Strategic Finance Manager

Chime; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 days in office

Backup care benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Generous vacation

Paid parental leave

Wellness stipend

Family planning reimbursement

Bonus plan

Job summary

Chime is seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to join its Growth & Marketing Finance team in San Francisco. You will partner with Growth, Marketing, Product, and Data leaders to evaluate initiatives, measure performance, and inform strategic investments that drive scalable growth.

You will build analytical models, create forecasting processes, and translate findings into executive-ready recommendations. A strong ownership mindset and excellent communication are essential in this fast-paced

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Strategic Finance or related fields in a high-growth tech environment.
• Proficiency building scalable financial models; Looker and SQL a plus.
• Experience with cohort data and ROI analysis; familiarity with marketing ecosystem and KPIs.
• Excellent communication; ability to synthesize findings into concise insights.
• Strong ownership mindset; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Finance, Marketing, and Product leadership to support growth strategy discussions and measure impact of initiatives.
• Lead cohort-based analyses to identify performance trends and opportunities across acquisition and engagement.
• Evaluate risks/opportunities to growth plan by understanding marketing roadmap.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain clear reporting for business leaders to track progress.
• Support forecasting processes, systems, and tooling to reflect growth dynamics and scalability.
• Contribute to earnings prep and executive narratives with performance stories.
• Leverage automation and AI to enhance reporting and streamline workflows.

Skills

Strategic Finance

Looker

SQL

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SQL

Job description

About the Role

We’re seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to join Chime’s Growth & Marketing Finance team. This role partners closely with cross-functional leaders across Growth, Marketing, Product, and Data to evaluate growth initiatives, measure performance, and inform strategic investment decisions. Our team’s mandate is to bring rigorous, data-driven insights to help Chime scale efficiently and drive sustainable growth.

As a thought partner to the business, you will play a critical role in shaping how Chime evaluates and prioritizes growth opportunities—from new acquisition strategies to new product launches. You will structure complex business questions, build analytical frameworks, and translate performance data into clear recommendations that influence how and where we invest.

As Chime continues to expand, we’re looking for versatile, strategic thinkers who can move fluidly between deep analysis and cross-functional leadership. In this role, you’ll lead growth-focused analyses end-to-end- from problem definition and hypothesis development through modeling, insight generation, and executive communication - while working closely with partners to drive alignment and execution. Success in this role requires strong analytical rigor, sound judgment, and the ability to operate with ownership in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

The base salary offered for this role and level of experience will begin at $141,000.00 and up to $$195,000.00. Full-time employees are also eligible for a bonus, competitive equity package, and benefits. The actual base salary offered may be higher, depending on your location, skills, qualifications, and experience.

In this role, you can expect to

• Partner with Finance, Marketing, and Product leadership to support growth strategy discussions, define success metrics, and measure the impact of growth initiatives across the user lifecycle
• Lead cohort-based analyses and deep dives by extracting, visualizing, and synthesizing data to identify performance trends, key drivers, and areas of opportunity across acquisition and engagement
• Evaluate risks and opportunities to the current growth plan by developing a holistic understanding of Chime’s marketing and growth roadmap
• Develop, deliver, and maintain clear, insightful reporting that helps business leaders track progress vs expectations
• Support and continuously improve forecasting processes, systems, and tooling to better reflect growth dynamics, streamline operations, and enhance scalability and automation
• Contribute to earnings preparation and executive narratives related to user growth, translating complex analyses into clear insights and externally facing performance stories
• Leverage automation and emerging AI capabilities to enhance reporting, streamline workflows, and improve scalability

To thrive in this role, you have

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Strategic Finance, investment banking, private equity, consulting, venture capital or a related field, ideally within a high-growth technology environment
• Exceptional skills with building scalable, efficient, and intuitive financial models; prior experience with Looker and SQL a plus
• Demonstrated prior experience with cohort data and ROI analysis; familiarity with marketing ecosystem, acquisition channels, and channel KPIs a plus
• Excellent communication skills, capable of synthesizing complex findings into concise and actionable insights
• High attention to detail and a strong ownership mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work and influence cross-functionally with minimal guidance; you will communicate with cross-functional partners and senior leadership on a weekly basis

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A little about us

At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank*—on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. Through our user-friendly tools and intuitive platforms, we empower our members to take control of their finances and work towards their goals. Whether it's starting a savings account, purchasing a first car or home, launching a business, or pursuing higher education, we're proud to have helped millions unlock their financial potential.

We're a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession: our members. From day one, Chimers have worked tirelessly to out-hustle and out-execute competitors to bring our mission to life. Their grit and determination inspire us to work harder every day to deliver the very best experience possible. We each bring an owner's mindset to our work, refusing to be outdone and holding ourselves accountable to meet and exceed the highest bars for our teams, our company, and our members.

We believe in being bold, dreaming big, and taking risks, while also working together, embracing our diverse perspectives, and giving each other honest feedback. Our culture remains deeply entrepreneurial, encouraging every Chimer to see themselves as stewards of our mission to help everyday Americans unlock their financial progress.

We know that to achieve our mission, we must earn and keep people's trust—so we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. These aren't just words on a wall—our values are embedded in every aspect of our business, serving as a north star that guides us as we work to help millions achieve their financial potential.

Because if we don't—who will?

*Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC.

What we offer for our full-time, regular employees

• Our in-office work policy is designed to keep you connected - with four days a week in the office and Fridays from home for those near one of our offices, plus team and company-wide events depending on location. Whether you’re coming in regularly or are part of our fully remote program, you’ll stay engaged with your work and teammates.
• Benefits that support your work and life, including backup child, elder, and pet care and subsidized commuter benefits for eligible employees.
• Comprehensive health, financial, and wellbeing benefits designed to support you at every stage of life.
• Generous vacation policy and company-wide paid days off
• 1% of your time off to support local community organizations of your choice
• Annual wellness stipend to use towards eligible wellness related expenses
• Up to 22 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 12 weeks of paid parental leave for non-birthing parents
• Access to family planning reimbursement
• A challenging and fulfilling opportunity to join one of the most experienced teams in FinTech and help millions unlock financial progress

We know that great work can’t be done without a diverse team and inclusive environment. That’s why we specifically look for individuals of varying strengths, skills, backgrounds, and ideas to join our team. We believe this gives us a competitive advantage to better serve our members and helps us all grow as Chimers and individuals.

Chime is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Cook County Ordinance, NYC Fair Chance Act, and the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and consistent with Canadian provincial and federal laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during any stage of the application process, please contact [e-mail].

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