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Director of Strategic Finance

Fi, New York, NY, United States


Fi is looking for a Director of Strategic Finance to lead and elevate our high‑performing, data‑driven Strategic Finance team. This role will shape how Fi scales by building the financial clarity, systems, and strategy that power our next phase of growth.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead Strategic Finance and FP&A: Own the three‑statement model, build unit economics frameworks, and lead scenario analysis that drives capital allocation decisions. Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long‑range planning as Fi’s product ecosystem grows. Establish and track key metrics to guide performance.
  • Lead and Develop the Team: Mentor a high‑performing team of finance professionals responsible for strategic planning, reporting, and forecasting.
  • Shape Commercial Strategy: Partner with leadership on pricing strategy, and architect financial frameworks to guide go‑to‑market decisions. Ensure the business has a clear, data‑backed view of what’s working and what’s next.
  • Modernize and Scale Financial Intelligence: Elevate and automate financial reporting for faster and sharper insights. Build systems to scale efficiently as the company grows.
  • Support Investor Relations and Financing: Support efforts around capital markets, investor relations, and financing, including the financial narrative around Fi’s performance and growth trajectory.

What You’ll Bring:

  • 10+ years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or high‑growth technology companies
  • Ability to lead across a wide range of Finance functions — from fundraising and investor relations to pricing strategy, sales operations, long‑range planning, FP&A, and business performance reporting.
  • Deep expertise in building and managing financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis processes
  • Ability to zoom in and out of business goals and financial details, translate complex models into clear narratives, and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership
  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP, advanced financial modeling, and comfort with BI and analytics platforms. Ability to build complex models and work hands‑on with data.
  • Experience leading small, high‑impact teams and collaborating cross‑functionally with executives.
  • Highly efficient, self‑motivated, and collaborative team player who thrives in fast‑paced, scaling environments.
  • Exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Why You'll Love Us:

  • Time to Recharge: Enjoy flexible PTO to take the breaks you need.
  • Top‑Notch Health Coverage: We’ve got your back (and teeth and eyes) with full medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Wellness Perks: Free access to One Medical, Kindbody, and Talkspace to keep you feeling your best.
  • Dog‑Friendly Office: Bring your pup to work — they’re part of the team, too.
  • Give Back to the Pups: Make tails wag with a $500 annual donation to a dog charity of your choice through our BarkBack Program.
  • Free Fi Membership: Your furry best friend(s) get all the benefits of a Fi collar, on us!
  • Love for Friends + Family: Share the Fi magic with loved ones through our gifting program.

150,000 - 230,000 USD a year

Fi is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Fi makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and our needs at the time.

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