[Remote] Finance & Strategy Lead, Payments Product

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, seeking a seasoned finance leader to guide their Agentic Commerce ambitions. The role involves acting as a financial and strategic advisor, developing investment frameworks, and driving financial outcomes in a complex environment.ResponsibilitiesAct as a financial and strategic advisor to the business, building investment cases and business plans, and evaluating business performanceCreate executive-ready presentations that tell the 'investor narrative' taking into account internal data as well as external resourcesSupport new business / product launches, helping drive strategy and decision-making by bringing rigorous driver-based financial analyses / frameworks and product and industry expertise to help product leaders evaluate tradeoffs and shape strategic roadmapsAs the business matures, establish and maintain key business metrics and KPIs to measure performance of new productsLead the quarterly forecast and annual strategic financial planning processDevelop long range financial models with scenario analysis and actionable recommendations on growth, monetization and where to prioritize investmentsPresent performance in business forums, highlighting drivers, risks and actionable insightsDrive process improvement and analytics scalability, partnering cross-functionally to evolve data infrastructure, reporting and analyticsIdentify opportunities to leverage AI and automation to enable the team to operate at the leading edge of financial analysisSkillsAt least 10+ years of relevant experience within strategic finance, ideally at a high-growth technology company and/or with prior experience in hedge funds, sell-side, or VC with strong analytical background (i.e. investment banking)B.A. or B.S degree in related fieldExceptional analytical capabilities and business acumen, with the ability to simplify and distill complex information in a rigorous but consumable wayAbility to create polished, executive- and investor-ready presentations that communicate complex narratives clearly and concisely with high impactBroad exposure to multiple industries and sectors; experience in technology, SaaS, or AI is a plusProven ability to build strong collaborative working relationships with business partners and executives; you are seen as a trusted and objective advisorAn enthusiastic self-starter with a 'roll up your sleeves' mentalityAbility to manage multiple work streams and maintain high performance under tight timelinesAbility to deal effectively with ambiguity and thrive in an unstructured, fast-moving environmentExperience with SQL or a willingness to learnExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDeep understanding of payment and card networks economicsExperience as a finance business partner supporting a partnerships or deal-making functionBenefitsEquityCompany bonus or sales commissions/bonuses401(k) planMedical, dental, and vision benefitsWellness stipendsCompany OverviewStripe is a financial technology company that provides online payment processing and payment infrastructure for businesses. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://stripe.com.Company H1B SponsorshipStripe has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 40 in 2026, 272 in 2025, 283 in 2024, 141 in 2023, 379 in 2022, 276 in 2021, 111 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.