Strategic Finance Associate — Cross-Functional, High-Growth

Setpoint; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Disability insurance

Flexible vacation

Hybrid work in NYC offices

Job summary

Setpoint, a fast-growing fintech, is seeking a Strategic Finance Associate in New York to partner with the VP of Finance and drive company-wide initiatives. You'll build financial models, prepare board materials, and lead cross-functional projects across sales, operations, product, and engineering.

You'll act as a problem-solver with strong modeling skills, excel proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant work experience with at least 2 years in Investment banking or Management Consulting and ideally 2 years in a high-growth startup.
• Strong financial modeling skills and Excel proficiency.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects independently.
• Experience partnering with non-finance teams and explaining financial concepts to cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Product, and Engineering to ensure alignment between financial goals and day-to-day execution.
• Drive financial visibility by owning reporting, forecasting, KPI setting, and board-ready communications.
• Lead strategic projects that require both financial rigor and operational follow-through — from building models to coordinating implementation across teams.
• Step into critical gaps in company operations: streamline processes, improve internal systems, and ensure execution on key initiatives.
• Act as a force multiplier for leadership by tackling high-priority projects (strategic finance, operations, or special projects) and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

Skills

Financial modeling

Presentation skills

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Setpoint, a fast-growing fintech, is seeking a Strategic Finance Associate in New York to partner with the VP of Finance and drive company-wide initiatives. You'll build financial models, prepare board materials, and lead cross-functional projects across sales, operations, product, and engineering.

You'll act as a problem-solver with strong modeling skills, excel proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-growth environment.