Strategic Finance Lead - Core Job at Perplexity (San Francisco)

Strategic Finance Manager

As a Strategic Finance Manager at HomeLight, you will play a critical role withi...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

170000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Year

HomeLight

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, STEM, or related field
4-6 years of investment banking experience and/or corporate finance experience
High level of Excel proficiency, with strong financial modeling capabilities and a deep understanding of core financial principles
Comfortable interacting with internal and external senior-level executives
Proven ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong communication, teamwork, quantitative, and analytical skills
Highly organized, self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Experience with financial systems and analytics tools—ideally including NetSuite ERP and the Aleph data platform

Job Responsibility

Lead the annual budget cycle, ensuring cross-functional alignment around the projections. Maintain the financial model and reporting framework to support the monthly review cycle
Provide analyses and updates to executive leadership regularly to drive strategic topics for the Board of Directors meetings and investor fundraises
Collaborate with the CFO in expanding and maintaining capital market relationships, including warehouse debt, venture debt, and other alternative structures. Lead the diligence process for the same
Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, GTM, and Business Operations teams to analyze new product launches, evaluate unit economics, assess strategic partnerships, and guide resource allocation decisions
Design and implement dashboards and reporting tools that track and communicate critical financial and operational metrics
Develop a deep understanding of HomeLight’s products, services, and business model to provide contextually relevant financial recommendations
Produce clear, concise, and actionable financial presentations and forecasts for leadership and key stakeholders
Roll up your sleeves to support ad hoc financial analyses and strategic projects as needed—helping shape the future of the Strategic Finance function
High exposure to the executive leadership, including monthly reporting and analysis delivered directly to the CEO, COO, and CFO

What we offer

Medical (Aetna or Kaiser), Dental & Vision (Guardian)
Long-Term Disability & Short-Term Disability
Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Plan, and Employee Critical Illness (Guardian)
401 (k) (Guideline), Life Insurance (Guardian) & Pet Insurance (Nationwide)
Commuter benefits are offered in certain locations
PTO, including Volunteer Days to give back to your community
Annual Anniversary Perks, including professional development and sabbaticals!
HomeLight Services to help you with buying and selling your home

Fulltime

Senior Java Lead Developer for Finance Risk

The Applications Development Senior Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level ...

Location

Canada , Mississauga

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5-8 years of relevant experience
Experience in systems analysis and programming of software applications
Experience in managing and implementing successful projects
Working knowledge of consulting/project management techniques/methods
Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
Strong core Java skills
Experience with Spring boot/Microservice-style application development
Strong experience with Relational Databases like Oracle, MSSQL
Experience with cloud based architectures on OpenShift or Kubernetes
Experience with Messaging and Caching frameworks such as Kafka and Gemfire/Ignite

Job Responsibility

Responsible for developing and maintaining suite of Finance Desk application as a part of global development team
Production of high-quality software, emphasizing simplicity, maintainability and reuse, using standard development process
Understands business priorities, documents requirements and determines solutions in partnership with other internal teams
Accountable for all phases of development process—analysis, design, construction, testing and implementation
provides user and operational support on applications to business users
Ensures essential procedures are followed and helps to define operating standards and processes
Participating in key business initiatives primarily focused on Market Risk and Position/Inventory Management
Coordinate global testing and schedule application rollouts
Contribute towards improving the Dev Ops CI/CD Pipelines and Strategic Architecture
Work closely with partner technology teams and to collaborate effectively

Fulltime

New

Strategic Finance Lead - GTM

Perplexity is looking for a dynamic and analytical individual to join our Strate...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

210000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

Perplexity

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 3+ years of GTM finance role at another rapidly growing company or direct investing experience (private equity, growth equity) covering enterprise SaaS
At least 2 years of banking or consulting at top-tier firm
Experience in building financial analysis to drive strategic decisions
Strong financial acumen and ability to partner with growth and engineering teams
Hands-on attitude to tackle projects large and small, low-ego approach to working across the organization
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Job Responsibility

