Strategic Finance Manager

MeUndies•Culver City, CA

4d•$125,000 - $142,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Finance Manager will play a key role in shaping and executing the company's financial strategy, capital allocation priorities, and long-term growth plans. This position involves building and maintaining financial models, partnering cross-functionally with leaders, leading scenario planning, and developing/tracking company-wide KPIs. The role requires translating complex financial data into clear recommendations for executive leadership and supporting various reporting processes. The manager will also identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and partner with the Data Analytics team to enhance data integrity and reporting automation. Establishing scalable financial processes and controls, and evaluating business performance through ad hoc analyses are also key responsibilities. The Strategic Finance Manager will serve as a trusted business partner to department leaders, providing financial guidance for informed decision-making and resource allocation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
4+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Strategic Finance, Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Corporate Finance, or a similarly analytical and strategic role.
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and communicate effectively across technical, operational, and executive audiences.
Passion for data integrity and accuracy—you let the numbers tell the story rather than searching for data to support a predetermined narrative.
Experience managing projects and driving cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Proven ability to influence stakeholders and build strong partnerships across all levels of an organization.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets skills; experience with financial planning and reporting systems is a plus.
High degree of personal integrity, sound business judgment, and ownership mentality.
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Experience with Powerpoint and Google Slides required.
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

Experience in e-commerce, retail, direct-to-consumer (DTC), subscription, or consumer products businesses.
Experience building board, investor, or executive-level financial reporting packages.
Familiarity with data visualization and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Looker, Looker Studio, or similar platforms.
Working knowledge of SQL and experience partnering with data and analytics teams.
Prior people management or team leadership experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Build, maintain, and enhance financial models to support strategic planning, forecasting, investment decisions, and business growth initiatives.
Partner cross-functionally with leaders across Operations, Marketing, Product, EDP, and Data Analytics to develop and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to evaluate business opportunities, risks, and strategic initiatives.
Develop, track, and report on company-wide KPIs, ensuring leadership has timely, accurate, and actionable insights to drive decision-making.
Collaborate with the Director of Strategic Finance and Analytics to shape and execute the company’s financial strategy, capital allocation priorities, and long-term growth plans.
Translate complex financial and operational data into clear recommendations for executive leadership and key stakeholders.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting processes, including executive, board, and investor reporting materials.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities across the business and proactively recommend actions to improve financial performance.
Partner closely with the Data Analytics team to strengthen data integrity, reporting automation, and financial insights.
Establish and maintain scalable financial processes, reporting frameworks, and controls that support a growing organization.
Evaluate and improve business performance through ad hoc analyses, profitability assessments, and strategic projects.
Serve as a trusted business partner to department leaders, providing financial guidance to support informed decision-making and resource allocation.