What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Finance Lead position at Traba?
Traba is building a world where the global supply chain operates at peak efficiency. We are a technology company that enhances the productivity and potential of the industrial supply chain by connecting businesses with reliable workers. We leverage location monitoring, predictive algorithms, machine learning, AI, computer vision, and other advanced technologies to drive an unparalleled customer experience. Our mission is to empower both businesses and workers to reach their full productivity and potential. We’re proud to be backed by some of the world’s best investors, including Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, and General Catalyst.
About The Role
We’re looking for a Strategic Finance Lead to drive the numbers behind our growth and shape the company’s financial strategy. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll partner directly with the leadership team to inform key decisions, optimize resource allocation, and build scalable finance processes.
Beyond leading planning, forecasting, and strategic analyses, you will work cross functionally to model new opportunities, support our GTM and Operations teams, and ensure every investment moves the business forward. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your insights will directly influence company direction and growth.
Location: NYC (In office 5 days per week)
What You’ll Do
Strategic Finance & Forecasting
Traba is dedicated to promoting Equal Opportunity employment practices. We evaluate all applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristics that are legally protected by local, state, or federal regulations. We encourage applicants from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets.
Our Values
Dream Big - We are on a path to change the world for the better. We create and communicate a bold direction that inspires a life-changing vision. We don’t sacrifice long-term value for short-term results.
Olympian’s Work Ethic - Changing the world never comes easy. We work harder, longer, and smarter, not just two out of three. We put everything we have on the field.
Growth Mindset - We confront the toughest challenges head-on and persevere. Sometimes we fail, but we brush ourselves off, adapt, learn, and push forward with resilience.
Customer Obsession - We go the extra mile for our workers and businesses. We remain focused on delivering high-quality products and services that solve this massive and overlooked industries’ problems
What is light industrial labor?
Light industrial flexible staffing is a $50B labor market that encompasses entry-level jobs in warehouses & distribution centers. These workers pack boxes, load trucks, and manage warehouse operations to keep supply chains running at peak efficiency.
About The Role
We’re looking for a Strategic Finance Lead to drive the numbers behind our growth and shape the company’s financial strategy. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll partner directly with the leadership team to inform key decisions, optimize resource allocation, and build scalable finance processes.
Beyond leading planning, forecasting, and strategic analyses, you will work cross functionally to model new opportunities, support our GTM and Operations teams, and ensure every investment moves the business forward. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your insights will directly influence company direction and growth.
Location: NYC (In office 5 days per week)
What You’ll Do
Strategic Finance & Forecasting
- Develop and own financial models to guide strategic decisions
- Lead forecasts aligned with company objectives
- Work with cross functional leads to ensure goals are hit
- Drive scenario planning and analyses to identify growth opportunities
- Manage budgeting processes and track departmental performance
- Identify trends, manage risks, and highlight growth opportunities
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for leadership and board meetings
- Define, monitor, and report key performance indicators (KPI's)
- Support month-end close, invoicing, and related financial processes
- Collaborate with Revenue and Growth teams on pricing, contracts, and market launch strategy
- Assess and model new revenue opportunities, providing strategic insights
- Streamline financial systems and processes to ensure accuracy and scalability
- Enhance efficiency and reliability of financial data reporting
- Provide financial expertise and strategic advice across departments
- 5 years in strategic finance, FP&A, revenue operations, investment banking, or consulting (fast-growing startup experience a plus)
- Proven experience building financial models and influencing strategic decisions at the leadership level
- Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with QuickBooks, SQL & ERP systems a plus
- Strong analytical, communication, and storytelling skills — able to translate numbers into strategy and to be able to articulate this to key stakeholders
- Excited by operating in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment with a hands-on approach
- Proven track record collaborating cross-functionally
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field
- 📈 Start-up equity
- 💰 Competitive Salary
- 🩺 100% Paid health, dental & vision coverage
- 🍽️ Dinner Provided via DoorDash, free DashPass & stocked kitchen for NY employees
- 🚍 Commuter benefit
- 🏋🏽 Gympass Benefit
- ✚✚ Additional: One Medical Membership, Gympass, HSA via Optum, Talkspace, HealthAdvocate, Teledoc Health
Traba is dedicated to promoting Equal Opportunity employment practices. We evaluate all applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristics that are legally protected by local, state, or federal regulations. We encourage applicants from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets.
Our Values
Dream Big - We are on a path to change the world for the better. We create and communicate a bold direction that inspires a life-changing vision. We don’t sacrifice long-term value for short-term results.
Olympian’s Work Ethic - Changing the world never comes easy. We work harder, longer, and smarter, not just two out of three. We put everything we have on the field.
Growth Mindset - We confront the toughest challenges head-on and persevere. Sometimes we fail, but we brush ourselves off, adapt, learn, and push forward with resilience.
Customer Obsession - We go the extra mile for our workers and businesses. We remain focused on delivering high-quality products and services that solve this massive and overlooked industries’ problems
What is light industrial labor?
Light industrial flexible staffing is a $50B labor market that encompasses entry-level jobs in warehouses & distribution centers. These workers pack boxes, load trucks, and manage warehouse operations to keep supply chains running at peak efficiency.