Strategic Finance Associate

Required

• The ideal candidate is a strategic finance athlete and business problem solver who combines strong analytical rigor with sound commercial judgment.
• They are comfortable entering an ambiguous situation, learning a new business quickly, getting deep into the details, and coming back with a clear point of view on what the business should do. They can move between financial modeling, operating questions, and senior-level strategic discussions without losing sight of the broader objective.
• This person should enjoy building in an environment where many of the processes, metrics, and financial frameworks are still being created. They should be equally comfortable working independently and partnering closely with technical, operational, and senior business leaders.
• 8–12 years of experience, ideally combining rigorous training in investment banking, private equity, management consulting, or a similarly analytical environment with in-house Strategic Finance, Business Finance, Strategy, or operating experience.
• Strong financial and quantitative modeling skills with demonstrated ability to turn complex analyses into practical business recommendations.
• Track record of partnering with senior and cross-functional leaders on strategic, commercial, operational, or investment decisions—not solely recurring planning and reporting.
• Strong judgment, intellectual curiosity, and ownership, with the ability to work effectively through ambiguity, learn unfamiliar businesses quickly, and operate at both a detailed and strategic level.
• Experience in robotics, hardware, manufacturing, industrial technology, restaurant operations, or another operationally complex technology business is helpful but not required.
• What success looks like
• Quickly develop a deep understanding of Lab37's technology, business model, customer economics, manufacturing and deployment model, and key operating drivers.
• Become a trusted thought partner to the Head of Finance & Strategy and Lab37 leadership, independently taking on complex business questions and driving them through to recommendations and decisions.
• Establish stronger financial frameworks around pricing, unit economics, capital allocation, investment decisions, and business performance as Lab37 commercializes.