Strategic Finance Manager (Revenue)

About the Role

The Revenue Finance group is responsible for consolidated top-line forecasting across users and the loan portfolio, partnering closely with Analytics, Credit, Capital, and Investor Relations to develop a cohesive narrative on portfolio performance. As a strategic thought partner to senior leadership, you will lead critical workstreams across planning, forecasting, and performance management, generating insights that drive action and inform innovation.

The Strategic Finance team ensures Affirm remains financially sound and strategically positioned for growth, managing financial planning, accounting, pricing, vendor management, tax, investor relations, and corporate development. Your role will be key in delivering timely insights, accurate reporting, and careful analysis to support decision-making, enabling sustainable, informed growth through strong fiscal discipline.

What You Will Do

• Serve as the primary finance partner to Credit, Capital, Product, and Investor Relations, representing Revenue Finance in key forums and driving alignment on performance and priorities
• Build and own assumption-driven User and portfolio loan mix models by partnering cross-functionally to validate inputs, pressure-test key drivers, and ensure outputs reflect current business dynamics
• Monitor performance against forecast across portfolio, user, and segment levels; diagnose variances, identify root causes, and deliver forward-looking insights on user trends and the overall loan portfolio to inform adjustments and drive action
• Own consolidated reporting across Top of Funnel, Conversion, Users, Volume, and Loan Mix; synthesize key drivers including mix, credit, pricing, and commercial impacts
• Provide decision support on strategic initiatives, evaluating trade-offs and P&L implications to inform business and investment decisions
• Translate complex analyses into clear, executive-ready narratives that drive insight, inform strategy, and align cross-functional stakeholders
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, to ensure effective communication and collaboration
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments, applying this knowledge to drive innovative solutions and improve business outcomes

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
• 8+ years of experience in analytical roles, such as strategic finance, investment banking, consulting, data science, or analytics, with demonstrated impact on business outcomes
• 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, such as Sigma or similar, preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large datasets and drive insights through data analysis

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with fintech, lending, and payments
• Experience working in a remote or distributed team environment
• Knowledge of cloud-based data platforms and tools, such as AWS or Google Cloud
• Certification in finance or a related field, such as the CFA or CPA

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO policy and remote work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities and support for ongoing education and training
• Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance and contributions
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company

• Develop a strong understanding of financial modeling and data analysis, and be prepared to showcase your skills in these areas during the interview process.
• Highlight your experience working with cross-functional teams and influencing decisions at the executive level.
• Be prepared to discuss your approach to communicating complex financial concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Emphasize your ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and drive insights through data analysis.
• Research the company's products and services, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with their business goals and objectives.
• Practice your problem-solving skills and be prepared to work through case studies or scenario-based questions during the interview process.
• Showcase your knowledge of industry trends and developments, and discuss how you stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in finance and technology.