Affirm Bank Strategic Finance Manager

At Affirm, we exist for the moments that matter—giving people a clear, predictable way to pay over time, with no hidden fees, no surprises, and no tradeoffs on what matters most.

About the Finance team

• The Finance team ensures Affirm remains financially sound and strategically positioned for growth.
• Our team manages financial planning, accounting, pricing, vendor management, tax, investor relations, and corporate development.
• We deliver timely insights, accurate reporting, and careful analysis to support decision-making.
• From day-to-day financial operations to major investments, we enable sustainable, informed growth by maintaining strong fiscal discipline.

About the role

• We are looking for a self-motivated and resourceful Bank Head of FP&A to join us during a pivotal moment of growth.
• As Affirm Bank is currently in its formation phase, we are actively building out our foundational team.
• Reporting to the Bank CFO, the Bank Head of FP&A will be central to this effort, playing a key role in the formation and operational build-out of the Bank.
• The Bank Head of FP&A will play a critical role in building the team and leading day-to-day finance operations. Core

responsibilities

include managing the forecasting and budget process, developing robust financial models, capital stress testing and monitoring, financial analysis, and partnering with Affirm, Inc. cross-functional teams on financial workflows.

What you'll do

• Team Leadership & Talent Development: Build and lead the Bank strategic finance team, providing strategic direction, recruitment, and coaching as we establish the function.
• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the end-to-end forecasting and budget process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals during this critical startup phase. Perform rigorous financial analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
• Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, and forecasting for the Bank.
• Capital Strategy: Oversee capital stress testing and ongoing monitoring. Partner cross-functionally to validate inputs, pressure-test key drivers, and ensure outputs reflect current business dynamics.
• Performance Management & Reporting: Monitor performance against forecasts, diagnose variances, identify root causes, and provide forward-looking insights to drive action.
• Strategic Decision Support: Provide decision support on strategic initiatives, evaluating trade-offs and P&L implications. Translate complex analyses into clear, executive-ready narratives that drive insight, inform strategy, and align stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner closely with Affirm, Inc. cross-functional teams to integrate financial workflows.

What we look for

• Minimum 8+ years relevant experience in analytical roles (e.g., strategic finance, consulting, data science, or analytics), with demonstrated impact on business outcomes
• Minimum 5 years of people management experience
• Proven ability to operate with ownership and influence in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong business judgment, with the ability to connect detailed analyses to broader strategic context and executive-level decisions
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions across cross-functional teams
• Financial modeling proficiency; working knowledge of modeling tools and experience with data visualization tools preferred
• Familiarity with fintech, lending and payments business model preferred

Base Pay Grade - M

Equity Grade - USA 8

• Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors, including location, experience and job-related skills.
• Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)
• USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT): $185,000 - $245,000
• USA base pay range (all other U.S. states): $164,000 - $224,000
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

#LI-Remote

Remote-first with flexibility built in

• Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company.
• Most roles can be done from almost anywhere within the country of employment.
• Some positions may occasionally require in-person work at an Affirm office, and a few are office-based due to the nature of the work.
• All new hires will be invited to attend an in-person onboarding experience.

Benefits

designed for you

Our benefits reflect our commitment to care, transparency, and flexibility. Here are a few highlights:

• Health coverage at no cost: We cover 100% of premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Spending stipends: Monthly stipends support your tech setup, and the ability to choose health and wellness options that are right for you.
• Time off to recharge: Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars help you rest when you need to.
• Own a piece of what you build: Our employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) lets you buy Affirm stock at a discount.

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