Strategic Finance
Clay Labs · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from Clay Labs's Ashby job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- $190K - $240K
- Location
- New York
- Company website
- clayrun.notion.site
Hiring context
How this role compares at Clay Labs
Clay Labs has 57 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 9 job families, and 5 of them are in finance. 50 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 88%.
This role's posted range of $190K - $240K sits above 55% of the 49 other Clay Labs roles quoted over the same currency and period.
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What the role asks for
What you'd do
- Lead the development and maintenance of financial models to support strategic decision-making, ensuring alignment with the company’s growth objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and report on key financial metrics, providing insights into performance trends and areas for improvement.
- Drive the financial planning process, including annual budgets and forecasts, while ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial reporting.
- Enhance existing financial processes and systems to streamline operations and improve data accuracy, fostering a culture of accountability and performance.
What they're asking for
- 5+ years of experience in strategic finance, financial planning and analysis, or a related field.Experience
- Proven track record in building and managing complex financial models, along with strong analytical skills to derive insights from data.Skill
- Excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders and building strong relationships across the organization.Skill
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating initiative and adaptability in tackling challenges and driving results.Skill
Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.
Job description
ABOUT CLAY AI is unleashing the biggest wave of company creation in history. Clay's mission is to be the engine those companies use to grow to their full potential. Clay predicts the next best action for your business and then helps you take it. We started by aggregating the best data for B2B companies. Then, we built the infrastructure to run any personalized campaign on top of it, including emails, ads, landing pages, and workflows that make reps more productive. Now, we're building agents that can help grow your company for you. We're already helping thousands of customers - including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Visa - go to market with unique data, signals, and AI research. In 2026, we raised a $115M Series D https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2026%2F09%2F09%2Fbusiness%2Fdealbook%2Fclay-ai-fundraising.html%3Fsmid%3Durl-share%26unlocked_article_code%3D1._1A.E5rN.MeYsbgEsUKbB&urlhash=XS4q&mt=4bpSf4a8omAKuAHqAqZx6C11QpbLK_QwIhSV7gSf4Wf9aywPF_KBSiX9IkWE1AhXBEjPH8mK6fAEN7CMFlpvo0lPAtKRjs-dhgzYqHiVKUMCRtw0jScFgxWCRRfYs4HCX0YL9L6PCQz-edBLinvRdU_TaVUL2dA3&isSdui=true&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_feed%3BoQmIsufoRJm7X2HC5Rqd%2Fw%3D%3D at $7.1B Valuation led by Wellington - and are on track to cross $200M in revenue this quarter. We also launched a $1M Scholarship fund for GTME Education. Some things to know about us: - Our community http://community.clay.com includes 17,000+ customers, 200+ integration partners, 125+ agencies, 50+ Clay clubs https://luma.com/claylive, and 30k members on Slack. - Our culture https://nextplayso.substack.com/p/spotlight-clay is unique inside and outside of work. Our team members are also DJs, activists, writers, clowns, marathoners, skydivers, psychedelic therapists, social workers, and more. - All employees can work with world-class coaches who specialize in creativity, management, and more. - Our operating principles - including negative maintenance and non-attached action - guide our work. Read more about them here https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/61477f2c24a826836f969afe/685d83a71452245cc1129791_4d770abfd83e276ec15315a2e06945bd_Clay2025_OperatingPrinciples.pdf. - Read about us in the NYT https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/05/business/dealbook/clay-ai-marketing-fundraise.html, Forbes http://google.com/search?q=forbes+clay&rlz=1C5OZZY_enUS1155US1155&oq=forbes+clay&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIHCAkQABiABNIBBzkzM2owajSoAgOwAgHxBVAe8UAxJx_p&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8, First Round Review https://review.firstround.com/podcast/inside-clays-unconventional-path-to-1-25b/, and more https://www.clay.com/press. Hear from our employees directly on our Glassdoor https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Clay-EI_IE9850794.11,15.htm page! STRATEGIC FINANCE @ CLAY We’re looking for a strategic finance rockstar who will be a key player in driving our financial strategy and fueling our growth journey. In this role, you’ll partner with our leadership team and collaborate across departments to shape financial planning, analysis, and reporting. Your insights will directly influence our decision-making and help us scale like never before. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! WHAT YOU’LL DO - Lead the development and maintenance of financial models to support strategic decision-making, ensuring alignment with the company’s growth objectives. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and report on key financial metrics, providing insights into performance trends and areas for improvement. - Drive the financial planning process, including annual budgets and forecasts, while ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial reporting. - Enhance existing financial processes and systems to streamline operations and improve data accuracy, fostering a culture of accountability and performance. WHAT YOU'LL BRING - 5+ years of experience in strategic finance, financial planning and analysis, or a related field. - Proven track record in building and managing complex financial models, along with strong analytical skills to derive insights from data. - Excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders and building strong relationships across the organization. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating initiative and adaptability in tackling challenges and driving results.
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