Finance & Strategy Manager

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

The Finance & Strategy team partners across Robinhood to drive long-term shareholder value by helping business leaders make strategic, financially sound decisions. We provide insights through analytics, build scalable frameworks for financial management, and help align the company’s operations and capital allocation to our corporate priorities.

As a Finance & Strategy Manager, you’ll serve as a key partner to our Engineering organization! You’ll drive strategic financial planning, investment decision-making, and operational effectiveness. This role plays a critical part in enabling smart financial choices and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our technical operations

This role is based in our Chicago, IL, New York, NY, and Menlo Park, CA offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams. 

What you’ll do

• Serve as the primary finance partner to senior Engineering leaders, providing strategic guidance on investment decisions, capacity planning, and cost optimization.
• Lead key financial planning processes including Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and multi-year strategic plans.
• Influence decision-making by presenting data-driven insights, scenario modeling, and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Analyze and forecast infrastructure spend with a deep understanding of cloud cost drivers, usage patterns, and contract structures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Procurement, and Accounting to ensure alignment on spend, headcount, and strategic initiatives.

What you bring

• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance or strategic roles, including at least 3 years partnering with technical organizations like Engineering or Security.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Advanced financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills—especially in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights for senior leadership.
• High proficiency in Excel and Google Suite; interest or experience in SQL, Looker, or similar tools is a plus.
• Strong project management capabilities and the ability to juggle multiple priorities independently.

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
• Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
• Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Lifestyle wallet — a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.