Strategic Finance, Corporate

As a Strategic Finance professional at Scale, you will support the development and implementation of financial consolidation, manage expense forecasts, and own financial reporting for the leadership team. You'll collaborate closely with accounting to ensure accurate month-end closes and execute financial strategies that align with our growth objectives.

To thrive in the Strategic Finance role at Scale, you should have at least 2 years of financial analysis experience, preferably in Corporate Finance or Strategic Finance. Having up to a year of investment banking experience is a plus. A solid understanding of project management, Excel modeling, and data manipulation is also essential.

Currently, the Strategic Finance position at Scale is based in San Francisco, CA. While remote work is becoming more common, we're committed to fostering collaboration within our teams, and this specific role is vital for on-site engagement with various departments.

At Scale, the Strategic Finance team offers a welcoming environment for professional development. Employees can gain diverse experiences by collaborating with different departments, contributing to critical financial decisions, and enhancing their financial analysis skills in a fast-paced AI landscape.

The compensation for the Strategic Finance role at Scale ranges from $130,000 to $175,000 USD, depending on experience and location. Additionally, you’ll enjoy benefits including comprehensive health coverage, retirement benefits, and a generous learning and development stipend, among others.

When answering this question, provide examples of forecasting methods you've utilized and the impact those forecasts had on business decisions. Detail any specific metrics you tracked and how your insights contributed to financial stability or growth.

Discuss your time management strategies and prioritization techniques. Share examples where you successfully juggled multiple projects, emphasizing any tools or methodologies you used to stay organized and efficient.

Highlight the financial analysis tools such as Google Suite, Excel, or any Business Intelligence software you're experienced with. Illustrate how you used these tools to analyze data, create reports, and support decision-making processes.

Provide a streamlined narrative of a challenging project, focusing on the obstacles faced, your strategic approach to solving them, and the successful outcome. This demonstrates not just your analytical skills, but your problem-solving capabilities.

Discuss how collaboration is integral to the Strategic Finance role. Use examples of how you have partnered with various departments to achieve common financial goals and drive strategic initiatives.

Explain the steps you take to maintain accuracy, such as rigorous checks and balances, collaboration with accounting, and continuous learning to stay updated on financial regulations and practices.

Outline potential strategies that align with Scale's mission, such as optimizing budget allocation, identifying growth opportunities through market analysis, and leveraging financial forecasts to inform strategic decisions.

Share examples that illustrate your ability to actively listen, adapt your analyses based on feedback, and demonstrate a growth mindset in your work as a finance professional.

Discuss specific process improvements you've implemented, focusing on how these changes enhanced efficiency, accuracy, or stakeholder satisfaction, and the measurable results that followed.

Describe your approach to building and maintaining relationships. Emphasize active communication, understanding stakeholder objectives, and being a trusted advisor, which are crucial for a successful Strategic Finance professional.