Chief of Staff

Description

• Directly support the CFO day-to-day by planning, prioritizing, and executing on critical financial and business needs 

• Support and partner with Finance leadership and key cross-functional stakeholders to develop and evolve processes that enable an effective Finance operating model, including long-term goal setting and leadership coordination 

• Serve as a trusted adviser to the CFO and relevant partners during strategy formulation, development, and execution 

• Support program management across complex, Finance-led and cross-functional initiatives by monitoring progress, generating insights, challenging assumptions, and flagging risks in executive forums. 

• Turn strategic ideas into actionable plans, ensuring alignment across the executive team and key stakeholders. 

• Develop strong, collaborative relationships across Finance and the broader company to ensure alignment and effective execution 

• Facilitate collaboration through regular executive leadership meetings and quarterly offsites, influencing key decisions and strategic alignments.

 Requirements

• Experience in management consulting, finance, strategy, operations, or strategy & operations roles at a technology or financial services company (or similar) 

• BA/BS in a relevant field (Finance, Economics, Business, or Operations preferred) 

• Strong time and project management skills with a proven ability to build cross-functional relationships and drive work forward without formal authority 

• Experience applying structured problem-solving and operating frameworks to improve efficiency and execution 

• Practical experience in strategic planning, growth strategy execution, and sophisticated financial analysis 

• Demonstrated ability to ask the right questions and apply sound business judgment when working with a wide range of stakeholders 

• Clear, mature communicator able to convey complex ideas succinctly to both business and technical audiences, including executives 

• Proven ability to build trust, influence senior leaders, and operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments

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Benefits

• Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents 

• Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses 

• Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and recharge 

• ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount