Affirm

Finance Strategy & Development Lead

Affirm

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $124,000 - $174,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead finance strategy initiatives by framing complex business questions, developing structured, data-driven analyses, and recommending clear courses of action
  • Own and deliver strategic financial analyses related to growth planning, market entry, geographic expansion, competitive positioning, and capital allocation
  • Partner closely with Finance, Product, Legal, Risk, and Executive Leadership to support critical business decisions
  • Provide objective analysis and recommendations on inorganic growth opportunities, including targeted acquisitions, partnerships, and venture investments
  • Lead business and financial diligence for select M&A or investment opportunities, coordinating inputs and synthesizing findings for leadership review
  • Develop high-quality materials, including executive readouts, investment memos, and strategic presentations
  • Conduct competitive and market analysis, monitoring consumer payments trends, fintech innovations, and adjacent industry developments
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on Affirm’s financial model, industry dynamics, and strategic trade-offs
  • Identify emerging risks and opportunities and proactively surface insights to leadership
  • Establish best practices, analytical standards, and repeatable processes within the finance strategy function
  • Provide informal mentorship and guidance to junior team members and cross-functional partners

Requirements

  • 3+ years of relevant experience, including:
  • Experience at a top-tier management consulting firm, investment bank, or corporate strategy function
  • Experience in a strategy, finance, or corporate development role within fintech, payments, or financial services
  • Demonstrated ability to independently lead high-visibility strategic initiatives with exposure to senior leadership
  • Strong foundation in finance, accounting, and strategy; experience with valuation and financial modeling preferred
  • Proven experience supporting or executing M&A, financing, or venture investment analyses
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environment with minimal oversight
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and pragmatic approach
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence without authority
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong planning and process ownership capabilities
  • Collaborative, relationship-driven mindset with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Benefits
  • Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
  • Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
  • Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge
  • ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisdata-driven analysiscapital allocationM&A diligencefinancial modelingvaluationcompetitive analysismarket analysisstrategic presentationsinvestment memos
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillscollaborationmentorshipleadershiprelationship managementplanningprocess ownership