Strategic Finance

Latent•San Francisco, CA

1d•$165,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Latent is hiring a Strategic Finance to support financial planning, business analysis, and day-to- day finance operations. You will work closely with company leadership and teams across the organization, helping us understand performance, allocate resources, manage spending, and build scalable financial processes. This is a broad, hands-on role for someone who enjoys moving between strategic analysis and operational execution. On any given day, you might update the company’s financial model, prepare a budget review, analyze a business decision, negotiate with a vendor, or resolve an invoice.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, consulting, accounting, startup finance, or a related field
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
Advanced proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets
Ability to turn complex financial information into clear recommendations
Excellent attention to detail and a high standard for accuracy
Strong organizational and project-management skills
Comfort managing both strategic projects and recurring operational work
Clear, thoughtful communication with colleagues, vendors, and external partners
A proactive, low-ego approach and willingness to take ownership
Comfort operating in a fast-changing environment with incomplete information

Nice To Haves

Experience working at an early-stage or rapidly growing technology company
Familiarity with accounting, month-end close, and financial statements
Experience with financial planning, accounting, procurement, or spend-management systems
Experience supporting fundraising, investor reporting, or board preparation
Interest in healthcare, pharmacy operations, or health technology

Responsibilities

Build and maintain financial models covering revenue, expenses, headcount, cash flow, and runway
Develop forecasts and scenario analyses to support company planning and strategic decisions
Analyze business performance and explain key trends, risks, and opportunities
Evaluate investments, hiring plans, pricing decisions, partnerships, and other strategic initiatives
Prepare financial materials for leadership, board meetings, and investors
Own or support the annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes
Partner with team leaders to establish budgets and monitor performance
Produce monthly budget-versus-actual reporting and investigate significant variances
Build dashboards and reporting that give leaders a clear view of financial and operating performance
Improve the quality, consistency, and accessibility of company financial data
Manage vendor onboarding, renewals, purchasing workflows, and contract records
Help evaluate vendors, negotiate commercial terms, and identify savings opportunities
Maintain visibility into software subscriptions and other recurring commitments
Partner with budget owners to ensure purchases are appropriate, approved, and within budget
Develop scalable policies and processes for procurement and expense management
Coordinate accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows
Review invoices for accuracy, proper approval, and correct coding
Track payment status and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders
Support customer invoicing and collections as needed
Maintain organized financial records and assist with month-end close
Coordinate with external accounting, tax, payroll, and other finance partners
Identify manual or inefficient processes and develop better systems
Document financial policies, controls, and operating procedures
Help select and implement finance tools as the company grows
Take ownership of new financial and operational priorities as they arise