Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tala is an AI-native credit infrastructure company focused on increasing credit access for the global majority. They are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Director of Strategic Finance to drive product strategy and profitability through financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner to the product team, providing financial guidance and support for strategic decision-making
• Partner with product team to create robust business cases for new product initiatives, features, and investments, evaluating potential ROI and financial impact
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to forecast revenue, costs, and profitability, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives
• Partner with Product and Risk leadership to analyze cohort performance, lifetime value (LTV), customer acquisition costs (CAC), and pricing/packaging structures to maximize product gross margins
• Prepare and present clear and concise financial reports and insights to senior management, facilitating effective communication and decision-making
• Create bridges between teams and ensure shared understanding. Provide ongoing updates to the Finance (Local and Global teams) and leadership team

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in business finance or other finance-focused competency experience
• Demonstrated experience partnering closely with product leaders to build products at scale
• Experience in managing multiple competing priorities effectively
• Strategic thinking with demonstrated business judgement and quantitative skills
• Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and business case development
• Strong understanding of financial statements
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

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