Senior Manager, Strategic Finance (Revenue)
WFA Digital Insight
The remote job market is witnessing a surge in demand for strategic finance professionals, with a 25% increase in openings over the last year. As companies like Affirm continue to grow, the need for skilled finance leaders who can drive business outcomes through data-driven insights is more pressing than ever. With its focus on reinventing credit, Affirm offers a unique opportunity for finance professionals to make a real impact. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their analytical skills, experience in strategic finance, and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Job Description
About the Role
The Senior Manager, Strategic Finance position at Affirm is a critical role that will support the growth of the company's point-of-sale merchant business. As a strategic and analytical finance leader, you will partner directly with leaders across Sales, Client Success, Strategic Partnerships, and Product to drive business outcomes. Your expertise in financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making will be essential in shaping company strategy and enabling executive decision-making.The Finance team at Affirm is responsible for ensuring the company remains financially sound and strategically positioned for growth. This team manages financial planning, accounting, pricing, vendor management, tax, investor relations, and corporate development, delivering timely insights, accurate reporting, and careful analysis to support decision-making.
As a member of the Revenue Finance group, you will operate as a thought partner to senior leadership, owning critical workstreams across planning, forecasting, and performance management. Your ability to drive clarity in ambiguous situations, influence key decisions, and help scale the business efficiently and profitably will be vital to the company's success.
What You Will Do
- Serve as a strategic finance partner to Product, Growth Analytics, Credit, Revenue, and Merchant Pricing, influencing product strategy, investment decisions, and go-to-market execution
- Lead and scale a high-performing team, aligning team priorities with company objectives and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Own and evolve merchant growth forecasting and translate insights into actionable strategies and business recommendations
- Lead top-line planning processes, including target setting, forecasting, and performance tracking; deliver clear, concise reporting and insights to executives and senior leadership
- Build and scale automated dashboards, reporting, and analytical frameworks to improve visibility and decision-making across the organization
- Identify key drivers of performance, surface risks and opportunities, and drive accountability against business goals
- Synthesize complex analyses into clear, compelling narratives that inform strategic decisions and align cross-functional stakeholders
- Partner with senior stakeholders to drive business outcomes and influence decisions across cross-functional teams
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the company's business model, market trends, and competitive landscape
What We Are Looking For
- Proven ability to operate with ownership and influence in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- 10+ years of experience in analytical roles, such as strategic finance, investment banking, consulting, data science, or analytics, with demonstrated impact on business outcomes and forecasting
- Prior people management experience with a player–coach mindset, leading and developing analysts while remaining hands-on in complex, high-impact analyses
- Strong business judgment, with the ability to connect detailed analyses to broader strategic context and executive-level decisions
- Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions across cross-functional teams
- Expertise in financial modeling; working knowledge of SQL and experience with data visualization tools
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with lending or buy-now-pay-later industries
- Experience with financial planning and analysis software, such as Anaplan or Adaptive Insights
- Certification in finance or accounting, such as a CPA or CFA
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off and holiday policy
- Flexible remote work arrangements and stipend
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Access to the latest tools and technologies
- Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of financial modeling and analysis to stand out in this role.
- Showcase your experience with data visualization tools and SQL to demonstrate your technical skills.
- Be prepared to present complex ideas in a clear and concise manner, highlighting your communication and interpersonal skills.
- Research the company's business model, market trends, and competitive landscape to demonstrate your interest and knowledge.
- Highlight your experience in strategic finance, business planning, and decision-making to demonstrate your ability to drive business outcomes.
- Prepare examples of times when you had to drive clarity in ambiguous situations and influence key decisions to demonstrate your problem-solving skills.
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