(Sr) Finance Manager

As a (Sr) Finance Manager at Finary, your key responsibilities will include developing financial strategies to support rapid scaling, managing cash flow to maintain a healthy runway, and delivering timely financial reporting. You'll optimize financial operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and provide business insights to improve long-term profitability. Your role will be critical in driving our financial vision forward while working closely with internal teams to implement processes that support our growth.

To be considered for the (Sr) Finance Manager position at Finary, you should have previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a scale-up environment. Strong financial acumen is essential, as is the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights. Familiarity with SaaS and fintech regulations, as well as key financial metrics, will greatly benefit your application. We’re seeking proactive individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at cross-functional collaboration.

Finary ensures financial stability and growth through the strategic oversight of financial planning and reporting. As a (Sr) Finance Manager, you'll maintain a strong cash runway, optimize cash flow management, and implement efficient financial processes. Your role in analyzing key financial metrics and providing actionable recommendations will help drive sustainable growth, making sure that our financial operations align with our ambitious scaling objectives.

The culture at Finary is dynamic, challenging, and rewarding, particularly for the (Sr) Finance Manager. We emphasize learning and autonomy, empowering you to bring innovative ideas to the table. Collaboration with a team of A-players who excel in their fields is a hallmark of our work environment. While the pace can be intense, it fosters a sense of shared purpose and commitment to revolutionizing personal finance, making Finary an exciting place to contribute your skills.

As a (Sr) Finance Manager at Finary, you’ll have numerous opportunities for professional growth, including hands-on experiences in scaling financial operations, leading strategic initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll also be involved in high-level decision-making processes that influence the company’s future. Working alongside experienced industry leaders, you’ll gain invaluable insights and mentorship that support your career development in the fast-evolving fintech landscape.

In your answer, detail specific roles you've held as a Finance Manager or in similar positions. Highlight any experience in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting. Emphasize how you contributed to financial strategy and growth, especially in a scalable company, and discuss any notable challenges you overcame.

When answering, share your methods for prioritizing tasks effectively, perhaps using tools or frameworks. Discuss how you assess urgency versus importance and provide examples of how you've successfully managed competing deadlines in past roles.

Your response should include key metrics such as ARR, cash burn rate, gross margin, and customer acquisition costs. Explain why these metrics matter, especially in a SaaS or fintech context, and provide insight on how you’ve utilized these in decision-making in the past.

Describe your approach to cash flow management, including techniques you apply to optimize cash inflow and outflow. Discuss how you've maintained cash runway in previous roles and provide quantifiable outcomes or improvements achieved due to your strategies.

Discuss several strategies you could use to enhance profitability, which may include cost reduction techniques, better pricing strategies, or optimizing operational efficiency. Ground your suggestions in data-driven insights and examples from your experience.

In your answer, emphasize your understanding of relevant financial regulations, your experience implementing compliance protocols, and your ability to stay updated on regulatory changes. Describe a situation where you successfully navigated a compliance challenge.

Provide details of a financial model you’ve created that had a significant impact on decision-making. Explain the model's purpose, how it was received by stakeholders, and the outcomes it facilitated in the organization.

Discuss your systematic approach to preparing for financial audits, including documentation organization, collaboration with auditors, and proactive troubleshooting. Give an example of a seamless audit experience you facilitated.

Share insights on how technology, like financial software and data analytics tools, enhances finance management processes. Discuss any specific tools you've used and the efficiencies they provided to your previous teams.

When answering, discuss your strategy for addressing disagreements constructively, highlighting the importance of open communication and collaboration. Provide an example where you’ve successfully navigated such a situation while maintaining a positive working relationship.