Strategic Finance Lead

Billd•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are searching for an experienced, dynamic Strategic Finance Lead who will report directly to our CFO. This role will have elements of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Treasury and Capital Markets. You will oversee and manage all aspects of forecasting and financial modeling, annual budget planning, regular budget analysis, reporting, and act as a business partner with stakeholders across the company, including working closely with the CEO. In addition, this role is vital to the company’s interface with capital providers both on strategic and operational levels. Our ideal candidate is someone who is proactive in the financial planning processes and can confidently synthesize and present results to stakeholders while implementing recommendations in collaboration with other members of the team.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or other quantitative field
Rigorous financial planning training and experience
Experience with complex financial forecasting (preferably at fintech company)
Robust experience in financial modeling
Expert in Microsoft Excel
Analytical skills that allow for the development of data-driven reports
Demonstrated ability to manage time and prioritize projects to meet deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively relate data to coworkers
Excellent critical thinking skills to help solve business problems and make decisions
Strong focus on attention to details that could impact results
General knowledge of accounting, business operations, objectives, strategies, processes, and information flow

Responsibilities

Partner and support stakeholders and executive leaders with annual budget planning, regular budget analysis, financial modeling, and support with expense management and headcount planning
Provide budget variance reconciliations and track key operational and financial metrics, creating and implementing recommendations with respective stakeholders
Drive growth and operational improvements across the company, identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency
Partner with People Operations on headcount and compensation planning processes
Maintain the operating model for the business and provide revenue, expense and balance sheet projections
Perform advanced excel analytics and reporting on financial and business metrics
Design business analysis and data recording systems for use throughout the company
Maintain analytical files and perform updates as necessary to ensure accuracy and relevance
Track data to identify changes in financial and business trends
Responsible for daily management of liquidity and cash forecasting models and reporting
Analyze various financing options to determine optimal funding strategy and prepare cash recycling and funding requests for debt facilities, as needed
Assist with reporting requirements and covenant compliance for external stakeholders
Manage the daily payments process and execute payments according to the company's liquidity management policy
Develop and maintain reports across system-of-record and business intelligence platforms
Support recurring and ad-hoc business performance analyses as they relate to cash flow and debt obligations.
Support due diligence and ongoing lender and investor relations