Senior Strategic Finance Manager

<h3>Accountabilities</h3><li>Lead and enhance financial planning and analysis processes, including quarterly forecasts covering the profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow, as well as annual budgets and long-term financial plans.</li><li>Develop comprehensive financial models to assess product expansion, search monetization, marketing return on investment, potential acquisitions, and other strategic business initiatives.</li><li>Partner with cross-functional leaders to evaluate business performance, assess investment opportunities, and provide financial guidance that supports strategic priorities and profitable growth.</li><li>Review and communicate financial results, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and variances against forecasts to inform business decisions.</li><li>Own recurring financial reporting and analytical deliverables, including forecast variance analysis, user metrics, P&amp;L performance, and headcount reporting.</li><li>Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to evaluate the financial implications of changing business conditions, strategic investments, and new growth opportunities.</li><li>Present complex financial findings through concise, well-structured narratives and recommendations tailored to senior leadership in a remote, asynchronous work environment.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline and automate recurring financial analyses, reporting processes, and workflows using AI tools and business intelligence solutions.</li><li>Leverage platforms such as Tableau, Grafana, and AI-assisted tools to improve reporting efficiency, data accessibility, and financial visibility.</li><li>Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and analytical frameworks while promoting a culture of accountability, transparency, and evidence-based decision-making.</li><h2>Requirements</h2><li>At least 8 years of experience in strategic finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&amp;A), corporate development, investment banking, management consulting, or a related field.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills and extensive financial modeling experience, including the development and management of integrated three-statement financial forecasts.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex, ambiguous analytical projects from initial problem definition through execution and final recommendations.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial performance metrics, forecasting methodologies, budgeting processes, and strategic investment evaluation.</li><li>Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting practices.</li><li>Proven ability to build productive relationships with business partners and collaborate across departments to achieve organizational objectives.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain sophisticated financial concepts clearly and concisely to senior stakeholders.</li><li>Experience working effectively in remote, asynchronous environments, demonstrating strong ownership, organization, and independent judgment.</li><li>A proactive approach to improving analytical efficiency through process automation and the practical application of AI tools.</li><li>
<strong>Preferred qualifications:</strong>Experience with Tableau, Grafana, Sage Intacct, or similar financial reporting and business intelligence platforms.</li><li>Background in sales finance, go-to-market (GTM) finance, corporate finance, or mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A).</li><li>Experience within technology companies, advertising-supported business models, subscription-based services, or publicly traded organizations.</li><li>Strong critical-thinking skills, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to challenge assumptions and validate recommendations through data.</li><li>Candidates must be based in North America and comfortable participating in occasional video meetings and periodic team travel.</li><h2>Benefits</h2><li>
<strong>Competitive annual compensation:</strong>CAD $253,500–$284,417 for eligible Canadian-based candidates.</li><li>
<strong>Equity compensation:</strong>Stock options that provide an opportunity to participate in the organization's long-term success.</li><li>
<strong>Remote-first flexibility:</strong>Work remotely with flexible scheduling and no fixed core working hours, while maintaining an average full-time commitment of approximately 40 hours per week.</li><li>
<strong>Transparent compensation:</strong>Consistent compensation within the same professional level and global region, regardless of function, location within that region, gender, educational background, or years of experience.</li><li>
<strong>Work-life balance:</strong>Access to a team member support program focused on employee wellbeing and sustainable working practices.</li><li>
<strong>Home office support:</strong>Assistance with office setup to help create a productive remote workspace.</li><li>
<strong>Co-working allowance:</strong>Support for accessing co-working spaces when needed.</li><li>
<strong>Paid parental leave:</strong>Benefits designed to support employees and their families.</li><li>
<strong>Team connection:</strong>Opportunities to participate in an annual all-hands gathering and a team retreat to strengthen collaboration and relationships.</li><li>
<strong>Professional autonomy:</strong>An ownership-driven culture that encourages independent project management, critical thinking, and continuous learning.</li><li>
<strong>Important healthcare note:</strong>Company-sponsored health benefits are available to U.S.-based team members only and do not extend to employees located in Canada.</li>