Finance Lead – Strategic Finance & Cash Management

About Us:

At Parafin, we’re on a mission to grow small businesses.

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but traditional banks often don’t have their backs. We build tech that makes it simple for small businesses to access the financial tools they need through the platforms they already sell on. 

We partner with companies like DoorDash, Amazon, Worldpay, and Mindbody to offer fast and flexible funding, spend management, and savings tools  to their small business users via a simple integration. Parafin takes on all the complexity of capital markets, underwriting, servicing, compliance, and customer service for our partners. 

We’re a tight-knit team of innovators hailing from Stripe, Square, Plaid, Coinbase, Robinhood, CERN, and more — all united by a passion for building tools that help small businesses succeed. Parafin is backed by prominent venture capitalists including GIC, Notable Capital, Redpoint Ventures, Ribbit Capital, and Thrive Capital. Parafin is a Series C company, and we have raised more than $194M in equity and $340M in debt facilities.

Join us in creating a future where every small business has the financial tools they need.

About the Role We are looking for a Finance Lead to own and scale the financial strategy that powers our business. This is a highly strategic position that will sit at the center of decision-making across the company. You’ll lead financial planning, oversee cash management, and serve as a thought partner to leadership and all teams, ensuring we maximize margins, deploy capital efficiently, and position the company for sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A) across the company — building models, forecasts, and strategic plans to guide decision-making.

• Manage cash planning and liquidity, ensuring capital is deployed effectively and aligned with growth objectives.

• Serve as a strategic partner to product, operations, and go-to-market teams, helping identify opportunities to improve unit economics and margins.

• Build a company-wide financial strategy that balances growth and profitability.

• Create and track KPIs that align financial performance with business outcomes.

• Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership and the board.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, or private equity.

• Strong understanding of financial modeling, cash management, and capital planning.

• Exceptional quantitative skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and align stakeholders.

• Proven ability to balance detail-oriented execution with strategic perspective.

• Proficient in SQL

Preferred Background

• Experience at high-growth fintechs, technology companies, or scaling startups.

• Exposure to small business lending or financial services is a plus.

• Track record of driving margin improvement and financial discipline in fast-paced environments.

• MBA preferred

What We Offer

• Salary Range: $160k to $250k

• Equity grant

• Medical, dental & vision insurance

• Work from home flexibility

• Unlimited PTO

• Commuter benefits

• Free lunches

• Paid parental leave

• 401(k)

• Employee assistance program

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact us.