Develop and own financial analysis for enterprise and consumer growth initiatives, ranging from topline projections down to unit economics for various growth channels
Develop and own core financial models used for strategic enterprise GTM planning, including quota planning, cross-sell, up-sell, and other various sales and marketing initiatives
Develop financial frameworks for analyzing unique, large strategic partnerships and deals
Lead various special projects required by C-suite and VPs ranging across product, growth, engineering, search, and business
Independently identify areas within the organization that need analytical support and use analysis to drive clarity in critical decision-making
Help develop and build scalable processes across finance, business, and growth

What we offer

Offers Equity
Full-time U.S. employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits program including equity, health, dental, vision, retirement, fitness, commuter and dependent care accounts, and more
Full-time employees outside the U.S. enjoy a comprehensive benefits program tailored to their region of residence

Fulltime

New

Strategic Finance Lead, Product

At Harvey, we’re transforming how legal and professional services operate — not ...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

200000.00 - 270000.00 USD / Year

Harvey

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of progressive finance experience in investment banking, management consulting, or buy-side investing, combined with operational experience at a fast-paced, high-growth company
Proven track record as a senior cross-functional partner, influencing decisions with Engineering, Product, or Technical leadership
Exceptional analytical judgment and financial intuition, with the ability to translate complex data into clear narratives and recommendations for executives
Strong ownership mentality with a low-ego, high-drive approach and an uncompromising bar for quality
Comfort operating in ambiguity, independently structuring problems, prioritizing work, and driving outcomes in a fast-moving environment
Deep understanding of subscription and usage-based business models, including key SaaS and infrastructure-driven KPIs
Experience setting strategy and building frameworks, not just executing within them

Job Responsibility

Own and evolve the unit economics framework for Harvey’s products, setting the standard for contribution margin analysis and proactively identifying levers to improve long-term profitability and scalability
Serve as the primary finance partner to Engineering and Product leadership, shaping compute investment strategy, balancing speed, performance, and cost efficiency
influence roadmap and architectural decisions through data-driven insights
Define, operationalize, and continuously refine the core financial and operational metrics for cloud and compute, ensuring leadership has clear, actionable visibility into performance and tradeoffs
Partner closely with the Partnerships team to structure and evaluate strategic deals, setting guardrails and frameworks that ensure sustainable economics as the business scales
Drive operational excellence across finance-product workflows, upleveling processes, tools, and analytical rigor as the company grows
Mentor and uplevel other finance team members (as applicable), raising the overall bar for strategic thinking, analytical depth, and business partnership

What we offer

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
retirement benefits (401k match up to 4%)
flexible PTO
eligible to participate in our equity plan and benefits program
Offers Bonus

Fulltime

Head of Finance Operations

Citadel Source are delighted to be exclusively supporting a leading regional PLC...

Location

United Kingdom , South West

Salary:

100000.00 - 150000.00 GBP / Year

Citadel Source

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven ability to lead and optimise end-to-end finance operations with a strong focus on service delivery
Commercially astute, with experience managing multimillion-pound third-party contracts and outsourced service models
Skilled in driving process transformation through simplification, standardisation, and automation
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of aligning service delivery to evolving business needs
Experienced in setting and managing KPIs, SLAs, and customer satisfaction metrics to monitor and improve performance
Effective team leader with experience managing direct and matrix teams across multiple locations
Comfortable operating in complex environments with a proactive, hands-on approach to issue resolution
Strategic thinker with the ability to apply external insight to shape future-state service models and operational strategy

