Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the
flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.About the
Finance team
The Finance team ensures Affirm remains financially sound and strategically positioned for
growth. Our team manages financial planning, accounting, pricing, vendor management, tax,
investor relations, and corporate development. We deliver timely insights, accurate reporting,
and careful analysis to support decision-making. From day-to-day financial operations to major
investments, we enable sustainable, informed growth by maintaining strong fiscal discipline.
About the role
We are looking for a self-motivated and resourceful Bank Head of FP&A to join us during a
pivotal moment of growth. As Affirm Bank is currently in its formation phase, we are actively
building out our foundational team. Reporting to the Bank CFO, the Bank Head of FP&A will
be central to this effort, playing a key role in the formation and operational build-out of the
Bank.
The Bank Head of FP&A will play a critical role in building the team and leading day-to-day
finance operations. Core responsibilities include managing the forecasting and budget process,
developing robust financial models, capital stress testing and monitoring, financial analysis,
and partnering with Affirm, Inc. cross-functional teams on financial workflows.
What you'll do
Team Leadership & Talent Development: Build and lead the Bank strategic finance team,
providing strategic direction, recruitment, and coaching as we establish the function.
Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the end-to-end forecasting and budget process, ensuring
alignment with organizational goals during this critical startup phase. Perform rigorous
financial analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic
planning, scenario analysis, and forecasting for the Bank.
Capital Strategy: Oversee capital stress testing and ongoing monitoring. Partner
cross-functionally to validate inputs, pressure-test key drivers, and ensure outputs reflect
current business dynamics.
Performance Management & Reporting: Monitor performance against forecasts, diagnose
variances, identify root causes, and provide forward-looking insights to drive action.
Strategic Decision Support: Provide decision support on strategic initiatives, evaluating
trade-offs and P&L implications. Translate complex analyses into clear, executive-ready
narratives that drive insight, inform strategy, and align stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner closely with Affirm, Inc. cross-functional teams to
integrate financial workflows.
What we look for
Minimum 8+ years relevant experience in analytical roles (e.g., strategic finance, consulting,
data science, or analytics), with demonstrated impact on business outcomes
Minimum 5 years of people management experience
Proven ability to operate with ownership and influence in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment,
with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong business judgment, with the ability to connect detailed analyses to broader strategic
context and executive-level decisions
Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions across
cross-functional teams
Financial modeling proficiency; working knowledge of modeling tools and experience with data
visualization tools preferred
Familiarity with fintech, lending and payments business model preferred
Base Pay Grade - M
Equity Grade - USA 8
Employees new to Affirm typically come in at the start of the pay range. Affirm focuses on
providing a simple and transparent pay structure which is based on a variety of factors,
including location, experience and job-related skills.
Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly
stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized
medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents.)
USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT): $185,000 - $245,000
USA base pay range (all other U.S. states): $164,000 - $224,000
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
#LI-Remote
Affirm is proud to be a remote-first company! The majority of our roles are remote and you can
work almost anywhere within the country of employment. Affirmers in proximal roles have the
flexibility to work remotely, but will occasionally be required to work out of their assigned
Affirm office. A limited number of roles remain office-based due to the nature of their job
responsibilities.
We’re extremely proud to offer competitive benefits that are anchored to our core value of
people come first. Some key highlights of our benefits package include:
Health care coverage - Affirm covers all premiums for all levels of coverage for you and your
dependents
Flexible Spending Wallets - generous stipends for spending on Technology, Food, various
Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
Time off - competitive vacation and holiday schedules allowing you to take time off to rest and
recharge
ESPP - An employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares of Affirm at a discount
We believe It’s On Us to provide an inclusive interview experience for all, including people
with disabilities. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to candidates in need of
individualized support during the hiring process.
[For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco] Pursuant to the
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring
Ordinance, Affirm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction
records.
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