Head of Strategic Finance

San Francisco Bay Area (Onsite) $250K/yr Permanent

About the job

My client, a high-growth pre-IPO SaaS firm, is looking for a Head of Strategic Finance with Pigment experienceto drive the numbers behind our growth and shape the company’s financial strategy. You’ll partner directly with the executive team to inform key decisions, optimize resource allocation, and build scalable finance processes, as they trek towards IPO.

Beyond leading planning, forecasting, and strategic analyses, you’ll own strategic finance and revenue operations, working cross functionally to model new opportunities, support pricing, contracting, and go-to-market initiatives, and ensure every investment moves the business forward. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your insights will directly influence company direction and growth.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, on-site

What you’ll do:

Strategic Finance & Forecasting

  • Develop and manage financial models to guide strategic decisions
  • Lead rolling forecasts aligned with company objectives
  • Drive scenario planning and analyses to identify growth opportunities

Budgeting & Variance Analysis

  • Manage budgeting processes and track departmental performance
  • Identify trends, manage risks, and highlight growth opportunities

Financial Reporting & Metrics

  • Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for leadership and board meetings
  • Define, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPI’s)
  • Support month-end close, invoicing, and related financial processes

Revenue Operations Support

  • Collaborate with Revenue and Growth teams on pricing, contracts, and market investments
  • Assess and model new revenue opportunities, providing strategic insights

Financial Infrastructure & Tools

  • Streamline financial systems and processes to ensure accuracy and scalability
  • Enhance efficiency and reliability of financial data reporting

Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Provide financial expertise and strategic advice across departments

What we’re seeking

  • 8+ years in strategic finance, FP&A (SaaS experience necessary)
  • Proven experience building financial models and influencing strategic decisions at the leadership level
  • Advanced Excel proficiency
  • Experience with Pigment EPM tool
  • Strong analytical, communication, and storytelling skills — able to translate numbers into strategy
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment with a hands-on approach
  • Proven track record collaborating cross-functionally
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field

How we support you

  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401K
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Equity compensation packages
  • Open door policy & collaborative culture
  • Strong equity scheme

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    Alaina May

    Associate Consultant

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