About the company
About Figure Figure is transforming the trillion dollar financial services industry using blockchain technology. In three short years, Figure has unveiled a series of fintech firsts using the Provenance blockchain for loan origination, equity management, private fund services, banking and payments sectors - bringing speed, efficiency and savings to both consumers and institutions. Today, Figure is one of less than a thousand companies considered a unicorn, globally. Our mission requires us to have a creative, team-oriented, and supportive environment where everyone can do their absolute best. The team is composed of driven, innovative, collaborative, and curious people who love architecting ground-breaking technologies. We value individuals who bring an entrepreneurial mindset to every task and will embrace our culture of innovation. Every day at Figure is a journey in continuous learning yet a daily focus on getting work done that makes a difference. Join a team of proven leaders who have already created billions of dollars in value in the FinTech space!
Job Summary
What you’ll do
📍Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies aligned with company goals and objectives, leveraging your expertise to adapt quickly to the evolving needs of a scrappy startup environment. 📍Oversee financial planning processes including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling, with an emphasis on agility and rapid decision-making. 📍Manage cash flow, liquidity, and investment strategies to optimize financial resources, making swift and well-informed decisions to support the company's growth trajectory. 📍Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team, instilling a sense of urgency and adaptability while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. 📍Help drive profitability and financial performance against our long term strategy and goals in preparation for an IPO 📍Oversee a team that embeds across the organization, bringing analysis, financial discipline and rigor to strategic decision making inside and outside of the finance organization 📍Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting while also providing key insights and analysis to make recommendations for improvement, leveraging real-time data and feedback loops to drive continuous optimization.
What We Look For
📍Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field 📍10+ years of experience in senior finance roles within financial services, with a focus on the FinTech Industry 📍Experience at public filers, and ideally experience at a company during its IPO process, with a comprehensive understanding of the IPO process and the ability to lead the company through this significant milestone. 📍The ability to address challenging issues while remaining objective and independent, with a track record of successfully navigating complexities 📍Strong understanding of budget management and planning, financial operations, regulated financial services, and accounting principles. 📍Ability to understand the financial investor perspective and mindset 📍Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. 📍Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop teams. 📍Strong communication skills - ability to articulate verbally and in writing, plans, processes, policies and issues to stakeholders. 📍Strong entrepreneurialism, work ethic and hands-on approach. 📍Ability to address challenging issues while remaining objective and independent. 📍Ability to handle several projects at once while staying organized, detail oriented and diligent. 📍Strategic thinker with a track record of driving business growth and profitability. 📍Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment