Senior Associate, Strategic Finance

About Zipline

Do you want to change the world? Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the world’s most urgent and complex access challenges by building, manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally, wherever they are. From powering Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution, to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart, to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes, we are transforming the way things move for businesses, governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need, when you need it. Through our technology that includes robotics and autonomy, we are decarbonizing delivery, decreasing road congestion, and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution, while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain. Join Zipline and help us to make good on our promise to build an equitable and more resilient global supply chain for billions of people.

About You and The Role

This role is on the Strategic Finance team, which is responsible for driving cross-functional initiatives at Zipline to achieve profitable unit economics and to deploy every dollar efficiently. We own strategic planning and reporting, as well as the company’s 5-year operating plan – financing to pricing, system cost and efficiency, hiring plan, production/capex, and other non-personnel expenses.

During the critical launch period of our new product, this role is a general athlete, reporting directly to the Head of Finance, ready to jump in on any aspects of product optimization. This includes everything from hardware design, manufacturing, and any other aspects of efficiency that impact unit economics and cash. You will partner with cross-functional finance teams (go-to-market, engineering, manufacturing, field operations, regulatory) to help us see around corners, and ensure our teams invest every dollar wisely. The ideal candidate for this role is a fast learner of hardware/software product details and is passionate about fostering strong relationships at all levels of the organization.

What You'll Do

• Deep dive as needed into critical operational and product decisions to achieve sustainable profitable unit economics
• Develop financial models that assess the financial impact of various operational strategies and scenarios. Use these models to support long-term planning, strategy, and resource allocation.
• Define system requirements required to enable real-time, data driven decision
• Collaborate with teams to streamline processes, optimize resource allocation, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute financial insights to enhance operational strategies and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Partner with engineering, deployment and operations teams to assess the financial feasibility of scaling new transformative products.

What You'll Bring

• You have 3+ years of experience in finance, split between professional services and a company with heavy operational or hardware/software components
• You have an exceptional ability to effectively collaborate with and influence at all levels of an organization
• You are comfortable working in cross-functional environments, able to navigate seamlessly between different functions, skillsets, and perspectives
• You are data-driven but also committed to supporting fast-paced, “good, not perfect” decision-making
• You can communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to build strong relationships with Zipline teams and external stakeholders
• You have strong project management and organizational skills
• You are an excel wizard and can build and manage complex financial models
• You have a solid knowledge of financial statements, accounting principles, and investment analysis

What Else You Need to Know

This role is an office role based out of our South San Francisco office. Relocation is available should you need it! The starting cash range for this role is $110,000 - $150,000. Please note that this is a target, starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, working location, and projected impact. The total compensation package for this role may also include: equity compensation; overtime pay; discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more. Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state, federal or local law or our other policies. We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit, please apply!