Job Responsibility

Responsibility for leading the interface between internal teams and third-party partners delivering core finance services (e.g. P2P, O2C, Payroll), ensuring operational accuracy, compliance, and efficiency
Oversight of day-to-day finance operations, with accountability for resolving service issues and removing barriers to performance
Responsibility for ensuring timely and accurate execution of key transactional processes, including invoicing, payments, and reconciliations
Acts as the senior point of contact for finance and business stakeholders, ensuring service delivery aligns with strategic priorities
Ownership of high-value third-party contracts, applying commercial insight to optimise service outcomes and cost efficiency
Oversight of contract governance and change control processes, working closely with Procurement and Legal functions
Responsibility for leading and developing internal teams and external delivery partners across multiple geographies
Oversight of performance metrics, including KPIs, SLAs, and customer satisfaction indicators to drive continuous improvement
Regular engagement with regional and divisional teams to assess service performance and identify improvement opportunities
Responsibility for leading process transformation initiatives, leveraging internal process excellence capabilities

What we offer

Car allowance
30% bonus potential
Excellent benefits

Fulltime

Finance Manager

Finance and Business Planning's mission is to enable Meta to plan, prioritize, a...

Location

United States , Menlo Park

Salary:

149000.00 - 212000.00 USD / Year

Strategic Finance Manager

We are looking for a Strategic Finance Manager to lead key financial initiatives...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, STEM, or related field
4–6 years of investment banking or corporate finance experience
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills with strong grasp of core finance principles
Comfortable engaging senior executives and translating complex data into actionable insights
Strong analytical, quantitative, communication, and teamwork skills
Highly organized self-starter able to manage multiple priorities under deadlines
Experience with financial systems and analytics tools

Job Responsibility

Lead the annual budget cycle, financial modeling, and monthly reporting with cross-functional alignment
Deliver strategic financial analysis and updates to executives, Board, and investors
Partner with the CFO on capital markets activities and lead financing diligence
Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate product launches, unit economics, partnerships, and resource allocation
Build dashboards and reporting to track key financial and operational metrics
Provide clear, actionable financial insights and support ad hoc strategic initiatives with high executive exposure

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
company 401(k) plan

Head of Finance Operations

Citadel Source are delighted to be exclusively supporting a leading regional PLC...

Location

United Kingdom , South West

Salary:

100000.00 - 150000.00 GBP / Year

Citadel Source

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven ability to lead and optimise end-to-end finance operations with a strong focus on service delivery
Commercially astute, with experience managing multimillion-pound third-party contracts and outsourced service models
Skilled in driving process transformation through simplification, standardisation, and automation
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with a track record of aligning service delivery to evolving business needs
Experienced in setting and managing KPIs, SLAs, and customer satisfaction metrics to monitor and improve performance
Effective team leader with experience managing direct and matrix teams across multiple locations
Comfortable operating in complex environments with a proactive, hands-on approach to issue resolution
Strategic thinker with the ability to apply external insight to shape future-state service models and operational strategy
Experienced SSC leader with exposure to change/transformation environments
High-performing, highly experienced operational finance leader with vast experience within a change/transformation environment

Job Responsibility

Responsibility for leading the interface between internal teams and third-party partners delivering core finance services (e.g. P2P, O2C, Payroll), ensuring operational accuracy, compliance, and efficiency
Oversight of day-to-day finance operations, with accountability for resolving service issues and removing barriers to performance
Responsibility for ensuring timely and accurate execution of key transactional processes, including invoicing, payments, and reconciliations
Acts as the senior point of contact for finance and business stakeholders, ensuring service delivery aligns with strategic priorities
Ownership of high-value third-party contracts, applying commercial insight to optimise service outcomes and cost efficiency
Oversight of contract governance and change control processes, working closely with Procurement and Legal functions
Responsibility for leading and developing internal teams and external delivery partners across multiple geographies
Oversight of performance metrics, including KPIs, SLAs, and customer satisfaction indicators to drive continuous improvement
Regular engagement with regional and divisional teams to assess service performance and identify improvement opportunities
Responsibility for leading process transformation initiatives, leveraging internal process excellence capabilities

What we offer

Car allowance
30% bonus potential
Excellent benefits

Fulltime

Strategic Finance Lead - Core

Perplexity

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

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Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

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