[Remote] Senior Strategic Finance Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blaize is a company that builds a programmable AI platform for inference in real-world environments. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Strategic Finance to own financial planning, modeling, and forecasting, working closely with the Vice President of Strategic Finance to enhance the company's financial performance and reporting processes.ResponsibilitiesOwn the annual operating plan (AOP), rolling forecasts, and long-range plan (LRP) — building and maintaining models end-to-endDevelop scenario and what-if models to support strategic decisions around investment allocation and business prioritizationPartner with the Strategic Finance Director to translate company-level targets into functional budgets with clear accountability and measurable outcomesPartner with the Strategic Finance Director to drive monthly and quarterly business reviews with actionable variance commentary and forward-looking recommendationsBuild and own capital allocation frameworks — evaluating investment opportunities, capex, and R&D spend against hurdle rates and expected ROIDevelop business cases and financial models for major investment decisions, quantifying trade-offs, and payback across competing prioritiesSupport capital structure and financing strategy, including liquidity planning, debt/equity considerations, and treasury managementPartner with leadership on capital raises, investor materials, and the financial narrative behind funding and resource-allocation decisionsImprove forecasting accuracy and planning cycle efficiency across the organizationEnhance financial reporting infrastructure within NetSuite and connected BI toolsSupport SOX-compliant financial processes and controls appropriate to a publicly listed companyContribute to earnings preparation, investor relations support, and board-level financial materials as neededSkills8–15 years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance, ideally in technology, SaaS, semiconductor, or AI companiesExpert-level financial modeling: three-statement models, scenario analysis, and driver-based forecasting built and owned end-to-endDirect experience owning AOP, LRP, and rolling forecast processes across a full planning cycleStrong executive communication and storytelling — able to translate complex models into clear narratives for CFO and Estaff audiencesHands-on experience with NetSuite and at least one BI or analytics tool (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or equivalent)Comfort operating in a public company environment: SOX controls, earnings cycles, and investor relations supportInvestment banking, corporate development, or structured finance background is a strong plus — it signals the modeling rigor and analytical depth we are looking forMBA, CFA, CPA, or CMAPrior experience at a post-SPAC or newly public technology companyFamiliarity with semiconductor, edge AI, or hardware-plus-software hybrid business modelsExperience implementing or rolling out a dedicated FP&A planning tool (Anaplan, Pigment, Planful, Adaptive Insights, or equivalent)Company OverviewBlaize is an AI computing platforms company that develops products for the automotive, smart vision, and enterprise computing markets. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in El Dorado Hills, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.blaize.com.