Strategic Finance Director

Atoms•San Francisco, CA

1d•$250,000 - $300,000•Onsite

About The Position

Atoms is hiring a Strategic Finance Director to serve as the primary finance partner for a business unit, owning forecasting, planning, and performance management. The role partners with business leaders and the CFO to turn complex data into actionable insights that inform growth, improve efficiency, and guide capital allocation. The Director will lead budgeting and long-range planning, build and own financial models, and evaluate initiatives across revenue, margin, and cost structure. The role tracks performance against KPIs, investigates variance drivers, and contributes to the strategic direction of the business unit. In close partnership with operations, product, and go-to-market teams, the Director guides pricing, resource allocation, and cost optimization to ensure disciplined investment in high-impact priorities. The position is based onsite five days a week at Atoms’ San Francisco office. The stated base salary range is $250,000–$300,000 per year; eligible employees may also receive equity awards. The company describes its work as building Physical AI and real-world robots for industries including food, mining, and transport.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or highly analytical field.
3–6 years of experience in an investment-facing environment, such as investment banking, consulting, private equity, venture capital, or hedge funds, with direct exposure to deploying capital or supporting investment decisions.
At least 3 years in an in-house finance role, partnering closely with operators to drive business performance.
Strong problem-solving ability, structured thinking, and a high degree of intellectual rigor.
Collaborative mindset and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary finance partner to a business unit, owning forecasting, planning, and performance management.
Partner with business leaders and the CFO to translate complex data into actionable insights for growth, efficiency, and capital allocation.
Lead budgeting and long-range planning.
Build and own financial models.
Evaluate initiatives across revenue, margin, and cost structure.
Track performance against KPIs and identify the underlying drivers of variance.
Help shape the strategic direction of the business unit.
Partner with operations, product, and go-to-market teams on pricing, resource allocation, and cost optimization.
Ensure capital is deployed with discipline and aligned with the company’s highest-impact priorities.