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Armada · Operations · Lead / Manager · Posted 2026-08-28

Director, Strategic Finance

Armada · San Francisco, California Office (HQ) · $200k–250k base

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About the Company

Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense. 

With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including Founders Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.

Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.  

About the Role   

  We are  seeking  a  strategic, analytical, and business-savvy finance leader  to join the Finance organization as Director, Strategic Finance. This role  will report to the head of strategic finance and  is designed to partner with cross-functional leaders and business unit heads to drive financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and strategic decision support across the company. You will  be responsible for  shaping financial planning and performance insights, strengthening financial rigor, and influencing key business decisions that support Armada’s growth and long-term strategic initiatives.  

Location. This role is hybrid and based in either our San Francisco (Presidio) headquarters or Bellevue, Washington office, with an expectation to be in the office several days per week.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Financial Strategy & Planning  

Partner with business leaders to translate strategy into financial objectives and measurable outcomes.  

Build scalable processes, models, and frameworks that improve visibility into performance and planning cycles.  

Drive long-range planning to support strategic priorities, go-to-market investments, and resource allocation decisions.  

Working with the current team on enhancing  financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes  across business units.  

Analysis & Decision Support  

Prepare insightful narratives and presentations for senior leadership and key stakeholders.  

Provide  data-driven analysis  and actionable insights to inform complex business decisions.  

Support strategic evaluation of new product investments, pricing frameworks, and revenue strategies where applicable.   

Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases to support growth initiatives.  

Cross-Functional Collaboration  

Partner with Accounting, Operations, R&D, Product, and GTM teams to influence key priorities and financial performance.  

Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organization by defining and tracking meaningful KPIs.  

Facilitate communication across stakeholders to align financial assumptions with operational execution.  

Leadership & Execution  

Coach, mentor, and develop finance professionals as needed.  

Help define processes and governance that ensure clarity and accountability.  

Lead or contribute to special strategic finance projects and cross-organizational initiatives.  

Who You Are

Experience & Skills  

10+ years of progressive experience  in strategic finance in startups, investment banking, or related finance functions.  

Proven ability to partner with business leaders and influence strategy company-wide.  

Exceptional financial modeling, analytical reasoning, presentation, and communication skills.  

Deep comfort with building and refining financial process …

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