Strategic Finance Manager
Surge
Accounting & Finance
Posted on Jun 23, 2025
Strategic Finance Manager
About Us
Surge was founded by former ML engineers to expand the frontiers of AI. We’re building a platform that powers leading AI groups, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Google, by providing high-quality human feedback data to evaluate and train their models. Our product has been a “game-changer” for ML teams.
The Role
We're looking for a Strategic Finance Manager to join our team as a key partner, providing financial expertise and guidance to support strategic decision-making. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align product strategy and financial considerations.
What You’ll Do
Partner cross-functionally to drive analysis, build financial models, and recommend business decisions across a variety of areas, such as pricing and packaging, business expansion, and capacity efficiency.
Manage strategic processes including RFPs, contract negotiations, and PO management to ensure smooth operations and compliance.
Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and insightful financial reports, analyses, and forecasts, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities to facilitate informed decision-making to stakeholders and executives
Establish and implement reporting dashboards and scorecards to track key operational and financial metrics
Oversee invoice management and facilitate communication between clients and internal teams, translating technical concepts into business value and addressing issues not tied to specific projects.
What We’re Looking for
Experience in strategic finance, product finance, private equity, growth equity, venture capital, consulting, and investment banking
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and manage diverse operational tasks.
Comfort working cross-functionally and are adept at communicating complex financial information to non-finance audiences
Strategic thinker with adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment; Bachelor's degree required, MBA or advanced degree a plus.
How to Apply
We're looking for smart, motivated people with excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. We created a short case study to help us get to know you better. Once you’ve completed it, please email your results along with a copy of your resume to careers@surgehq.ai. We’re excited to see your work!