Head of Strategic Finance

Ouro; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Strategic Finance to join their finance leadership team. This pivotal role involves leading financial planning, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing financial performance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and provide data-driven insights to support business growth. Responsibilities include developing financial models, communicating insights to stakeholders, and collaborating on fundraising efforts. Join a forward-thinking company where your analytical skills will drive strategic initiatives and contribute to the company's success in the fintech sector.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in strategic finance or investment banking, preferably in fintech.
• Strong background in financial modeling and capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate financial planning and forecasting to support business growth.
• Optimize capital structure and assess M&A opportunities.

Skills

Strategic Financial Planning

Financial Modeling

Capital Markets

Stakeholder Management

Leadership Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

MBA

CFA

CPA

Job description

About the Company:

Ouro is a global, vertically-integrated financial services and technology company dedicated to the delivery of innovative financial empowerment solutions to consumers worldwide. Ouro’s financial products and services span prepaid, debit, cross-border payments, and loyalty solutions for consumers and enterprise partners.

Ouro's flagship product Netspend provides prepaid and debit account solutions that connect customers with secure, convenient access to global payment networks so they can manage their money and make everyday purchases. With a nationwide U.S. retail network, customers can purchase and reload Netspend products at 130,000 reload points and over 100,000 distributing locations.

Since Ouro's founding in 1999 by industry pioneers Roy and Bertrand Sosa, Ouro products have processed billions of dollars in transaction volume and served millions of customers worldwide. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas with regional offices around the world. Learn more at www.ouro.com.

About the Role:

The Head of Strategic Finance will be a key member of the finance leadership team directly reporting to the CFO, responsible for leading corporate financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis. This role will provide data-driven insights to support business growth, optimize resource allocation, and enhance financial performance. The ideal candidate is a proactive and analytical thinker who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Strategic Financial Planning

• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support quarterly, annual, and long-term strategic planning.

• Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and insightful financial analyses and forecasts, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities related to the company's strategy.

• Communicate financial insights effectively to stakeholders, executives, PE sponsors and the Board.

Capital Allocation & Corporate Finance

• Optimize capital structure, fundraising strategies, and financial investments to support company growth.

• Assess M&A opportunities, strategic partnerships, and investment initiatives to drive long-term value.

Operational & Growth Strategy

• Partner with the CEO, general managers, and business stakeholders to evaluate and prioritize initiatives that enhance growth and operational efficiency.

• Develop and implement pricing strategies, unit economics analyses, and cost optimization plans to drive revenue growth, profitability, and customer acquisition.

• Support key investment decisions in business development by analyzing new deals and optimizing customer acquisition costs and lifetime value.

• Build and maintain dashboards to track financial metrics, presenting data-driven recommendations to leadership to support growth and profitability objectives.

Fundraising & Investor Relations

• Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team on fundraising efforts, including developing investor materials and managing fundraising processes.

• Prepare financial updates and presentations for the board of directors and investors to ensure transparency and build stakeholder trust.

• Lead financial communications, including monthly leadership discussions on company performance and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications:

• 6-8 years of experience in strategic finance, corporate finance, or investment banking (preferably in fintech, payments, or digital banking).

• Strong background in financial modeling, capital markets, and strategic planning.

• Experience with venture capital, private equity, and fundraising.

• Knowledge of fintech business models, regulatory considerations, and growth strategies.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with a driven and adaptable mindset.

• MBA, CFA, or CPA preferred but not required.