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Strategic Finance Senior Associate

Atomic Machines
Location
Emeryville, California
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Finance
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 4+ years of experience in strategic finance, investment banking, consulting, or growth investing
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM or highly analytical field
  • Expert financial modeling skills and fluency with AI tools
  • Strong analytical rigor and the ability to critically evaluate opportunities and risks in financials
  • Excellent communication and storytelling ability
Nice to have
  • Operational experience at a fast-paced, high-growth technology company
  • Background in AI, ML, or cloud infrastructure economics
  • Experience using AI tools to automate finance workflows
  • Experience in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, hardware, or automotive
  • Pre-IPO or high-growth company experience
What the job really is

The Strategic Finance Senior Associate at Atomic Machines will play a key role in building financial models and infrastructure to support decision-making across various departments, including Operations and Engineering. This position involves translating strategic business decisions into financial terms, tracking execution against plans, and collaborating with teams to define metrics and reporting structures. The role also includes preparing materials for board and investor presentations, with opportunities for growth as the finance function matures.

Benefits
  • Equity
  • Benefits
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the company's culture or team dynamics
  • The role may require building systems from scratch due to the lack of mature infrastructure
  • Salary range provided, but no specific benefits detailed beyond equity
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