Director, Strategic Finance

Thesiscareers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health plan (medical, dental, vision)

Wellness stipend

Unlimited nootropics

Flexible PTO

Dog-friendly office

Hybrid work model

401k

Job summary

Thesis is seeking a Director of Strategic Finance to steer financial planning, modeling, and decision-making as we scale. You’ll partner with leadership to align resources with priorities, building dashboards and scalable systems while driving profitability.

This is a hands-on, high-visibility role in a fast-growing environment with cross-functional impact. You’ll own forecasting, scenario analysis, and external communications, contributing to strategic initiatives like pricing, fundraising, and

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of strategic finance or FP&A experience.
• Strong financial modeling skills and business sense.
• Deep understanding of unit economics and customer lifetime value.
• Exceptional analytical and communication abilities.
• Bias toward action in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Experience with Looker/SQL or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial forecasting, long-term modeling, and scenario planning.
• Partner with exec team to align resources with priorities and OKRs.
• Translate data into actionable strategy and insights.
• Evaluate new channels, partnerships, and products with ROI analysis.
• Own external and internal communications for investors and boards.
• Build dashboards and analytic frameworks for transparency.
• Improve margins, unit economics, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Growth, Ops, Product, and HR.
• Lead initiatives like pricing optimization and fundraising prep.
• Streamline reporting cadences and month-end close.
• Manage relationships with accountants, tax advisors, and vendors.

Skills

Strategic finance

FP&A

Financial modeling

Unit economics

Data storytelling

Communication

Action bias

Cross-functional

Tools

Looker

SQL

Brex

BILL.com

NetSuite

Job description

About Us

The human brain is the most complex object in the universe, yet society has accepted one‑size‑fits all approaches to cognition. The “solutions” (think coffee, energy drinks, and even a friend’s rx) were mediocre at best and frankly, made no sense to us. So, we created Thesis, the world’s first customized nootropics company. If you’ve never heard that word before, it’s just a fancy way of saying brain supplements. In five years, most will be taking nootropics on the daily and chances are, they’ll be ours.

With an exceptional efficacy rate, the world has taken notice — we’ve raised over $13M in venture capital, garnered interest from leading neuroscientists and athletes, and established ourselves as the industry’s leading brand. Now, we’re looking for incredible people to help us share the gift of enhanced cognitive function with the world. If you’re looking to be a part of a movement — one that involves both immense self‑growth and an ambitious mission to pioneer an industry — we’d love to have you on the team.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Director of Strategic Finance — a sharp, proactive operator who can blend analytical depth with strategic intuition. Reporting to the SVP, Strategy & Operations, you’ll be a key business partner to leadership, steering financial planning, modeling, and decision‑making as we scale.

This isn’t a back‑office role. You’ll be hands‑on in shaping company strategy, owning the models that drive our growth decisions, and working cross‑functionally to turn insights into impact. You’ll have significant autonomy and visibility — influencing how we allocate resources, evaluate opportunities, and evolve as a business.

If you thrive in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments and love connecting numbers to narrative, you’ll feel right at home here.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

• Drive strategic planning: Own financial forecasting, long‑term modeling, and scenario planning to guide Thesis’s next stage of growth.
• Be the connective tissue: Partner with the Chief of Staff and exec team to align resources with company priorities, OKRs, and expansion plans.
• Translate data into strategy: Build actionable insights that connect financial outcomes to key drivers like CAC, LTV, and contribution margin.
• Evaluate new opportunities: Assess new channels, partnerships, and products with rigorous, ROI‑focused scenario analysis.
• Own the metrics: Drive external and internal Communications via investor decks, board materials, and internal updates that tie data to our strategic narrative.
• Build scalable systems: Design dashboards and analytical frameworks that make financial performance transparent across teams.
• Improve profitability: Identify and pull levers that enhance margins, unit economics, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate and help drive decisions cross‑functionally: Work closely with Marketing, Growth, Ops, Product and HR to ensure accountability and financial clarity.
• Lead key initiatives: Support special projects like pricing optimization, fundraising prep, or retail expansion.
• Uplevel finance operations: Streamline reporting cadences, month‑end close, and data integrity across our tools and systems.
• Partner externally: Manage relationships with accountants, tax advisors, and finance vendors to keep us compliant and agile. Partner with our external bookkeeper to facilitate a timely, efficient and accurate month‑end close. Collaborate with external tax accountants to manage Thesis’s federal and state tax obligations.

We're Excited About Your:

• 5–7+ years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, private equity, or consulting — ideally with exposure to DTC, consumer, or healthcare / medtech.
• Proven ability to build and maintain complex models that drive clarity and confidence in decision‑making.
• Deep understanding of unit economics, cohort analysis, and customer lifetime value dynamics.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills — you can turn data into a compelling story that drives action.
• A bias toward action: You don’t wait for direction; you identify problems, propose solutions, and execute.
• Comfort operating in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments where things change — and you help bring order to the chaos.
• Proficiency with modern finance and analytics tools (Looker, SQL, Brex, BILL.com, NetSuite, or similar).
• Above all — you’re curious, driven, and motivated by impact.

Pay Transparency:

We can’t quantify everything we think you’ll love about working at Thesis, from the exciting projects you’ll work on, to the smart and humble team you’ll get to work with, and our supportive and inclusive culture. That said, our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of our total rewards package, which also includes comprehensive benefits and equity. The base salary hiring range for this position is $150,000 - $180,000, but the final compensation offer will ultimately be based on the candidate’s location, skill level and experience.

A Few of Our Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with an exceptionally generous equity package
• Competitive Health, dental, and vision plans (including a 100% covered premium plan for all 3!)
• HSA, FSA and pre‑tax commuter benefits for parking and transit
• Ancillary benefits through Talkspace, One Medical, Kindbody, Teladoc, Classpass and more!
• 401k to help you plan for the future
• Flexible PTO because we respect the need for work/life harmony
• $100 monthly wellness stipend for your wellbeing (e.g. massage, cryotherapy, psychedelic therapy, etc.)
• Unlimited (yes, unlimited) Thesis nootropics
• A strong emphasis on promoting from within and personal development
• A dog‑friendly office located in the heart of Flatiron steps from Union Square and Madison Square Park
• Hybrid work model

Our Values:

• Meet Your Potential:At Thesis, we create opportunities for personal and professional growth. We reward hard work, dedication, and an entrepreneurial spirit. We believe in open and honest feedback to help us continually learn and improve. In return, we are committed to providing the resources, support, and guidance for our team to achieve their ambitions and meet their potential.
• Own Outcomes:We are driven by achieving meaningful results, both for our customers and our business. We’re proactive, conscientious, and take responsibility equally in times of triumph and challenge. We also operate with a sense of urgency because we want to seize the opportunity to create a new category and bring nootropics to everyone who needs them.
• Lead with Science and Data:We are obsessed with data to understand our impact, and always seek the truth through objective metrics that help us make informed decisions. Science and evidence underpin everything we do, from product formulation to marketing claims. We’re committed to making the highest quality nootropics on the market and measuring our efficacy.
• Create Exceptional Experiences:We are committed to creating a work environment that fosters a unique culture and deep sense of belonging. We create exceptional experiences by showing up for each other, giving each other the benefit of the doubt, and building an inclusive and warm environment—in and outside of the office. We’re equally committed to showing up for our customers by delivering a thoughtful and impactful experience for anyone who tries one of our products.