Strategic Finance Principal

Strategic Finance Principal Location New York, NY : About this role: As Strategic Finance Associate / Associate Principal you will lead high-priority financial projects to drive rapid growth, guide Via's strategy and create long term value. You'll have the chance to own critical workstreams from start to finish, collaborate closely with Via's leadership team and work cross-functionally with our Sales, Product and Operations teams to manage risks and identify opportunities for the business. This is an opportunity to join a high-impact team at the heart of Via where you'll play an integral role in helping us scale. This role is based in either NYC or London, with a hybrid in-office schedule. What You'll Do: Drive evaluation of key business initiatives including new products, pricing & revenue strategies, strategic partnerships, new market entry, and more Interpret key operational performance indicators, growth trends, and competitive positioning to inform strategic recommendations for senior management and Board of Directors Work cross-functionally with the Operations, Growth, Data, and Partnerships teams to streamline the implementation of initiatives and processes across the organization Work closely with the CFO, CRO and COO as well as Sales, Partner Success, and Operations leaders to develop Via's revenue strategy and price opportunities with software partners around the world Work on corporate development initiatives (financings, M&A opportunities, investor relations, board and investor materials) Who You Are: ~ Exceptional Excel and financial modeling skills with a knack for robust simplicity ~ Strong analytical and communication skills; you're able to both crunch numbers and discuss your analysis ~ Sophisticated understanding of corporate finance and accounting ~ Organized and independent; a self-starter who is comfortable taking on significant responsibility, operates with urgency, and proactively drives business results ~ Creative and solutions-oriented; you're able to think on your feet when presented with a tough problem and willing to develop new approaches to challenges ~ Passionate, kind and a real team player ~4-8 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, management consulting, transaction services or in strategic finance / corporate finance / FP&A at either a high-growth startup or a blue chip company ~ Experience managing a team ~ Bachelor's Degree Compensation and Benefits Final salary will be determined by the candidate's experience, knowledge, and skills. Salary reflected does not include equity or variable pay, where applicable Salary Range: $120,000-$160,000 NYC We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including free medical plans and 401K matching. Founded in 2012, Via pioneered the TransitTech category by using new technologies to develop public mobility systems — optimizing networks of buses, shuttles, wheelchair accessible vehicles, school buses, autonomous vehicles, and electric vehicles around the globe. Building the world's most efficient, equitable, and sustainable transportation network for all passengers — including those with limited mobility, those without smartphones, and unbanked populations — Via works with its partners to lower the costs of public transit while providing transportation options that rival the convenience of a personal car while reducing environmental impact. At the intersection of transportation and technology, Via is a visionary market leader that combines software innovation with sophisticated service design and operational expertise to fundamentally improve the way the world moves, providing technology in 650 communities and more than 35 countries and counting. Ready to join the ride? Via is an equal opportunity employer.