Vice President, Strategic Finance

Affirm; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 340,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President of Strategic Finance to lead their FP&A function. This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of the organization by advising on key growth strategies and managing a high-performance team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in investment banking or corporate finance and possess strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with senior leadership. Join a dynamic and innovative company committed to transparency and inclusivity in its financial practices.

Benefits

Health Care Coverage

Flexible Spending Wallets

Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in finance roles, including investment banking and FP&A.
• Strong understanding of lending P&L and debt capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial models and forecasts to guide long-term financial strength.
• Oversee loan volume forecasting and compensation planning.

Skills

Investment Banking

Private Equity

Corporate Finance

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Interpersonal Skills

Team Management

Creative Thinking

Job description

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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.

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 based on location, experience, and skills.

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

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

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

Benefits

• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents.
• Flexible Spending Wallets - stipends for Technology, Food, Lifestyle needs, and family expenses.
• Time off - vacation and holiday schedules to rest and recharge.
• ESPP - Employee stock purchase plan at a discount.

Affirm is committed to an inclusive interview process and provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with local ordinances.

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales

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