Strategic Finance Analyst

About the company Our client is a fast-growing software company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Someone with prior deal-side or advisory finance experience could join early and set up a company's finance operations from scratch, while also working on business operations projects alongside senior leadership. The role blends planning, modeling and reporting with broader operational initiatives. What you'll do - Support sales meetings, investor communications, pricing work and presentation preparation. - Build financial models, dashboards and management reporting covering revenue, cash burn and unit economics. - Manage the yearly budget cycle, continuous projections and hiring-plan modeling. - Lead ambiguous, high-priority operations projects such as market research, vendor selection and partnership reviews. - Design processes and operating routines the company does not yet have as it grows. Requirements What we're looking for - At least 2 years of experience at a top-tier investment bank, private equity firm or consulting firm. - Academic credentials from a leading, highly selective university. - Expert-level Excel or Google Sheets modeling skills, including three-statement and unit economics models. - Self-directed, able to find information and solve problems without playbooks or close management. - Based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco area, in the office at least three days a week. - High urgency and a strong sense of ownership, comfortable with long hours and fast change. Bonus points - Experience moving into a tech or startup company after finance or consulting work. - Prior planning and analysis work for a fast-scaling business would be an advantage. - Involvement in capital raising, investor-facing reporting or acquisition deal work. - A degree in finance, economics or a quantitative field. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: $140K to $200K - Equity - Health, dental and vision coverage Location and work model - San Francisco, California, United States - Hybrid, 3+ days in-office per week - Full-time