Strategic Finance Manager, GenAI

We are building the Finance team to help make data-driven and financially sound decisions for Scale. The Finance team is responsible for improving strategic, financial, and operational decisions by partnering with the leadership team in making critical decisions across Scale.

Who we think will succeed in this role

We are looking for a high-performing, all-rounded finance athlete to join our team and support the rapidly growing Generative AI business. This role is ideal for someone with 2-3 years of experience in a fast-paced environment who thrives in ambiguity, can juggle multiple workstreams, and brings a mix of analytical rigor, business acumen, and strong execution.

Key Responsibilities

Forecasting & Reporting

• Own, elevate and maintain the Generative AI financial forecasting model
• Support the Finance team in weekly and monthly reporting, consolidations, and ad hoc analytical requests

Strategic Support for GenAI Leadership

• Partner with GenAI leadership to evaluate and execute key strategic and operational initiatives aimed at scaling the business multifold
• Conduct financial analyses to support decision-making and business case development

Continuous improvement

• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing forecast accuracy and building scalable consolidation processes
• Collaborate closely with Accounting during monthly close processes
• Identify and implement best practices in forecasting methodology and reporting cadences

Ideally, you would have:

• 1-2 years of experience in FP&A or Strategic Finance at an high-growth operating company, preferably in the technology sector
• 1+ years of investment banking experience at a top-tier firm (e.g., bulge bracket or elite boutique)
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with an ability to distill complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent mastery of Google Suite, and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• A Bachelor’s degree with a major in Finance/Accounting/Mathematics or equivalent

Nice to haves:

• Experience in SQL or other Business Intelligence tools
• Experience with Adaptive Insights or other financial planning tools