Strategic Finance Manager

Public • New York, NY

11d • $130,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Public is looking for an analytical, business-oriented Strategic Finance Manager to join our team. This role is critical in supporting the company’s financial strategy, decision-making processes, and long-term planning. The position will work on projects ranging from financial planning & analysis, business operations, fundraising and M&A. This is an onsite role based out of our New York City office.

Requirements

• 4 - 6 years of experience
• Minimum 2+ years at an investment bank, management consulting firm, or similar
• Experience in a disruptive growth stage business, preferably within the fintech industry and/or other high tech enabled businesses
• Advanced Excel skills: demonstrated ability to create and manage complicated spreadsheets; advanced knowledge of excel function
• Strong problem-solving skills, and ability to think outside the box both critically and strategically.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Intermediate understanding of general accounting concepts including GAAP

Nice To Haves

• Experience using BI tools (Looker, Tableau, Omni, etc) and SQL to analyze operating data.
• Familiarity with FP&A software and financial automation tools

Responsibilities

• Own, operate, and improve the company’s financial model; help in forecasting and annual budgeting processes
• Prepare ongoing management financial reporting (i.e. P&L, variance vs. budget, department and product P&L, KPI monitoring, management discussion & analysis) for the executive team, investors, and other internal stakeholders, in close collaboration with the Accounting organization
• Collect, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Serve as a liaison between Finance and other departments (i.e. Marketing, Product, Brokerage, People, etc.) by providing financial support and greater clarity for budget owners
• Maintain vendor-level budgets & forecasts. Establish recurring reporting cadence to identify cost-saving opportunities, analyze budget vs. actuals, and ensure consistency between forecasting, procurement, and approval processes.

Benefits

• Fully paid healthcare - We pay 100% of your health, dental, and vision premiums for available plans.
• 401(k) matching - Receive an ongoing 4% company match for your 401(k) contributions.
• In-office meals - Get your daily lunch on us from a curated selection of restaurants.
• Paid time off - Get generous vacation days and additional sick leave when you need it.
• Paid parental leave - Take up to 3 months of paid parental leave and additional time to care for your children.
• Flexible spending account - Use tax-free dollars to pay for your out-of-pocket expenses.
• Citi Bike membership - Enjoy a complimentary annual Citi Bike membership on us.
• Reproductive care - Get a $5,000 travel stipend if reproductive care is unavailable where you live.

What This Job Offers

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