STRATEGY & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Accountabilities: The Strategy & Operations Manager will serve as a strategic partner to business leaders by driving financial planning, operational improvements, and data-driven decision-making. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, ownership, and the ability to translate complex challenges into practical recommendations. • Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes across revenue, expenses, and cash flow. • Build, maintain, and improve financial models to support business planning and strategic decisions. • Conduct high-impact strategic analyses related to pricing, go-to-market performance, product launches, market opportunities, and business growth initiatives. • Partner with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Finance teams to identify opportunities, evaluate performance, and improve operational efficiency. • Support the operational foundation of embedded finance products by analyzing business models, partnerships, and growth opportunities. • Develop actionable recommendations by combining business insights, financial data, and market analysis. • Create and improve reporting frameworks, dashboards, and processes to increase visibility into business performance. • Use tools such as Excel/Google Sheets, SQL, and business intelligence platforms to gather, analyze, and communicate insights. • Drive automation and process improvements across financial planning and revenue operations. • Support corporate development initiatives, including market research, strategic opportunities, diligence activities, and investor reporting. • Prepare executive-level presentations and communicate recommendations clearly to stakeholders. Requirements: The ideal candidate is a strategic and analytical professional with experience in finance, business operations, and high-growth technology environments. They should be comfortable working independently, managing ambiguity, and influencing decisions across multiple teams. • 5–7 years of professional experience, including 2–3 years within a high-growth SaaS or technology startup environment. • Previous experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, corporate strategy, or business operations preferred. • Strong financial modeling skills with experience building and managing revenue, expense, and cash flow forecasts. • Advanced analytical skills with the ability to independently collect, manipulate, and interpret business data. • Experience using tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, Looker, Salesforce, Stripe, or similar business systems. • Ability to transform ambiguous business questions into structured analyses and actionable recommendations. • Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights, provide recommendations, and influence stakeholders. • Comfortable collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Finance teams. • Experience leveraging AI tools to improve productivity, analysis, and operational workflows. • Strong ownership mindset with the ability to create processes, solve problems, and execute independently. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with changing priorities. Benefits: • Competitive compensation package with equity opportunities. • $200,000 compensation package with equity. • Long-term equity flexibility with a 10-year exercise window for vested options. • Fully remote work environment with flexible working arrangements. • Suggested 4–5 weeks of annual time off for mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. • $2,000 workspace setup budget to support an effective home office. • $1,000 annual learning and development stipend. • Opportunity to work within a growing technology company backed by leading investors. • Exposure to strategic initiatives, corporate development, and high-impact business decisions. • Collaborative culture built around ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.