Strategic Finance Manager: Growth, Partnerships & Monetization

Circle

Maryland

On-site

USD 140,000 - 185,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Circle is seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to drive financial strategy for high‑priority growth initiatives, including partnerships, product monetization, and potential M&A. You will build and refine investment‑grade models, work with cross‑functional teams, and present clear recommendations to senior leadership.

Ideal candidates have investment banking or private equity experience, strong Excel/Sheets modeling, and a track record of influencing decisions across Product, Finance, and

Qualifications

5–7 years of relevant experience, including 2–4 years IB/PE plus 2+ years in strategic finance, corporate development, or FP&A.
Elite financial modeling skills for executive-ready decision support.
Strong business judgment to translate model outputs into strategic actions.

Responsibilities

Lead complex financial modeling for strategic priorities, partnerships, and M&A.
Own product-level financial models including revenue and unit economics.
Evaluate monetization models, pricing, margins, and capital allocation decisions.
Develop frameworks for build/buy/partner decisions and data-driven scenarios.
Translate analyses into clear, executive-ready narratives for leadership.

Skills

Investment banking

Private equity

Strategic finance

Financial modeling

Executive communication

Cross-functional leadership

SaaS/fintech understanding

AI proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

Oracle/Workday/Salesforce

Job description

Ideal candidates have investment banking or private equity experience, strong Excel/Sheets modeling, and a track record of influencing decisions across Product, Finance, and

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