Strategic Finance Lead

Merge is looking for a driven Strategic Finance Lead to act as a primary partner to our executive team. At Merge, Strategic Finance is a core operational unit: we don't just report on the business; we provide the analytical framework for every major decision we make. You will be responsible for leading the team that manages investor relations, Board communications, M&A, long-range planning and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a disciplined leader with a "right is right" mentality. You are a player-coach who can still build a complex model from scratch but excels at managing a team, setting a high pace, and acting as a trusted advisor to the executive suite. We need an objective leader with the resolve to navigate uncertainty and the management skills to ensure their team delivers airtight, high-stakes work in a fast-paced environment.

What you will do:

• Function Leadership: Lead and scale the Strategic Finance team, overseeing the end-to-end execution of company-wide financial planning and strategic initiatives
• Executive & Board Partnership: Own the narrative for Board materials and investor relations, acting as a primary point of contact for the executive team
• Cross-Functional Strategy: Drive high-impact projects across all business units
• Capital & M&A Strategy: Lead capital raising efforts and evaluate M&A opportunities that align with our long-term roadmap
• Performance Architecture: Define and manage the company’s KPI framework, building the dashboards and deep-dives necessary to track and improve performance

 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Professional Tenor: At least 8 years of total experience, including a foundation in Investment Banking or Management Consulting (2+ years)
• Management Expertise: Proven track record of managing and developing a Strategic Finance or BizOps team at a high-growth startup
• Technical & Analytical Rigor: Expert-level Excel and modeling skills with a "right is right" mentality and unyielding attention to detail
• SaaS Fluency: Deep understanding of enterprise SaaS unit economics and the operational levers that drive ARR and retention
• Strategic Execution: Demonstrated experience leading high-visibility projects from initial scoping through to final reporting and implementation

 

• The cash compensation range for this role is $185,000 - $210,000
• Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, and certifications. In addition to cash compensation, all full time employees receive an equity compensation package