Join Factory as a Strategic Finance member to build financial infrastructure and partner with various teams in a high-growth environment.
Posted by employer 3 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
AI in the day-to-day
Help us leverage AI across every part of the finance org - from modeling, to reporting, to insight generation
Requirements
- Experience
- 4–7 years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In the Strategic Finance role at Factory, the individual will engage in a variety of tasks, including managing financial models and driving annual planning and budgeting processes. Key skills include advanced financial modeling, analytical rigor, and the ability to communicate complex data effectively to stakeholders. This position is ideal for someone with 4-7 years of experience in strategic finance or related fields, particularly within fast-paced tech environments. The role also emphasizes collaboration across departments and a strong interest in leveraging AI to enhance financial operations.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Factory's career page.
- Factory has 55 other open roles including Solutions Engineer, Mid-Market, SF, Solutions Engineer, Field Partner Sales Leader, US - Central/West.
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Quick facts
- Is the Strategic Finance role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, CA.
- How much experience is required?
- 4–7 years of relevant experience for this Strategic Finance role.
- Where is the role based?
- Factory is hiring for this position in San Francisco, CA.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, Finance, SaaS.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Factory targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Strategic Finance role at Factory.
From the original posting
About the Role
Factory is looking for a Strategic Finance hire to be a foundational member of our Finance team. You will partner directly with Sales, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and senior leadership to build the financial infrastructure that powers our most important decisions.
This is a generalist role with broad scope - spanning planning, operations, go-to-market finance, board and investor reporting, and strategic projects.
What you will do and achieve
Own and maintain the company's core financial models
Drive the annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles, partnering with leaders across the business
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Engineering, and senior leadership to align financial outcomes with company strategy
Define, track, and report on the KPIs that measure topline performance, unit economics, and operational efficiency
Build business cases for strategic decisions including pricing, deal structuring, investments, hiring plans, and product launches
Prepare board, investor, and executive materials that distill complex data into clear narratives and influence key decisions
Partner closely with our Accounting team to evolve financial reporting and broader finance operations
Help us leverage AI across every part of the finance org - from modeling, to reporting, to insight generation
Qualifications
4-7+ years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, consulting, or growth investing
Operational experience at a fast-paced, high-growth technology company strongly preferred
Expert financial modeling skills
Strong analytical rigor and the ability to critically evaluate opportunities and risks in financials
Excellent communication and storytelling ability - can translate complex models and datasets into concise narratives, visuals, and recommendations for executives
Familiarity with SaaS, usage-based, and consumption-driven business models
Comfort with ambiguity and a 'roll up your sleeves' mindset in a lean, fast-paced environment
Enthusiasm for AI and Factory's mission to redefine how software is built
Nice to have:
Background in AI, ML, or cloud infrastructure economics
Experience using AI tools to automate finance workflows
This is an in-office position (5 days/week) in San Francisco (walking distance to Caltrain)