting, or similar experience
• Experience in strategic finance at a high-growth technology company is a plus
• Familiarity with technology / SaaS business models
• Excellent financial modeling and quantitative skills
• Extreme attention to detail and a high regard for precision
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ownership mindset with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Design and own core financial models that support our annual plan, long-range forecast, and multi-product growth strategy
• Partner with Product, GTM, and Operations leaders to set topline targets, evaluate roadmap investments, and align on strategic priorities across the business
• Build and maintain KPI frameworks that track product performance and sales efficiency, creating a holistic view of business performance to guide resource allocation decisions
• Support executive decision-making by preparing high-quality board materials, investor updates, and leadership presentations
• Drive company-wide forecasting and reporting processes across revenue, expenses, headcount, cash flow, and retention metrics

Benefits

• Start-up equity
• Full health, vision & dental coverage
• Catered lunches & dinners for SF employees
• Commuter benefit
• Team building events & happy hours
• Flexible PTO
• Apple equipment plus home office budget
• 401k plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees