Corporate Finance Lead

Summary

Join Mercury, a revolutionary fintech company, as their Corporate Finance Lead. You will be responsible for spearheading the evolution of financial plans, partnering with leadership to drive sustainable growth. This role involves leading company-wide planning processes, acting as a strategic advisor, and collaborating with various teams. You will also drive process optimization, participate in corporate initiatives, and mentor a high-performing team. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in corporate FP&A, a strong understanding of financial modeling, and exceptional leadership skills. Mercury offers a competitive total rewards package including base salary, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience with a track record of success in corporate FP&A functions
• Experience in a high-growth environment, preferably within the FinTech sector, navigating the complexities of scaling operations in a highly regulated environment
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analysis, with expertise in GAAP and integrated financial planning systems
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation

Responsibilities

• Own thinking about the company-wide P&L and balance sheet, helping executives understand the outcomes needed to continue scaling Mercury successfully
• Lead our company-wide planning processes, ensuring that our strategy, financial plan, goals, and resourcing work together to set Mercury up for success
• Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, facilitating decision-making processes and optimizing resource allocation
• Thought-partner with our People and operations teams (Risk, Support, Compliance) for how we scale Mercury efficiently
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting month-end close processes and flux reviews
• Drive the design and optimization of finance processes and systems, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Play a key role in corporate initiatives such as board of directors meetings, M&A activities, and capital raises
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

Investment banking and/or private equity experience is a big plus

Benefits

• Base salary
• Equity (stock options)
• Benefits