Strategic Finance Analyst

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.

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.

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