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Pavago

Corporate Finance Manager

United StatesPosted Yesterday
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Job Description

Corporate Finance Manager (FP&A, Strategic Finance & Executive Reporting)

Full-Time | Remote | U.S. Client Business Hours

About the Role

We’re hiring a strategic and analytical Corporate Finance Manager to lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and high-impact financial analysis across the organization.

This is a high-visibility role working directly with:

  • Executive leadership
  • Department heads
  • Investors and banking partners
  • Operations and product teams

You’ll own the company’s financial planning processes while delivering insights that drive smarter business decisions, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

This role is ideal for someone who:

  • Thinks strategically but executes hands-on
  • Loves financial modeling and business analysis
  • Can communicate complex financial insights clearly
  • Thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments

What You’ll Own

Financial Planning & Forecasting (FP&A)

  • Lead:
    • Annual budgeting
    • Quarterly forecasting
    • Rolling forecasts
    • Long-range planning
  • Consolidate financial inputs across departments
  • Ensure forecasts align with:
    • Growth goals
    • Operational priorities
    • Profitability targets

Financial Modeling & Strategic Analysis

  • Build advanced financial models including:
    • DCF valuation models
    • ROI analysis
    • IRR & NPV modeling
    • Scenario planning
    • Sensitivity analysis
  • Support:
    • Pricing decisions
    • Expansion planning
    • Investment evaluations
    • Headcount planning
  • Deliver actionable insights to executive leadership

Cash Flow, Treasury & Working Capital

  • Monitor:
    • Cash flow
    • Liquidity
    • Burn rate
    • Working capital
  • Support treasury operations and banking relationships
  • Track:
    • Debt covenants
    • Financing obligations
    • Liquidity requirements
  • Improve forecasting visibility and cash management processes

Executive Reporting & Dashboards

  • Prepare:
    • Board presentations
    • Executive reporting packages
    • KPI dashboards
    • Monthly financial summaries
  • Deliver variance analysis with:
    • Commentary
    • Business context
    • Strategic recommendations
  • Translate financial data into clear operational insights

Cross-Functional Business Partnership

  • Partner with:
    • Operations
    • Sales
    • Product
    • Leadership teams
  • Support strategic planning initiatives and business decisions
  • Align financial goals with operational execution

M&A, Investor Relations & Strategic Finance

  • Support:
    • M&A analysis
    • Due diligence
    • Investor reporting
    • Capital raising initiatives
  • Assist leadership with:
    • Valuation analysis
    • Transaction modeling
    • Acquisition assessments

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

  • Mentor and support:
    • Financial analysts
    • Junior finance staff
  • Improve:
    • Reporting workflows
    • Planning cycles
    • Automation processes
  • Strengthen internal controls and financial governance

What We’re Looking For

Core Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in:
    • Corporate Finance
    • FP&A
    • Investment Banking
    • Strategic Finance
  • Advanced Excel and financial modeling expertise:
    • DCF
    • IRR
    • NPV
    • Scenario modeling
    • Forecasting
  • Experience with:
    • NetSuite
    • SAP
    • Oracle
    • Other ERP systems
  • Strong executive communication and presentation skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in:
    • Finance
    • Accounting
    • Economics
    • Related field

Nice to Have

  • CPA, CFA, or MBA credentials
  • Experience supporting:
    • M&A transactions
    • Fundraising
    • Investor relations
  • Familiarity with:
    • Power BI
    • Tableau
    • Looker
  • SaaS, technology, or professional services experience
  • Experience working in high-growth environments

What a Typical Day Looks Like

  • Review financial performance and forecast updates
  • Build or refine strategic financial models
  • Meet with department leaders on budget planning
  • Prepare executive dashboards and reporting packages
  • Analyze cash flow and operational KPIs
  • Support strategic initiatives and investment decisions
  • Present financial insights and recommendations to leadership

In short:
You provide the financial intelligence and strategic visibility that helps leadership make high-impact business decisions.

Success Looks Like

  • Accurate and reliable forecasting
  • Executive leadership confidently using financial insights for decision-making
  • Timely and polished board/investor reporting
  • Improved budgeting and planning efficiency
  • Strong cash flow visibility and financial discipline
  • Successful support of growth initiatives and strategic projects

Why This Role Stands Out

  • High-impact strategic finance role
  • Direct exposure to executive leadership and board-level reporting
  • Opportunity to influence company growth and investment decisions
  • Strong ownership across FP&A and strategic finance
  • Remote flexibility with modern finance systems and workflows
  • Career growth into:
    • Director of Finance
    • Head of FP&A
    • VP Finance
    • CFO-track opportunities

Interview Process

  • Initial Phone Screen
  • Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter
  • Financial Modeling / Strategic Analysis Exercise
  • Client Interview with Finance Leadership
  • Offer & Background Verification

Apply Now

If you:

  • Enjoy strategic finance and financial modeling
  • Love solving business problems through data
  • Thrive in fast-paced growth environments
  • Want direct exposure to executive decision-making

This role is a strong fit for you.

Corporate Finance Manager at Pavago | Renata