Finance Associate

Join our growing AI startup as a Finance Associate and become a strategic leader in driving our next phase of growth. This role is designed for ambitious finance professionals who want to go beyond traditional accounting and make a real impact on business strategy, investor relations, and financial decision-making.

What You'll Get

Work directly with founders to shape financial strategy and drive key business decisions

Own relationships with investors, vendors, and key stakeholders that directly impact company growth

Build the financial foundation of a scaling SaaS company with global ambitions

Develop expertise across finance, strategy, and business operations in a high-growth environment

We're looking for a finance professional who wants to be more than just a number-cruncher—someone who can influence business outcomes, build strategic relationships, and grow with us as we scale.

About This Role

Key Challenges You'll Solve

Strategic Financial Leadership - Drive revenue optimization and business growth through data-driven financial insights

Stakeholder Relationship Management - Build and nurture relationships with investors, key vendors, and strategic partners

Business Scaling - Design and implement financial frameworks that support rapid growth and operational excellence

This is an opportunity to have significant influence on our financial strategy while developing expertise across finance, strategy, and business development.

Outcomes Expected

Q2 Objectives: Optimize revenue collection processes, establish strategic vendor partnerships, and deliver investor-ready financial insights

Year 1 Objectives: Drive financial strategy, build investor confidence through exceptional reporting, and establish yourself as a key business partner to leadership

Responsibilities

Business Strategy & Financial Leadership

Strategic Analysis - Lead P&L analysis and provide actionable insights that drive business decisions and growth

Financial Planning - Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to support strategic initiatives

Business Intelligence - Create financial dashboards and reports that enable data-driven decision making across the organization

Growth Strategy - Partner with leadership on financial planning for scaling, fundraising, and strategic investments

Financial Excellence & Compliance

Expert Coordination - Manage relationships with external accounting firms, legal advisors, and regulatory experts

Strategic Compliance - Ensure seamless regulatory compliance while optimizing for business efficiency and growth

Advisory Management - Coordinate with external experts to support business objectives and maintain operational excellence

Investor Relations & Strategic Communication

Investor Storytelling - Craft compelling financial narratives and reports that showcase company growth and potential

Board Engagement - Support board meetings with strategic financial insights and performance analysis

Strategic Planning - Collaborate with leadership on financial strategy and investor communication initiatives

Revenue Management & Growth

Revenue Optimization - Drive customer payment strategies and collection processes to maximize cash flow and minimize DSO

Growth Analysis - Analyze revenue trends and provide insights to sales and leadership teams for strategic decision-making

Customer Financial Partnership - Work with sales and customer success to optimize billing processes and customer financial experience

Strategic Vendor Partnerships

Cost Strategy - Manage vendor expenses and payment optimization to improve company margins and cash flow

Partnership Development - Build strategic relationships with key suppliers and negotiate win-win agreements

Financial Planning - Coordinate expense planning and approval processes to support business growth initiatives

Talent Operations & Growth Support

Team Scaling Support - Facilitate smooth financial onboarding for new talent and ensure seamless integration

People Operations - Support HR and leadership with employee financial processes and compliance requirements