About this opportunity
Payactiv lists this Manager, Finance & Strategy opportunity in milpitas, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are Payactiv, a FinTech company in the heart of Silicon Valley, devoted to giving workers access to their earned wages when they need them. Payactiv is the pioneer and industry leader in Earned Wage Access. We are the only Certified B Corporation and Public Benefit Corporation in our industry. Our app provides millions with financial services that help them avoid debt, manage their finances, and regain flexibility to pay for things on their own schedule.
Payactiv is seeking an experienced Finance and Strategy Manager to lead and scale the Finance & Strategy function for a multi-million-dollar business partnership. This role requires a strong people leader with experience managing cross-functional, international teams, a sharp analytical mindset, and excellent communication skills including the ability to engage directly with clients. The ideal candidate will drive both short- and long-term initiatives to improve collections and lower loss rates, lead process improvements, and operate effectively in a high-visibility environment. This position reports to the Senior Finance Manager and is based in our Milpitas, CA office.
What you will do…
Team Leadership & Strategic Collaboration
Lead, develop, and scale an international finance operations team of 5+ professionals focused on improving collections performance and reducing loss rates for Payactiv disbursements
Partner closely with cross-functional leaders across Business, FP&A, Customer Success, Product, and Engineering to support and advance high-impact business initiatives
Communication & Client Engagement
Communicate clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences, including executives, cross-functional partners, and external clients
Engage directly with clients to explain our product, address any concerns, and recoup any outstanding amounts
Internal Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency
Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable processes and internal controls to manage an ecosystem of tens of thousands of individual accounts, maximizing revenue while minimizing uncollected balances
Drive operational efficiency through automation and technology, enabling the team to effectively manage volume, complexity, and growth
Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to build, enhance, and integrate new tools and systems within Payactiv’s broader platform and ecosystem
Highly Analytical & Data-Driven Approach
Leverage large and complex data sets to analyze business trends, loss drivers, and performance metrics, generating actionable insights that improve both top-line and bottom-line results
Translate analytical insights into new or enhanced tools, processes, and operating strategies that deliver measurable business impact
What you need…
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science or a related field
An advanced degree (MBA, Engineering, Data Science) is preferred
5+ years of progressive Finance, Strategy, Operations or Analytics experience, with 3+ years as a team manager
Strong communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with customers, partners and various stakeholders
Ability to manage, prioritize, and deliver multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines
Power user in Excel and big data tools (e.g., Python Pandas, SQL, etc)
Expertise in analyzing large datasets and generating actionable insights
What we offer…
Company sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
401K, traditional, and Roth with a company match
Tuition Assistance or Tuition Reimbursement
Unlimited Paid Time off
Monthly Gym Reimbursement
Paid time off to volunteer
Paid Family Leave
Complimentary office lunches
Opportunity to grow
Opportunity to work with a great team committed to making a difference.
Salary Range ; $140K to 160K plus Bonus and Benefits
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Worksite address
milpitas, CA, 95035, US
Who can apply
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