Senior Strategic Finance Manager

Senior Strategic Finance Manager at Camino Search Senior Strategic Finance Manager at Camino Search in Hayward, California Posted in 7 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Camino Search is partnered with a rapidly scaling, technology-driven e-commerce company to appoint an FP&A Manager. The business has grown quickly and is building a high-performing finance function that can deliver strategic insight, strong operational partnership, and accurate forecasting in a fast-paced environment. About the Role Our client is seeking a highly strategic Senior FP&A Manager/Director to lead financial planning, partner cross-functionally, and strengthen the company's financial discipline during a period of rapid expansion. Reporting directly to the Head of Corporate Finance, this leader will oversee core planning processes, manage complex forecasting models, and provide actionable insights into margin performance, cost drivers, and operational efficiency. The role is hybrid and based in the San Francisco and Palo Alto area. Key Responsibilities Lead the company's budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals Manage, enhance, and oversee complex financial models of an individual business unit Own Monthly Business Review reporting, delivering executive-level insights and performance narratives Conduct deep-dive margin, variance, and sensitivity analyses, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational leverage Improve financial systems, tools, and processes, strengthening visibility into cost drivers and operational KPIs Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, elevating analytical rigor across the finance organization Translate complex financial data into clear, concise recommendations and influence decision-making at the senior leadership level Ensure data integrity, validate assumptions, and maintain strong financial governance across planning deliverables Ideal Candidate Profile ~6-10 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance within dynamic, high-growth environments Strong modelling expertise with deep understanding of product cost economics, supply chain cost drivers, and unit economics Advanced Excel or Google Sheets capability; familiarity with financial planning systems (Anaplan, Adaptive, NetSuite, or similar) Background in e-commerce, retail, consumer goods , or other fast-moving, operationally complex industries Exposure building finance functions from the ground up Strong communication skills with the ability to influence executives and cross-functional leaders Strategic thinker who is detail-oriented, highly analytical, adaptable, and comfortable with ambiguity Proven track record of driving process improvement and elevating financial visibility in scaling organizations Preferred Master's Degree (MBA) or relevant certifications Finance experience in a retail, e-commerce, consumer goods, or supply chain-driven industry Required IB/Banking Experience Physical product and direct inventory exposure