Strategic Finance Lead

About the role

This strategic finance lead position is responsible for overseeing all financial operations and strategic planning for Superpower to ensure the financial health and future scalability of the organization. The hire will build and refine financial systems and processes to support rapid company growth, ensuring they scale effectively as the business expands into new markets. This role requires a hands-on approach to financial modeling and deep data analysis to transform raw information into actionable insights that directly influence key business decisions and strategic direction. The successful candidate will act as a key financial partner to the executive team, providing clarity and foresight on critical initiatives. You will be expected to operate as an integrated system owner of finance rather than a passive reporter, proactively identifying risks and opportunities. The position demands strong collaboration across the organization to align financial strategy with operational execution. You will drive process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy across the financial lifecycle. Ultimately, this role is central to enabling Superpower to execute on its growth ambitions with disciplined financial oversight.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead the end-to-end oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes for both B2C and B2B environments, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyze complex financial data to extract meaningful insights and build robust financial models that support strategic decision-making and scenario planning.
• Partner directly with Operations, Product, Growth, and executive teams to align financial strategy with business objectives and operational plans.
• Design and implement improved systems for payroll processing, managing the end-to-end run including domestic and international payments through platforms such as Deel.
• Identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks in current financial procedures and spearhead the implementation of better systems for timely payments and collections.
• Own the management and enhancement of accounts payable and accounts receivable workflows within a combined B2C and B2B setting to optimize cash flow.
• Drive the development of financial tools and dashboards that provide real-time visibility into key metrics for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to forecast revenue and expenses with precision, supporting budgeting and resource allocation.
• Establish controls and frameworks to ensure financial data integrity, compliance, and transparency across all operations.
• Act as the central point for financial process improvements, leading initiatives that increase automation and reduce manual effort.
• Evaluate financial risks and opportunities, translating complex information into clear recommendations for leadership.
• Spearhead projects that streamline financial operations, leveraging technology to scale processes effectively with company growth.
• Support the execution of strategic financial plans by monitoring performance against targets and adjusting course as necessary.
• Facilitate communication between finance and other departments to ensure alignment on goals, metrics, and operational priorities.

Requirements

• Must have experience owning financial operations and strategy as an integrated system, not just a reporting function, to drive end-to-end financial health.
• Must be capable of building financial models and extracting insights from raw data to inform business decisions and forecast accuracy.
• Must have experience operating directly with Operations, Product, Growth, and executive teams to ensure alignment and execution.
• Must be skilled in running payroll end-to-end, including managing domestic and international payments with attention to compliance and efficiency.
• Must be capable of managing and improving accounts payable and accounts receivable processes in a combined B2C and B2B environment.
• Must demonstrate a proven ability to identify inefficiencies and implement better systems for financial processes that enhance scalability.
• Must have a strong understanding of financial controls, data integrity, and compliance within a fast-growing company.
• Must be able to work full-time in the San Francisco location and comply with the standard working hours required for the role.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with payroll and financial streamlining tools such as Deel or similar platforms used for global workforce management.

Practical notes

Visa sponsorship and relocation support to the United States are available for qualified international candidates. This role requires full-time presence in San Francisco with standard business hour availability. There are no specific travel requirements outlined for this position. Candidates must meet all listed requirements without exception as specified in the source material.