Director, Strategic Finance

About the Company

Armada is a full-stack edge infrastructure company delivering compute, connectivity, and sovereign AI/ML to some of the world’s most remote places. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.

With over $200 million in funding, Armada is backed by top investors such as Microsoft (M12), Founders Fund, and has strategic partnerships including Starlink, Skydio, and NVIDIA. Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up.

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and business‑savvy finance leader to join the Finance organization as Director, Strategic Finance. This role reports to the head of strategic finance and partners with cross‑functional leaders and business unit heads to drive financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and strategic decision support across the company.

Location: Hybrid, based in either San Francisco (Presidio) headquarters or Bellevue, Washington office, with an expectation to be in the office several days per week.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Partner with business leaders to translate strategy into financial objectives and measurable outcomes.
• Build scalable processes, models, and frameworks that improve visibility into performance and planning cycles.
• Drive long‑range planning to support strategic priorities, go‑to‑market investments, and resource allocation decisions.
• Enhance financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes across business units.

Analysis & Decision Support

• Prepare insightful narratives and presentations for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Provide data‑driven analysis and actionable insights to inform complex business decisions.
• Support strategic evaluation of new product investments, pricing frameworks, and revenue strategies where applicable.
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support growth initiatives.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Accounting, Operations, R&D, Product, and GTM teams to influence key priorities and financial performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization by defining and tracking meaningful KPIs.
• Facilitate communication across stakeholders to align financial assumptions with operational execution.

Leadership & Execution

• Coach, mentor, and develop finance professionals as needed.
• Help define processes and governance that ensure clarity and accountability.
• Lead or contribute to special strategic finance projects and cross‑organizational initiatives.

Who You Are

Experience & Skills

• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategic finance in startups, investment banking, or related finance functions.
• Proven ability to partner with business leaders and influence strategy company‑wide.
• Exceptional financial modeling, analytical reasoning, presentation, and communication skills.
• Deep comfort with building and refining financial processes in a fast‑paced, scaling environment.
• Track record of managing ambiguity and delivering results with limited structure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA/CFA preferred.
• Strong expertise in financial forecasting, budgeting, and business planning.
• Advanced proficiency with financial modeling and data analytics tools (e.g., Excel, BI tools, FP&A platforms).
• Experience in early and/or growth‑stage startups is required.
• SaaS, hardware, or technology experience is a plus, but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary Range (U.S. candidates)

• Tier 1 (e.g., SF Bay Area, NYC, Seattle): $199,830 – $249,780
• Tier 2 (most U.S. metro areas): $159,600 – $199,500

Final compensation will be determined by experience, scope, and level, and may vary from the posted range. The role also includes equity and subsidized benefits.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity
• Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and Dependent Care FSAs (DCFSA)
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 14 paid company holidays per year

You're a Great Fit If

• You are a go‑getter with a growth mindset, intellectually curious, and have strong business acumen.
• You are a detail‑oriented problem‑solver who can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a “get‑it‑done” attitude.
• You thrive in a fast‑paced environment, energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, and are excited to contribute to a growing company.
• You are a collaborative team player focused on business success and motivated by team accomplishment.
• You are highly organized, results‑driven, with strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.