Strategic Finance & FP&A Manager

As the Strategic Finance & FP&A Manager at Clair, you will drive key financial projects that support the company's growth and strategy. Your responsibilities will include enhancing financial planning and forecasting processes, developing consolidated financial models, creating insightful reports for various stakeholders, and providing strategic decision support to guide company initiatives.

To thrive as the Strategic Finance & FP&A Manager at Clair, candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in investment banking, private equity, or strategic finance in high-growth environments. A strong analytical mindset, exceptional Excel skills, and a Bachelor's in a quantitative field are essential for success in this role.

Working as a Strategic Finance & FP&A Manager at Clair means engaging in a vibrant, collaborative setting. You’ll experience a hybrid work model based in NYC, where you’ll enjoy flexibility while still participating in vital in-person team interactions. Plus, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team focused on making financial freedom accessible to everyone.

At Clair, professional growth is a priority. As a Strategic Finance & FP&A Manager, you’ll gain exposure to real business challenges and have a direct impact on the company's direction. You’ll also benefit from mentorship opportunities, continuous learning through cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to lead strategic projects that enhance your skill set.

The Strategic Finance & FP&A Manager role at Clair stands out because it combines strategic oversight with hands-on financial analysis in a mission-driven environment. Unlike traditional finance roles, you’ll work closely with leadership, collaborate on innovative projects, and contribute to transforming how workers experience financial services.

When responding, highlight specific financial modeling expertise, such as your familiarity with various valuation methods, cash flow forecasting, and the ability to manipulate financial data effectively. Share examples of how you've used financial models to influence key business decisions.

Explain your strategy for prioritization, whether it involves analyzing project scope, deadlines, and impact. Discuss past experiences where you successfully juggled multiple priorities without compromising quality or deadlines.

Outline a systematic approach, such as assessing current processes, gathering stakeholder feedback, and implementing data-driven changes that improve efficiency and accuracy. Use examples to illustrate specific improvements you've made in past roles.

Share a relevant example demonstrating your analytical skills and how your insights contributed to strategic decision-making, such as guiding unit economics or evaluating customer acquisition strategies. Focus on your analytical approach and the outcome.

Discuss methods for maintaining accuracy, including peer reviews, using advanced data management tools, and maintaining an organized data architecture. Provide examples of situations where your attention to detail led to error-free financial reports.

Emphasize the significance of cash flow forecasting in ensuring liquidity, supporting strategic planning, and facilitating informed business decisions. Discuss how you've improved forecasting accuracy in past roles.

Describe your ability to simplify complex information into compelling narratives, utilizing visual aids such as graphs and charts to enhance understanding. Share an example where this skill was crucial in your communications.

Talk about establishing clear KPIs, leveraging dashboards for real-time monitoring, and communicating findings regularly with stakeholders. Use specific metrics you’ve tracked in previous roles to illustrate your point.

Explain your systematic approach, such as conducting a thorough investigation to identify the source of the discrepancy, collaborating with relevant teams to resolve it, and implementing processes to prevent future occurrences.

Articulate your passion for making a direct impact on a company that prioritizes financial freedom. Discuss how Clair's mission aligns with your own values and ambitions in finance, and make connections between your experience and the role.