Strategic Finance Manager

About Life360

Life360’s mission is to keep people close to the ones they love. Our category-leading mobile app and Tile tracking devices empower members to protect the people, pets, and things they care about most with a range of services, including location sharing, safe driver reports, and crash detection with emergency dispatch. Life360 serves approximately 66 million monthly active users (MAU), as of March 31, 2024, across more than 150 countries.

Life360 delivers peace of mind and enhances everyday family life with seamless coordination for all the moments that matter, big and small. By continuing to innovate and deliver for our customers, we have become a household name and the must-have mobile-based membership for families (and those friends that basically are family).

Life360 has more than 500 (and growing!) remote-first employees. For more information, please visit life360.com.

Life360 is a Remote First company, which means a remote work environment will be the primary experience for all employees. All positions, unless otherwise specified, can be performed remotely (within the US) regardless of any specified location above.

About The Team

This role will report to the Senior Manager of Life360 Subscriptions under the Strategic Finance team. This team is responsible for supporting the company’s strategic decision making through performing financial analyses, along with operational finance support, including planning and budgeting, supporting corporate development and investor relations.

About the Job

The Life360 Strategic Finance team is looking for a Strategic Finance Manager to lead the International Subscription business finance support as well as serve as the primary business partner for several groups including Marketing and Customer Support. You will be responsible for all areas related to budgeting, forecasting, strategic analysis, and long range planning for the International Subscription business, along with department spend management. You will play a leading role in helping drive strategic decisions for the business by translating strategy into financial impact. In addition to the strategic side, you will be involved in the operational tasks surrounding forecasting and planning and the day-to-day business operations to ensure the team is meeting annual targets and KPIs. This role will have a unique opportunity to work cross-functionally and use quantitative insights to guide better decision-making across the organization.

For candidates based in the US, the salary range for this position is $140,000 to $195,000 USD. For candidates based out of Canada, the salary range for this position is $150,000 to $185,000 CAD. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary- therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits, as well as equity.

What You’ll Do

• Be the primary finance partner to the overall International Subscription business, supporting the Marketing and Customer Support teams
• Own the International subscription revenue model that includes understanding how launching new markets / product offerings impacts subscription revenue over multiple years
• Own the Revenue and COGs model for International Subscription and the end-to-end forecasting cycle for all metrics from revenue down to contribution profit, through partnering with operations, marketing, and accounting
• Partner with Marketing and Customer Support Groups on their headcount and operating expense forecasts, as well as business case evaluation and strategic modeling
• Partner with Marketing to track customer acquisition spend performance and drive efficiency
• Have the initiative to drive ongoing process improvements as well as implementation of automated systems
• Prepare monthly budget variance analysis and reporting packages to ensure the business is tracking close to quarterly budget targets
• Educate business partners on financial trade-offs between different business investments, while being able to make thoughtful judgment decisions during ambiguous situations
• Support the annual budgeting and planning process, as well as long range strategic planning initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting essential; MBA is a plus
• A minimum of 5 years experience with at least 3 years experience in Strategic Finance / FP&A (previous investment banking or strategic finance at a high growth tech company highly preferred)
• Flexibility to partner with team members across EST/London time zones (EST working hours required)
• Ability to step up during ambiguous times and ready to take on new challenges while driving continuous improvement across finance
• Excellent financial modeling and analytical skills, being able to craft a story from the data and drive actionable insights to manage the performance of the business
• Strong communication skills and experience partnering across different functions and various levels in a company
• Advanced Excel skills are required. Experience with Netsuite, Adaptive, and data visualization tools (eg Tableau), is a plus. Must demonstrate capability and desire to learn new technologies and skills.
• Self-starter, comfortable with working under pressure, and meeting deadlines with the ability to prioritize with limited guidance
• Team player and the ability to work collaboratively across different functions, effectively influence senior business partners, and provide thoughtful push back when necessary
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking paired with intellectual curiosity and aptitude in picking up new technical skills
• Adaptable to change as part of a fast scaling and evolving organization

Our Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for US employees). We offer supplemental plans for medical and dental for Canadian employees
• 401(k) plan with company matching program in the US and RRSP with DPSP plan for Canadian employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental wellness.
• Flexible PTO and 12 company wide days off throughout the year
• Learning & Development programs
• Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
• Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle

Life360 Values

Our company’s mission driven culture is guided by our shared values to create a trusted work environment where you can bring your authentic self to work and make a positive difference

• Be a Good Person - We have a team of high integrity people you can trust.
• Be Direct With Respect - We communicate directly, even when it’s hard.
• Members Before Metrics - We focus on building an exceptional experience for families.
• High Intensity High Impact - We do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic best selves to work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Life360. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any legally protected status.

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the below qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying!

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