Who We Are
Bree (YC 21) is a fast-growing fintech company revolutionizing access to cash advances with a customer-first approach. Since the start of 2023, we’ve grown 60x to more than eight figures in annualized revenue. Headquartered in Toronto, ON, Bree is backed by world-class investors and driven by a mission to create better financial opportunities for Canadians.
As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a Strategic Finance Manager to play a key role in driving financial planning and reporting, capital allocation strategy, and operational excellence. This role offers the unique opportunity to work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to shape Bree’s financial future and growth trajectory.
The Role
We’re seeking a strategic thinker and financial expert to lead Bree’s strategic finance initiatives. As a Strategic Finance Manager, you will develop forward-looking financial models, assess opportunities to allocate capital and resources, and partner with elite contributors across the company to drive operational efficiency and growth. You’ll own Bree’s financial analysis and ensure alignment between business strategy and financial execution.
What You’ll Do
- Strategic Planning: Partner with leadership to define and maintain Bree’s long-term financial roadmap, aligning with our growth objectives.
- Forecasting & Analysis: Own Bree’s forecasting models, providing visibility into key financial metrics and driving insights to inform strategic decisions.
- Investment Evaluation: Build financial models to assess investments, evaluate business opportunities, and make data-driven recommendations.
- Operational Efficiency: Identify areas for improvement in operations and partner with cross-functional teams to execute on efficiency initiatives.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Develop dashboards and metrics to monitor business performance and provide actionable insights to leadership.
- Collaboration: Work closely across product, engineering, and marketing to ensure financial alignment with business goals.
- Executive Reporting: Prepare high-quality presentations for leadership and the broader company, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.
- Market Awareness: Stay up to date on market trends and competitive dynamics to refine Bree’s financial strategy.
Who You Are
- Analytical Expert: You have strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights.
- Strategic Thinker: You possess a high-level understanding of business strategy and can align financial planning with broader company goals.
- Collaborative Partner: You excel at building relationships and influencing stakeholders across diverse teams.
- Detail-Oriented: You ensure precision and accuracy in your work while understanding when to prioritize speed and impact.
- Growth-Oriented: You thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and are excited to help shape Bree’s future.
- Extremely High Ceiling: We don't care about years of experience. We care about willingness to learn, taking extreme ownership and being able to grow immensely.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in strategic finance, business operations, investment banking, private equity, management consulting, venture capital or similar roles.
- Proven experience in financial forecasting, modeling, and investment analysis.
- High attention to detail paired with a strategic mindset.
- Exceptional communication skills, with experience presenting to executives and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SQL or other data tools is a plus.
- Experience in fintech or high-growth startups is preferred but not required.
Why Join Bree?
- Highly competitive salary and equity package.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- $1,000 wellness budget.
- $1,500 learning and professional development budget.
- $250 monthly lunch stipend.
- Flexible, remote-friendly work environment.
- Opportunity to shape the growth of an early-stage fintech making a real difference in people’s lives.
