Role overview

Zip is an AI-powered enterprise procurement platform trusted by leading companies including T-Mobile, OpenAI, and AMD. We are looking for a Strategic Finance Associate or Senior Associate to join our Strategic Finance team with a focus on Product finance, working in San Francisco. In this position, you will partner with Product, Engineering, and Go-to-Market leaders to develop the financial strategy that drives our business forward.

Key responsibilities

Design and manage financial models that support annual planning, long-range forecasting, and multi-product growth strategies.
Work with Product, Engineering, and GTM leaders to establish revenue targets, evaluate roadmap investments, and align strategic priorities across the organization.
Model the financial impact of AI products and decisions, including pricing approaches, unit economics, gross margin analysis, and investment cases for new capabilities.
Build and maintain KPI frameworks that track product performance and sales efficiency to provide leadership with a clear view of business health and guide resource allocation.
Support executive decision-making by creating board materials, investor updates, and leadership presentations.
Lead company-wide forecasting and reporting processes covering revenue, expenses, headcount, cash flow, and retention metrics.

Requirements

Minimum two years of experience in private equity, investment banking, or similar financial roles.
Experience in strategic finance at a high-growth technology company is preferred.
Working knowledge of technology, SaaS, and usage-based business models.
Strong financial modeling and quantitative analysis abilities.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and precision.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ownership mindset with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.

What makes this role worth considering

This is a high-visibility position where you will directly influence financial strategy and connect product decisions to business outcomes at the executive and board level. You will work with a talented team that includes product leaders from Apple, Airbnb, and Meta, as well as procurement experts from major organizations. The role offers competitive compensation, equity, comprehensive health benefits, flexible time off, home office support, and a collaborative work environment in San Francisco.