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Toast is driven by building the all-in-one restaurant platform that helps restaurants operate their business, increase sales, engage guests, and keep employees happy. 

The Strategic Finance team is responsible for providing data-driven insights to inform strategic, financial, and operational decision-making across the company. We are seeking a Senior Associate to partner with our International team to achieve their business goals, drive efficient growth, and take on high-profile strategic projects. This is a high-impact role supporting our fast-growing international expansion that will offer exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to drive long-term shareholder value. 

About this roll* (Responsibilities) 

*Location preference for Boston or San Francisco Bay Area

  • Be a finance business partner to the International team, supporting Toast’s commercial expansion outside the U.S.
  • Collaborate with business partners to gather data and produce comprehensive financial projections and forecasts across each non-U.S. market, ensuring alignment with business goals
  • Deliver monthly/quarterly reporting and analysis for International financials and KPIs, ensuring key issues, risks, and business drivers are understood and highlighted
  • Develop a deep understanding of Toast’s business model for international commercial expansion, including unit economics, product and market strategies, and internal processes
  • Assist in ad-hoc analyses and deep dives into strategic issues to improve decision making
  • Communicate clearly, knowledgeably and transparently with cross functional stakeholders (including but not limited to Finance, Sales, Marketing, Onboarding) to build trusted relationships and enhance business outcomes
  • Continuously examine opportunities to optimize processes and models to provide more timely and relevant insights across Toast

Do you have the right ingredients*? (Requirements)

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 4+ years of experience in Strategic Finance, FP&A, investment banking, or equivalent field
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
  • Self-starter capable of independently navigating ambiguity 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills amongst a range of audiences
  • Positive attitude, high attention to detail, and comfort working in a matrix organization
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth and evolving environment

Special Sauce* (Nice to Haves)

  • Working knowledge of SQL or experience with BI tools
  • Working knowledge of Adaptive, Netsuite and Zip
  • Experience working in a high growth SaaS company
  • Public company Strategic Finance background; partnership with a Go-to-market organization

*We love a great bread/food pun

Our Spread* of Total Rewards
We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits.

The base salary range for this role is listed below. The starting salary will be determined based on skills and experience. In addition to base salary, our total rewards components include cash compensation (overtime, bonus/commissions if eligible), equity, and benefits.
Pay Range
$102,000$163,000 USD

 

We are Toasters

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success.

At Toast our employees are our secret ingredient. When they are powered to succeed, Toast succeeds.

The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse industries. We embrace and are excited by this diversity, believing that only through authenticity, inclusivity, high standards of respect and trust, and leading with humility will we be able to achieve our goals.

Baking inclusive principles into our company and diversity into our design provides equitable opportunities for all and enhances our ability to be first in class in all aspects of our industry.

Bready* to make a change? Apply today!

Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@toasttab.com.

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What You Should Know About Senior Associate, Strategic Finance, Toast

Join the Toast team as a Senior Associate in Strategic Finance, where your analytical prowess will fuel our international ambitions! Working remotely from the USA, you'll be integral to supporting our International team as they expand Toast’s innovative restaurant platform beyond U.S. borders. This high-impact role will have you collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to generate comprehensive financial projections and insights. You’ll play a key role in understanding the unique unit economics and product strategies for different markets and will deliver essential reporting on international financials and KPIs. Your experience in Strategic Finance, strong Excel abilities, and interpersonal skills will ensure you navigate the fast-paced, high-growth landscape with ease. If you’re a self-starter looking to drive long-term shareholder value and contribute to high-profile strategic projects, we want to hear from you! With opportunities for exposure to senior leadership, your January could turn into a journey where you not only optimize financial processes but help make Toast the greatest platform for restaurants across the globe. Ready to take a bite out of this challenge? Join us and help elevate the Toast experience for our diverse clientele while enjoying a dynamic work environment.

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What are the responsibilities of a Senior Associate in Strategic Finance at Toast?

As a Senior Associate in Strategic Finance at Toast, you will be the finance business partner for the International team, collaborating to create financial projections and ensuring alignment with business goals. Your role will focus on delivering insightful reporting and analysis on international financials, helping to drive strategic initiatives crucial for Toast's growth outside the U.S.

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What qualifications are needed to apply for the Senior Associate position at Toast?

To be considered for the Senior Associate in Strategic Finance role at Toast, you should possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least 4 years of experience in Strategic Finance, FP&A, or similar fields. Advanced Excel skills and strong communication abilities are essential as well as a positive attitude and attention to detail.

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How does Toast support employee development in the Strategic Finance team?

Toast places a strong emphasis on professional growth, especially within the Strategic Finance team. As a Senior Associate, you will have direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to engage in high-profile strategic projects. Continuous learning and optimization projects are encouraged, which foster both personal and professional development.

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What tools and technologies should a Senior Associate in Strategic Finance at Toast be familiar with?

Candidates for the Senior Associate in Strategic Finance at Toast should ideally have a working knowledge of SQL and experience with BI tools. Familiarity with financial software like Adaptive, Netsuite, and Zip is also advantageous, as these tools will aid in enhancing your analysis and reporting capabilities.

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What is the pay range for a Senior Associate, Strategic Finance at Toast?

The base salary range for the Senior Associate in Strategic Finance role at Toast is between $102,000 and $163,000 USD, depending on skills and experience. In addition to base salary, employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that includes cash compensation, equity, and various benefits.

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