Strategic Finance Manager

Tripleseat•Concord, MA

8d•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role sits at the intersection of financial rigor and strategic influence, serving as a trusted finance partner to senior leaders across the business. The Strategic Finance Manager will own core FP&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting, while helping translate financial results into clear, actionable insights and informed decision-making. This is a high-visibility role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a direct impact on how the business grows and allocates resources. This position has a hybrid work schedule based out of our Concord, MA office. This position is open to candidates eligible to work in the United States. Additional travel may be required for meetings, company events, and training.

Requirements

Strong finance business-partnering skills, with the ability to build credibility with senior leaders, challenge assumptions constructively, and influence business decisions
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment, manage competing priorities, and deliver accurate, timely work when information may be incomplete
Strong FP&A experience across budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, management reporting, variance analysis, and scenario modeling
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to connect financial performance to underlying operational and business drivers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex analysis into concise, executive-ready insights and recommendations
Strong knowledge of financial statements and the relationship among the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
Understanding of SaaS or recurring-revenue business models and key metrics such as ARR, bookings, retention, churn, gross margin, customer acquisition cost, payback period, and sales productivity
Demonstrated ability to improve reporting and planning processes through automation, standardized workflows, systems enhancements, and better use of data
Interest in and experience applying AI and automation tools to reporting, forecasting, variance analysis, and ad hoc finance workflows, with appropriate attention to accuracy and controls
Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; experience with Salesforce, Snowflake, business intelligence tools, financial planning platforms, or SQL is preferred
Approximately 3–8 years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or another highly analytical field, including at least two years supporting business leaders with planning or reporting processes
Experience in software, SaaS, technology, or another recurring-revenue business is strongly preferred; experience with or knowledge of payments business models and economics—including transaction volume, take rate, adoption, and processor costs—is a plus
Experience preparing financial materials for senior executives, boards, or investors is preferred
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field; an MBA, CPA, CFA, or similar credential is a plus

Responsibilities

Build and maintain financial models that support investment decisions, headcount planning, scenario analysis, and strategic initiatives
Partner with functional leaders across the organization to develop budgets and forecasts, evaluate performance, and support resource allocation and investment decisions
Lead the development and ongoing management of the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plan
Own monthly and quarterly business review processes, including variance analysis, performance commentary, and executive reporting packages
Design and deliver executive- and board-ready materials that clearly communicate financial results, business drivers, risks, and opportunities
Improve the speed, accuracy, and scalability of reporting and forecasting through automation, AI-enabled workflows, stronger data integration, and process standardization
Collaborate with Accounting and other cross-functional partners to ensure management reporting is accurate, consistent, and aligned with the financial statements
Lead ad hoc financial and strategic analyses that help senior leadership evaluate opportunities, manage tradeoffs, and make informed decisions
Perform other related duties as assigned