Strategic Finance Manager, Gen AI
$176k - $221k • San Francisco, CA
Posted 1mo ago
Job Location
San Francisco, CA
Tech Stack
Remote Work Policy
On-site
Categories
Applied AI Engineer
About the job
Scale is seeking a high-performing Strategic Finance Manager to support its rapidly growing Generative AI (GenAI) business. This role involves partnering with leadership across Product, Operations, Growth, and Go-to-Market teams to bring financial rigor to decision-making, develop actionable insights, and build scalable financial systems. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, with a blend of analytical skills, business acumen, and strong execution capabilities. You will be responsible for evolving the GenAI financial forecasting model, supporting performance management, evaluating strategic initiatives, and conducting financial analyses for new ventures. Collaboration with Accounting and Corporate Finance teams to refine financial processes and systems is also a key aspect of this position.
Responsibilities
- Own and evolve the GenAI financial forecasting model, ensuring accuracy and insight across planning cycles.
- Support reporting and performance management, including weekly/monthly reviews, consolidations, and ad hoc analyses.
- Partner with GenAI leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate and execute strategic and operational initiatives.
- Conduct financial analyses and build business cases for new products, partnerships, and investments.
- Collaborate with Accounting and Corporate Finance to improve close, reporting, and planning cadences.
- Continuously improve financial processes and systems for scalability, forecast precision, and data visibility.
Requirements
- 4-6 years of experience in Strategic Finance, FP&A, or Business Operations, preferably in a high-growth tech company.
- 2 years of investment banking experience at a top-tier firm.
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of distilling complexity into clear narratives for non-finance stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and PowerPoint, with strong command of financial modeling best practices.
- Experience with SQL or Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau).
- Familiarity with Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, or other planning systems.
Benefits
- Base salary
- Equity compensation
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Learning and development stipend
- Generous PTO
- Commuter stipend