Strategic Finance Associate/Manager, Public.com

• 4+ years of experience
• 2+ years at an investment bank, management consulting firm, or similar
• 2+ years within a disruptive growth stage business, preferably within the fintech industry and/or other high tech enabled businesses
• Advanced Excel skills: demonstrated ability to create and manage complicated spreadsheets; advanced knowledge of excel function
• Strong problem-solving skills, and ability to think outside the box both critically and strategically
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Intermediate understanding of general accounting concepts including GAAP

Desirable

• Public is looking for an analytical, business-oriented Strategic Finance Associate or Manager to join our team
• This role is critical in supporting the company’s financial strategy, decision-making processes, and long-term planning
• The position will work on projects ranging from financial planning & analysis, business operations, fundraising and M&A
• This role can be up-leveled depending on the experience / skills of the applicant
• Own, operate, and improve the company’s financial model; help in forecasting and annual budgeting processes
• Prepare ongoing management financial reporting (i.e. P&L, variance vs. budget, department and product P&L, KPI monitoring, management discussion & analysis) for the executive team, investors, and other internal stakeholders, in close collaboration with the Accounting organization
• Collect, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Serve as a liaison between Finance and other departments (i.e. Marketing, Product, Brokerage, People, etc.) by providing financial support and greater clarity for budget owners
• Maintain vendor-level budgets & forecasts. Establish recurring reporting cadence to identify cost-saving opportunities, analyze budget vs. actuals, and ensure consistency between forecasting, procurement, and approval processes