Head of Finance - AI-Driven FP&A & Strategy

Lassie; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lassie, located in San Francisco, is searching for its first finance hire to establish robust financial operations from the ground up. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with CEO Steijn Pelle and advisor Jason Warnick, overseeing critical financial decisions and developing AI-native systems to enhance operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in a startup environment and is prepared to translate complex financial metrics into actionable insights for leadership. This unique opportunity will allow you to shape the company's financial future.

Qualifications

• Experience building financial operating models and scenario planning in a startup.
• Proven track record of managing finance operations hands-on.
• Ability to present complex financial data clearly to non-finance audiences.
• Experience implementing financial systems and processes from scratch.
• Familiarity with AI-driven finance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Establish and report on key financial metrics.
• Build and maintain the financial operating model.
• Ensure timely monthly closings and actionable financial statements.
• Manage the full FP&A cycle: budget, actuals, reporting.
• Partner with the CEO through future fundraising efforts.
• Develop AI-native finance infrastructure across various functions.
• Lead strategic finance projects beyond core FP&A.

Skills

Building operating models

Hands-on finance operations

Translating financial data

Implementing finance systems

AI-native workflows

Job description

Lassie, located in San Francisco, is searching for its first finance hire to establish robust financial operations from the ground up. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with CEO Steijn Pelle and advisor Jason Warnick, overseeing critical financial decisions and developing AI-native systems to enhance operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in a startup environment and is prepared to translate complex financial metrics into actionable insights for leadership. This unique opportunity will allow you to shape the company's financial future.