Vice President, Strategic Finance

Affirm; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 340,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial technology sector is seeking a Strategic Finance leader to enhance decision-making through quantitative insights. This role involves managing financial models, guiding budget processes, and collaborating with senior executives to maximize impact across the organization. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in finance and strong interpersonal skills to mentor their team and foster collaboration.

Benefits

100% subsidized medical coverage

Generous stipends for technology and lifestyle needs

Competitive vacation and holiday schedules

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 15+ years in investment banking, private equity, or corporate finance.
• Prior FP&A experience at a later stage company.
• Experience in regulated industries or high growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial model and forecasts for long-term strength.
• Oversee loan volume forecasting and compensation planning.
• Drive annual and monthly financial planning processes.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Creative Thinking

Job description

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

We’re looking for a smart, driven individual to lead our Strategic Finance (FP&A) function. You will have a unique opportunity to work cross-functionally and use quantitative insights to drive better decision-making across the whole organization. Strategic Finance is responsible for owning the company’s budget and financial planning processes, performing financial analyses across the company, providing financial guidance for business partners to effectively invest, maximizing impact of spend in our largest cost centers and investing strategically to accelerate our business. The ideal candidate will not only have the technical skills to support their recommendations, but also strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with various stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Maintain our financial model and forecasts to guide Affirm’s long term financial strength by advising on growth, hiring, spending and strategic projects
• Oversee loan volume forecasting, compensation planning and driving growth opportunities both in lending and new products
• Drive annual and monthly financial planning processes to align with current Technology and Commercial roadmaps
• Provide budget guidance to senior executives to ensure Affirm is investing in the right areas and achieving the desired outcomes
• Develop key metrics to support hiring, expansion and profitability goals
• Manage a high performance team that works cross functionally throughout the company
• Develop programs and processes for tracking and managing budgets with senior division leaders

What We Look For

• 15+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital and/or corporate finance.
• Prior FP&A experience at a later stage private or public company.
• Prior experience operating in a highly regulated industry or a high growth environment.
• Understanding of a lending P&L and debt capital markets.
• A skilled manager who enjoys mentoring and growing their team.
• Ability to think creatively and critically and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous work environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate relationships with senior leadership and board members

Location - Remote U.S.

If you have follow up questions after you've applied to directly to the role, please reach out [e-mail] . We kindly ask that you refrain from contacting senior leaders directly so our recruiting team can help ensure a more efficient, streamlined, and equitable process for all candidates.

Base Pay Grade - W

Equity Grade - 24

Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range.Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)

USA base pay range per year: $340,000 - $380,000

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.

We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
• Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
• ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount

We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.

[For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Affirm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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