Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

We are seeking a Finance Strategy & Department Lead to help shape Affirm’s financial and strategic direction as the business scales. The Finance Strategy team at Affirm sits at the intersection of finance, strategy, and corporate development and helps shape the company’s financial direction as it scales. By combining deep financial expertise with strategic insight, the team drives clarity, alignment, and long-term decision-making across the business.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in fintech, payments, or financial services, with a proven ability to independently lead complex, ambiguous workstreams. You are highly analytical, deeply curious, and comfortable translating data into clear strategic insights. You will act as a go-to partner for senior leaders, driving rigor, clarity, and alignment across strategic financial initiatives.

What you’ll do:

Lead finance strategy initiatives by framing complex business questions, developing structured, data-driven analyses, and recommending clear courses of action

Own and deliver strategic financial analyses related to growth planning, market entry, geographic expansion, competitive positioning, and capital allocation

Partner closely with Finance, Product, Legal, Risk, and Executive Leadership to support critical business decisions

Provide objective analysis and recommendations on inorganic growth opportunities, including targeted acquisitions, partnerships, and venture investments

Lead business and financial diligence for select M&A or investment opportunities, coordinating inputs and synthesizing findings for leadership review

Develop high-quality materials, including executive readouts, investment memos, and strategic presentations

Conduct competitive and market analysis, monitoring consumer payments trends, fintech innovations, and adjacent industry developments

Serve as a subject matter expert on Affirm’s financial model, industry dynamics, and strategic trade-offs

Identify emerging risks and opportunities and proactively surface insights to leadership

Establish best practices, analytical standards, and repeatable processes within the finance strategy function

Provide informal mentorship and guidance to junior team members and cross-functional partners

What we look for:

3+ years of relevant experience, including:
- Experience at a top-tier management consulting firm, investment bank, or corporate strategy function
- Experience in a strategy, finance, or corporate development role within fintech, payments, or financial services

Demonstrated ability to independently lead high-visibility strategic initiatives with exposure to senior leadership

Strong foundation in finance, accounting, and strategy; experience with valuation and financial modeling preferred

Proven experience supporting or executing M&A, financing, or venture investment analyses

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environment with minimal oversight

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and pragmatic approach

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence without authority

Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong planning and process ownership capabilities

Collaborative, relationship-driven mindset with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization

Pay Grade - K

Equity Grade - 6

Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)

USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $140,000 - $190,000

USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $124,000 - $174,000

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned Affirm office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job responsibilities.

We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:

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

We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of individualized support during the hiring process.

[For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco] Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Affirm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Finance Strategy & Development Lead

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