Joblaze summary

The Strategic Finance Associate at Check plays a crucial role in managing the company's financial model and supporting annual planning processes, ensuring that decision-making is informed by thorough analysis. This position requires strong financial modeling and analytical skills, along with experience in investment banking or similar fields. Ideal candidates are strategic thinkers with a knack for simplifying complex issues, making this role suitable for those with a background in finance, particularly in high-growth tech environments. Check's collaborative team culture emphasizes ownership and cross-functional engagement, fostering an environment where innovative solutions can thrive.

Joblaze insights

Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Check's careers page November 2, 2026.
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Quick facts

Is the Strategic Finance Associate role remote?: It's hybrid — Check expects some on-site time in Remote.
How much experience is required?: At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Strategic Finance Associate role.
Where is the role based?: Check is hiring for this position in Remote.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI, Presentation Skills, analytical skills, financial modeling.
What seniority level is this role?: Check targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Strategic Finance Associate role at Check.

From the original posting

The team and role

The Finance and Business Operations team helps Check turn insight into action. We combine curiosity, data, and operational context to develop a deep understanding of how the business works, get to the root of problems, and identify opportunities for improvement.

We pressure-test decisions, help drive change and measure outcomes so we can learn and iterate. We’re a lean and curious team who all practice deep ownership over our domains, but none of us exists in a narrow lane. We stretch across surface area to ensure the entire team provides the level of partnership and analysis needed to propel the business forward.

Check is looking to hire a Strategic Finance Associate. This person will support Check’s financial model and annual planning process, design analytical and financial frameworks to optimize decision-making and provide our leadership team, Board, and employees with insights about our performance.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical and strategic, and can seamlessly navigate between complex details and the big picture.

In this role, you will:

Own Check’s financial model including both revenue and cost drivers
Support annual and quarterly financial planning and target-setting processes
Support decision-making across the org with ad-hoc analyses (e.g. new product pricing, cost optimization, capital allocation)
Prepare Board presentations and update investors on company performance
Support equity and debt fundraising processes
Support deal negotiations with key vendors and partners
Apply AI tools and agents to analysis and reporting as a core part of how you operate

Many backgrounds could fit this role, but ideal candidates will have some or all of the following:

Strong financial modeling, analytical, and presentation skills
Ability to distill complex issues into structured frameworks and action plans
3+ years of work experience including: 2+ years in investment banking or similar role
Familiarity with AI tools/agents to accelerate workflows

Bonus points if you have:

Experience in fintech, payments, or embedded/vertical SaaS
SQL proficiency or equivalent analytical depth
Prior experience in a Strategic Finance or Business Operations team
Prior experience in high-growth technology startups

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Strategic Finance Associate

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