Senior Associate, Strategic Finance & Business Operations

GreenLite•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GreenLite is seeking a motivated Senior Associate, Strategic Finance / Business Operations to help drive financial strategy and operational rigor during our next phase of growth. The Strategic Finance & Business Operations team is responsible for providing data-driven insights to inform strategic, financial, and operational decision-making. This is a central, high-leverage role responsible for increasing clarity, rigor, and execution velocity across the company as a force multiplier to the leadership team. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and execution. You will partner closely with leaders across functions to analyze business performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive initiatives that increase growth, efficiency, and operational discipline. This role demands a highly analytical and strategic thinker who can rapidly dissect complex quantitative problems and translate data into actionable insights, strategies, and structured actionable plans, and work cross-functionally to turn strategy into execution. You’re coming to us from a Strategic Finance, Business Operations, FP&A, or other highly analytical role at a fast growing startup, and may have begun your career in investing, consulting, and/or investment banking. The right person for this role is someone with 3-5+ years of top-tier experience who combines rigorous analytical training (banking, private equity, consulting, or similar) with ideally at least 1+ years of hands-on operating experience at a startup. This high-impact, high-visibility role is designed for someone early in their career who wants outsized ownership, executive exposure and is motivated by driving measurable business impact. If this sounds exciting to you, reach out – we want to hear from you.

Requirements

3-5+ years of professional experience, combining rigorous analytical training (banking, private equity, consulting, or similar), with ideally at least 1+ years of hands-on operating experience at a high-growth startup.
Superb financial modeling skills and extensive experience conducting quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills; proven ability to structure ambiguous problems and synthesize complex data into clear recommendations
Strong understanding of financial statements, business drivers, and investment metrics
Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill technical analyses into compelling insights for senior stakeholders
Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities simultaneously; sharp attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
High-energy, high-integrity and highly self-motivated, with a bias for action and comfort operating in dynamic, fast-moving environments
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics,or other relevant field.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of SQL and experience with BI tools is preferred

Responsibilities

Build and refine detailed financial and operating models that drive forecasting, performance analysis, and investment decisions
Analyze unit economics, customer segmentation, and retention metrics to inform long-term strategy and optimize resource allocation
Build dashboards and conduct analytical deep dives to improve visibility into business performance by breaking down metrics/trends into underlying drivers and root causes
Partner directly with functional leaders to execute high-priority initiatives to improve performance, efficiency, and financial outcomes
Lead high-priority analytical and strategic projects that inform key business decisions; deliver recurring insights and reporting to leadership that drive measurable decisions
Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen accuracy, scalability, and automation of financial reporting and operational systems
Support key financial deliverables including Board materials, investor reporting, management discussions and company performance reviews
Contribute to strategic initiatives tied to fundraising and long-term growth

Benefits

Competitive Compensation - Generous base salary & access to our Employee Equity Program, so you can grow with us.
Performance-Based Annual Bonuses - Rewards for high-impact results and contributions that move the needle.
Premium Health Coverage - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time team members and their families.
401(k) Retirement Plan - Helping you invest in your future with smart saving options.
Parental Leave - Generous parental leave for all parents to support your growing family.
Wellness Support - Monthly Wellness Stipend and full access to Wellhub, Talkspace, & Teladoc for your physical and mental well-being.
Weekly Team Lunches - Enjoy catered lunches every week in our NYC office. Great food, better company.
Company-Wide Team All Hands - Held twice a year, fostering transparency, alignment, and inspiration.
Team-Building Events - Regular opportunities to connect, collaborate, and celebrate as a team.
Unlimited PTO - Flexible time off so you can recharge, travel, or take care of life as needed.
Hybrid Work Environment – Our team thrives on collaboration, so we’re in the office 4 days per week. In the summer, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, we switch to a 3-day in-office schedule to give everyone extra flexibility.