Lead strategic planning, short and long-range financial planning, and scenario modeling processes
Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to evaluate pricing strategies, revenue initiatives, and capital investment decisions
Create executive-level analyses and presentations for board meetings and strategic reviews
Partner with leadership to evaluate pricing strategies, revenue optimization, and market opportunities
Design and track strategic KPIs that align with company objectives and drive accountability
Conduct competitive analysis, market research, and financial benchmarking to inform pricing and revenue decisions
Support fundraising and investor relations with financial modeling, presentation materials, and strategic narratives
Identify and quantify opportunities for revenue growth, pricing optimization, and capital efficiency
Requirements
5-8 years of experience in strategic finance, investment banking, management consulting, or corporate development
Proven track record of influencing strategic decisions through rigorous financial analysis
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or CFA preferred
Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and data visualization tools
Experience with FP&A platforms (Drivetrain, Runway, Pigment, Mosaic) is a plus
Experience evaluating complex business problems and translating insights into actionable recommendations
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
About april
Benefits
Equity / stock options
Additional Information
april is seeking an experienced Strategic Finance Manager to be our first strategic finance hire. As the first hire, you will develop and maintain comprehensive financial models, conduct deep strategic analyses to support executive decision-making, and drive revenue strategy across all departments. You will serve as the strategic partner to leadership, working directly with every department head to evaluate pricing strategies, revenue opportunities, capital investments, and shape long-term growth strategy.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in financial modeling and strategic analysis, combined with business acumen to identify revenue growth opportunities, optimize pricing and capital allocation, and provide the analytical foundation for transformative business decisions. This is a senior individual-contributor role that owns april's strategic finance function. It has no direct reports today, with team-building possible as the function scales. Team members residing within the New York City metropolitan area must maintain a minimum on-site presence of three days per week.
April · New York City