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Strategic Finance & Business Operations

HappyRobotSan FranciscoOperations
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Salary
$140K - $230K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
23 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 9d ago

About this role

HappyRobot is hiring its inaugural Strategic Finance & Business Operations professional to establish the finance function and steer critical projects from San Francisco or on a remote basis. This position suits an analytical operator with investment banking or consulting experience who wants to help scale enterprise AI infrastructure.

Role Overview

This foundational position operates as an equal mix of strategic finance leadership and hands-on business operations. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the person in this role collaborates closely with company founders and leadership on high-visibility initiatives. Half of the schedule focuses on financial planning, reporting, and modeling, while the remaining time involves leading ambiguous, high-impact operational projects across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Design and maintain real-time dashboards tracking revenue, burn rates, unit economics, and operational metrics.
Manage financial planning and analysis tasks, including annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and headcount planning.
Partner with leadership on fundraising activities, investor relations, and strategic transactions like partnerships and M&A.
Tackle priority projects spanning pricing models, market research, international entry, and sales compensation design.
Build internal processes, operational infrastructure, and playbooks to support company growth.
Coordinate cross-functional efforts with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Engineering teams.
Handle vendor evaluations, procurement processes, and cost optimization initiatives.

Requirements

Possesses two to five years of professional background combining investment banking, private equity, or consulting with experience at a fast-growing technology firm.
Demonstrates advanced financial modeling capabilities using spreadsheets.
Proficient in SQL.
Comfortable working through high ambiguity with strong problem-solving instincts.
Exceptional prioritization skills and the ability to turn complex data into clear recommendations.

Nice to Have

Proficiency in Python.
Experience utilizing business intelligence tools.
Background working in Series A through Series D technology environments.

Skills and Tools

Strategic Finance
Business Operations
Financial Modeling
SQL
Python (Plus)
BI Tools (Plus)
Budgeting and Forecasting

Salary and Benefits

Competitive annual salary ranging between $140,000 and $230,000 USD.
Equity participation in a high-growth startup.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

About the Company

HappyRobot provides autonomous AI workforce infrastructure for global enterprises, enabling AI systems to make decisions and run operational processes across entire platforms. Backed by prominent venture capital firms including a16z, Y Combinator, Base10, Prysm Capital, and Eurazeo, the company has raised over $150 million. The enterprise was born in Y Combinator's S23 batch and scales intelligent automation for the real economy.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in this opportunity should visit the official HappyRobot careers page to submit an application.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for this position?

The annual salary is between $140,000 and $230,000 USD, supplemented by equity and benefits.

Is this job remote?

Yes, this role offers remote work flexibility alongside a San Francisco location option.

What technical skills are required?

SQL proficiency is required, alongside advanced financial modeling skills. Knowledge of Python or BI tools is considered a plus.

Who does this role report to?

This position reports directly to the Head of Finance while working closely with the company founders and leadership team.

What kind of background is preferred?

Candidates typically have two to five years of experience combining investment banking, private equity, or consulting with high-growth technology company tenure.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official HappyRobot careers page.

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