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Director, Strategic Finance - Payments

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We are seeking a seasoned finance leader to manage the finance function for our payments business. This person will be responsible for end-to-end financial support of the payments business including the planning process, defining and tracking key financial metrics, pricing, influencing overall business strategy, and board documents. This role will also be responsible for driving scale and process optimization into the work we do to effectively support our payments business as it grows.

What You’ll Do:

Act as a finance lead providing centralized support for our payments business, working closely with the GM, CCO, Controller, Treasury and external partners
Own financial reporting including BOD materials, monthly business reviews, benchmarking and other analyses
Go deep on understanding business drivers and develop insights across segments and cohorts to understand trends and proactively identify areas of opportunity and risk
Lead financial planning for our payments business (e.g. Annual and Long Range Planning), partnering across the FP&A team and the business to define the calendar, standardized templates, and support consolidation
Help define and deliver the strategy for our payments product with rigorous thinking and frameworks and answer key questions business leaders are wrestling with, including GTM plans, pricing, underwriting procedures, balance sheet optimization, partnerships and M&A where needed
Partner with Data Science and Operations on requirements to identify and improve systems and tools needed to effectively scale with business growth
Build and develop a high caliber team to scale with the business over time

What We’re Looking For:

10+ years of experience in strategic finance, preferably at a high growth, fintech focused business; consulting experience and/or MBA a plus
Be a strategic, opinionated partner to these businesses and influence the overall product strategy
Finance minded with strong operational focus to drive process, systems, and execution in a scalable and repeatable way. Prior FP&A experience combined with business unit/operational/strategic roles is a plus
Able to “roll up sleeves” and go deep into the business analytics, understanding details while managing Exec level communication
Proven ability to build strong collaborative working relationships with the business while effectively working cross functionally to drive alignment
Exceptional analytical capabilities and business acumen with the ability to simplify and distill complex business information in a consumable way
Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and thrive in an unstructured, fast-paced environment
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills (including verbal and written communication skills). Must be able to work in a Matrix, leading both direct and indirect reports.

The posted pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the compensation for this position and is subject to change based on business need. To determine a successful candidate’s starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, an evaluation of the candidate’s skills and experience, market demands, and internal parity.

For roles with on-target-earnings (OTE), the pay range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping draw period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets. Candidates may receive more information from the recruiter.

Pay Range

$172,500—$292,000 USD

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What You Should Know About Director, Strategic Finance - Payments, Navan

If you're ready to take charge as the Director of Strategic Finance at an innovative payments company in New York, you've come to the right place! This exciting role is geared towards a seasoned finance leader who will be the backbone of our finance function in the payments business. In this position, you will engage with key stakeholders to provide comprehensive financial support, overseeing essential tasks like financial reporting, annual planning, and optimization of pricing strategies. You’ll dive deep into business drivers, enabling you to surface trends and recognize opportunities for growth while mitigating risks. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will help define and navigate our payments product strategy, all while crafting compelling financial presentations for our board of directors. The ability to build a high-performing team is crucial as your insights and analysis will equip our company with the necessary tools to scale effectively during this period of tremendous growth. With 10+ years of strategic finance experience under your belt, you'll not only bring a strong financial acumen but also the operational focus required to execute plans efficiently. If you're passionate about driving real impact within a fast-paced environment while fostering collaborative relationships, we want to hear from you!

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What are the main responsibilities of the Director, Strategic Finance at the payments company?

The Director, Strategic Finance at our payments company will oversee the financial function, manage comprehensive financial reporting, guide the annual and long-range planning processes, and collaborate with various departments to strategize on pricing, underwriting, and overall business advancement.