Vice President, Finance, Strategy, and Analytics at PayNearMe

Santa Clara, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

300000.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Planning, Strategic Analysis, Project Management, Leadership, Data Analysis, Pricing Strategy, Deal Review, KPI Development, Business Intelligence, Forecasting, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Team Development, Analytical Skills, Collaboration, Market Analysis

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description At PayNearMe, we’re on a mission to make paying and getting paid as simple as possible. We build innovative technology that transforms the way businesses and their customers experience payments. Our industry-leading platform, PayXM™, is the first of its kind—designed to manage the entire payment experience from start to finish. Every click, swipe or tap is seamless, fast and secure, helping non-commerce businesses boost customer satisfaction, accelerate payments, and reduce costs. Our single platform handles it all: cards, ACH, digital wallets such as PayPal, Venmo, Cash App Pay, Apple Pay and Google Pay, and even cash at more than 62,000 retail locations nationwide. Today, thousands of businesses across consumer lending, iGaming and online sports betting, property management, and tolling trust PayNearMe to deliver a payment experience that drives real results. In September 2025, we raised a $50 million Series E funding round to accelerate our growth. We’re a team of 200+ employees across 41 states, headquartered in Silicon Valley with satellite offices in Dallas, TX and Holmdel, NJ. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of payments—one experience at a time. Job Description We are seeking a dynamic, quantitative and experienced leader for our Finance, Strategy, and Analytics team. In this role you will be responsible for leading our annual strategic and financial planning and tracking performance and reporting out to the company and the board. You will drive our Pricing strategy and the deal desk review and approval for the sales team. You support all Strategic Finance requirements for first-of-kind deal and partnership reviews, business initiative modeling and Corporate Development deal reviews. You will lead the development and support of company-wide KPI and performance analytics. This role also requires you and your team to lead multiple cross-functional initiatives and drive them successfully through to implementation. You will lead a growing FP&A team and will report to the CFO/COO. The ideal candidate will have B2B SaaS software experience and/or payments industry experience. Lead Company planning and performance management Lead annual and multi-year financial and strategic planning processes, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals Partner with business leaders on business case development and approval for major company initiatives Work with all levels of the company to monitor performance against KPIs, budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and course-corrective actions. Build and oversee the creation of management dashboards and KPIs to track business performance Support the CFO/COO with board presentations, investor relations analysis, and capital planning Lead Strategic Finance: Pricing, Strategy and Deal Review Run deal desk pricing review and approval for current markets and products Design and implement pricing strategies that maximize revenue and profitability while aligning with market trends and customer needs Drive the modeling and decision-making process for first-of-kind deals, strategic partnerships, corporate development deals, and unique new company initiatives Analyze competitive positioning, existing and addressable markets, cost structures, and market dynamics to inform company strategy, initiative prioritization and resource allocation Collaborate with the Company Leadership Team to identify, prioritize, and execute high-impact strategic initiatives that align with the company’s vision and growth objectives Develop and Enhance Analytics Capabilities Build and manage a robust analytics team to support business intelligence and data-driven decision-making across the organization Partner with Product, Finance, Risk, and Operations teams to establish performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting systems that inform company strategy Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred Experience: 5+ years leading company-wide annual strategy and financial planning cycles with some or all of that time directly leading the FP&A function of a high-growth company An additional 8+ years of additional experience in Finance, Strategy, Accounting, Analytics, Pricing, or Management Consulting Experience leading Pricing strategy and Deal desk review Experience developing and presenting senior leadership and board-level report outs on Plan performance Experience leading and developing analytics teams and data environments FinTech SaaS and/or Payments experience is a strong plus Skills: Robust Finance acumen on modeling, forecasting, budgeting and analysis Industry and competitive strategic analysis Strong project management and leadership Proven ability to attract, retain and develop an excellent team Excellent analytical and communication skills Key Competencies: Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results Additional Information Work Environment: Location: San Francisco Bay area preferred / Remote. Will consider other locations but must be in the US Travel: 4-8x / year in-person team meet-ups (3-4 days, company paid) Why Join Us?: Opportunity to lead a high-impact team in a growing organization Collaborative and innovative culture with a focus on professional development