Strategic Finance

Runway • San Francisco, CA

3d

About The Position

Strategic Finance is a high-visibility, high-impact role embedded in the company’s decision-making core. The role partners with executive, R&D, and go-to-market teams, owning financial modeling and analysis that informs product and research strategy, GTM performance, and operational decisions. The successful candidate will bring experience operating inside a fast-growing company, along with analytical rigor, strong communication, and curiosity about generative AI.

The position works closely with the CFO and Head of Strategic Finance and partners directly with the executive team and cross-functional leads. It is open to remote hiring across the United States, with offices in New York City, San Francisco, and Seattle.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience, including foundational analyst experience in investment banking or financial services and high-impact operating experience in Strategic Finance, BizOps, or Corporate Finance at a high-growth technology company.
• Experience building and leveraging AI tools for personal and cross-functional use.
• Experience building and evolving financial models, planning processes, and reporting as a company scales and grows in complexity.
• Strong financial modeling fundamentals and a rigorous, quantitative approach to measuring operational success.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• High standards for operational excellence and the ability to turn complex, ambiguous business questions into clear plans of action.
• Genuine interest in AI and its implications for industry and society.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product, Research, and Engineering leadership to evaluate the financial ROI and viability of new product lines, features, and R&D investments.
• Drive pricing and packaging strategies to maximize market penetration and revenue expansion.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing leaders to analyze and optimize unit economics, sales efficiency, pipeline health, and customer retention.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve operational efficiency, optimize resource allocation, and scale business processes.
• Translate operational plans into financial models, identify risks and opportunities, and hold teams accountable to KPIs.
• Own KPI infrastructure that connects product and revenue metrics to financial outcomes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across reporting.

What This Job Offers

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