Strategic Finance Lead

About the role

Garage is building an automated platform to modernize how essential industries purchase mission-critical equipment. As the Strategic Finance Lead, you will report to the CEO and establish the financial infrastructure required to scale our high-volume marketplace.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain the primary operating model, covering GMV, take rates, gross margins, cash flow, and headcount planning.
• Translate raw transaction data into actionable financial metrics for founders and investors.
• Lead recurring planning cycles, including budget allocation and growth strategy assessments.
• Manage liquidity, runway, and working capital requirements.
• Create board-ready reporting packages and assist with fundraising and due diligence.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Lead to ensure financial actuals align with operational planning.
• Identify and execute on initiatives to improve capital efficiency and operating margins.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or high-growth operations.
• Expert-level financial modeling skills, including the ability to build unit economics and scenario analyses from the ground up.
• Deep familiarity with startup metrics such as CAC, payback periods, burn rates, and contribution margins.
• Proven ability to partner with executive leadership on resource allocation and strategic decision-making.
• Strong analytical judgment and the ability to provide clear recommendations despite incomplete data.
• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment as an early team member.

Nice to have

• Background in marketplaces, fintech, logistics, or government technology.
• Prior experience at a venture-backed startup during the Seed to Series B growth stages.
• Experience with investor relations, including board reporting and data room management.
• Familiarity with finance and spend management tools like Ramp or Carta.

Skills & tools

• Financial modeling and forecasting
• Marketplace unit economics
• Cash flow management
• Strategic planning and budgeting
• Data analysis and reporting

Practical notes

• Benefits include 100% coverage for health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Package includes 401k with employer match, unlimited PTO, and a $100 monthly wellness stipend.
• Daily lunch and dinner are provided, along with pre-tax commuter benefits and bi-annual team offsites.
• Relocation assistance is available for this role.