Smartly · 1 month ago
Finance Business Partner
Smartly is an AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. The Finance Business Partner role is a critical link between Finance and the business, providing financial insight and analysis to support C-Suite stakeholders in driving growth and profitability.
Ad TargetingAdvertisingAdvertising PlatformsE-CommerceSocial Media Advertising
Responsibilities
Act as a strategic business partner to Leadership and department heads, delivering financial and data-driven analyses with impactful insights and recommendations
Track, analyze, and forecast key business and financial KPIs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Lead quarterly forecasting and budget planning processes in close partnership with Leadership and department leaders
Support commercial decisions, including pricing, deal reviews, and investment cases, through robust financial modeling
Drive process improvements across forecasting, reporting, and business partnering activities
Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Ops and Product teams
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Commercial Finance/FP&A/Consulting or Private Equity/VC
5+ years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, private equity, venture capital, investment banking, management consulting, public markets investing, or equity research
Strong understanding of how finance enables strategic growth
Exceptional analytical and modeling skills, with the ability to turn numbers into narrative
Advanced Excel user, comfortable working with SQL, large data models, and performance frameworks
Confident in managing P&Ls, forecasts, and headcount plans
Strong communicator with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, including executive leadership
Collaborative mindset with a track record of building relationships across teams, regions, and functions
Self-starter: curious, adaptable, and motivated by impact — always looking for ways to improve how things work
Preferred
SaaS or Agency experience is highly desirable, though not essential
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Company
Smartly
Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22.8MKey Investors
Highland EuropeLifeline Ventures
2019-12-18Acquired
2019-11-29Series Unknown
2017-09-19Secondary Market· $20M
Recent News
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