Competitive salary and benefits with growth-company options grant Fast- paced and professional work culture Stock options with standard startup vesting - 1 year cliff; 4 years total $50 monthly communication expense stipend to go towards your phone/internet bill $250 stipend to enhance your WFH setup Reimbursement for peripheral equipment: monitor (up to $400), keyboard and mouse (up to $200) Premium medical benefits including vision and dental (100% coverage for employees) Company-sponsored life and disability insurance Paid parental bonding leave Paid sick leave, jury duty, bereavement 401k plan Flexible Time Off (our team members typically take off ~3-4 weeks per year) Volunteer Time Off 13 scheduled holidays Salary Range: $250,000 - $300,000 PayNearMe strives to create a workplace where all employees thrive. Our core values represent who we are today and we take pride in the way we work with each other as well as with our stakeholders. We’re in this together to do the right thing. We deliver real results we are proud of while remaining respectful, transparent, and flexible. PayNearMe is an equal opportunity employer. We are diligently and thoughtfully working towards cultivating a diverse workforce which in turn, enhances our products and services for the communities we serve. Applicants who represent all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. — CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT: APPLICANT NOTICE Effective Date: January 1, 2020 Last Reviewed on: December 23, 2019 PayNearMe, Inc. (the “Company”) is providing you with this Notice (“Notice”) to inform you about: the categories of Personal Information that the Company collects and maintains about applicants; and the purposes for which the Company uses that Personal Information. For purposes of this Notice, “Personal Information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly with, a natural person that the Company may collect in connection with screening applicants for job openings at the Company. Identifiers and Professional or Employment-Related Information. The Company collects identifiers and professional or employment-related information, which may include some or all the following: real name, nickname or alias, postal address, telephone number, e-mail address, membership in professional organizations, professional certifications, language skills, and current and past employment history. The Company collects this Personal Information to evaluate previous job performance and consider applicants for positions, to develop a talent pool and plan for succession, to conduct applicant surveys, to maintain an internal applicant directory and for purposes of identification, to promote the Company as a place to work, and for workforce reporting and data analytics/trend analysis. Personal Information Categories from Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e). The Company may collect categories of Personal Information listed in Cal. Civ. Code §1798.80(e), other than those already listed above, (a) to the extent necessary to comply with the Company’s legal obligations, such as to accommodate disabilities; (b) to conduct a direct threat analysis in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state law; (c) for occupational health and safety compliance and record-keeping; and (d) to respond to an applicant’s medical emergency. Characteristics of Protected Classifications Under California or Federal Law. The Company may collect information about race, age, national origin, disability, sex, and veteran status as necessary to comply with legal obligations, including the reporting requirements of the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Act, the federal Office of Contracting Compliance Programs (applicable to government contractors), and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act. The Company collects this Personal Information for purposes including: to comply with Federal and California law related to accommodation. The Company also collects this category of Personal Information on a purely voluntary basis, except where required by law, and uses the information only in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Education Information. The Company collects education information such as resumes and graduation records. The Company collects this Personal Information to determine suitability for roles, to determine eligibility for training courses, and to assist with professional licensing. Profile Data. The Company may collect profile data, including the following: psychological assessments, behavior analyses, or other profiling of its applicants. The Company collects this Personal Information to determine aptitude for certain positions and job assignments as well. Background Screening Information. In the event that an applicant is given a formal job offer, the Company collects background screening information prior to hiring, including results of the following types of background screening: criminal history; sex offender registration; motor vehicle records; credit history; employment history; drug testing; and educational history. The Company collects this Personal Information to screen for risks to the Company and its clients, and continued suitability for their jobs and to evaluate applicants for promotions. Assistance for Disabled Applicants Alternative formats of this Notice are available to individuals with a disability. Please let us know if you need assistance. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Responsibilities

Lead the Finance, Strategy, and Analytics team, overseeing annual strategic and financial planning while tracking performance. Drive pricing strategy and support strategic finance requirements for partnerships and business initiatives.