Strategic Finance & Business Operations

We are looking for a Strategic Finance & Business Operations professional with 2-5 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or consulting to join as a foundational hire and help build the finance function from the ground up at a rapidly scaling AI company (100 to 250+ employees this year). You'll work directly with the Head of Finance and founders, splitting time between strategic finance and high-impact business operations projects. What will you be doing?

Supporting customer meetings, investor relations, pricing strategy, and demo preparation Building financial models, dashboards, and reporting for leadership visibility into revenue, burn, and unit economics Owning FP&A including annual planning, rolling forecasts, and headcount modeling Taking on ambiguous, high-priority biz ops projects (market analysis, vendor evaluation, partnership assessment) Building operational infrastructure and processes that don't exist yet as the company scales Key Requirements 2-5 years at a top-tier investment bank (Morgan Stanley, Goldman, etc.), PE firm (Thoma Bravo, etc.), or MBB consulting firm Expert-level Excel/Google Sheets financial modeling skills (will be tested via in-person case study without AI) Self-starter who thrives without structure — flat org with no managers, must be comfortable finding information and solving problems independently Based in or willing to relocate to San Francisco (Dogpatch neighborhood office, 3+ days/week in-office) High urgency, ownership mentality — comfortable with long hours, rapid change, and doing the "dirty work" at a high-growth startup