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Fi · 5 days ago

Director of Strategic Finance

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

Fi is a company dedicated to transforming the human-pet relationship through innovative technology. They are seeking a Director of Strategic Finance to lead their finance team, guiding investment, planning, and operational strategies as the company expands into new markets and products.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsumerPetWearables

Responsibilities

Lead Strategic Finance and FP&A — Build scalable models and processes that drive clarity and accountability. Lead forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning as Fi’s product ecosystem grows. Establish and track key metrics to guide performance

Lead and Develop the Team — Mentor a high-performing team of finance professionals responsible for reporting, forecasting, and partnering with Fi’s executive team to drive growth

Shape Commercial Strategy — Partner with leadership on go to market and pricing strategy to ensure the business has a clear, data-backed view of what’s working and what’s next. Collaborate with various departments to translate financial insights into actionable strategies and measurable outcomes

Modernize and Scale Financial Intelligence — Elevate and automate financial reporting and dashboards to make insights sharper, faster, and more forward-looking. Build systems to scale efficiently as the company grows in complexity

Support Investor Relations and Financing - Prepare Board and investor materials that tell a concise story of Fi’s performance and growth trajectory

Qualification

Strategic financeFP&AFinancial modelingInvestment bankingPrivate equityVenture capitalFinancial planning toolsBI toolsERP systemsTeam leadershipCross-functional collaborationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsSelf-motivatedCollaborative team player

Required

10+ years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or high-growth technology companies

Ability to step into a breadth of Finance functions, from sales operations, pricing strategy, business performance reporting, financing, FP&A, and long range planning

Deep expertise in building and managing financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis processes

Ability to zoom in and out of business goals and financial details, translate complex models into clear narratives, and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership

Familiarity with GAAP, financial planning tools, BI tools, ERP systems

Experience leading small, high-impact teams and collaborating cross-functionally with executives

Highly efficient, self-motivated, and collaborative team player who thrives in fast-paced, scaling environments

Exceptional organizational and communication skills