Strategic Finance Manager, R&D
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JobgetherTechnology, R&D
Based in the United States, flexibility across US time zonesFull-TimeManager
Salary not disclosed
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Job Details
- Experience
- 5–8 years
- Required Skills
- Data AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelGoogle Sheets
Requirements
- 5–8 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, strategic finance, or finance roles within high-growth technology companies.
- Proven experience owning monthly, quarterly, and annual planning and reporting processes with limited guidance.
- Advanced Excel and Google Sheets modeling skills with experience building scalable financial models.
- Hands-on experience using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or similar solutions to enhance financial analysis and workflows.
- Ability to evaluate AI-generated outputs critically and apply strong business judgment when interpreting results.
- Experience building automated reporting tools, scenario models, or financial planning systems such as Pigment or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
- Experience partnering with Engineering, Product, Data Science, Infrastructure, or other technical teams is highly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and explain complex financial topics clearly.
- Comfortable working in a high-growth, rapidly changing environment with ambiguity and shifting priorities.
Responsibilities
- Own financial modeling and forecasting for R&D investments, including engineering headcount, cloud infrastructure, AI, and compute-related costs.
- Build and maintain models that help leadership evaluate resource allocation, hiring scenarios, and investment decisions.
- Analyze cloud and infrastructure spending using data-driven insights to identify trends, efficiencies, and opportunities for cost optimization.
- Partner with engineering, AI, infrastructure, recruiting, and accounting teams to provide financial guidance and strategic recommendations.
- Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual planning processes, including reporting cycles and executive-level business reviews.
- Create automated and scalable reporting solutions that improve visibility into R&D performance and reduce manual analysis.
- Use AI-powered tools and financial systems to accelerate modeling, reporting, and decision-making workflows.
- Support build-versus-buy evaluations and strategic initiatives related to technology investments and operational efficiency.
- Translate complex financial and operational data into clear narratives for senior leadership and stakeholders.
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