Job Description
Location: New York
Reporting to: Head of Commercial Finance
Company: Smartly
Smartly is a global leader in digital advertising automation helping brands and agencies scale their paid social and digital campaigns with efficiency creativity and measurable results. We partner with some of the world’s largest advertisers driving impact across multiple platforms and channels.
The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join our growing Commercial Finance / FP&A team in New York. This role is a critical link between Finance and the business supporting C-Suite stakeholders with financial insight analysis and decision support to drive growth and profitability.
The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience in Commercial Finance/FP&A/Consulting or Private Equity/VC. SaaS or Agency experience is highly desirable though not essential.
As a Finance Business Partner at Smartly you will...- Act as a strategic business partner to Leadership and department heads delivering financial and data-driven analyses with impactful insights and recommendations.
- Track analyse and forecast key business and financial KPIs to identify trends risks and opportunities.
- Lead quarterly forecasting and budget planning processes in close partnership with Leadership and department leaders.
- Support commercial decisions including pricing deal reviews and investment cases through robust financial modelling.
- Drive process improvements across forecasting reporting and business partnering activities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial Ops and Product teams.
- Have 5+ years of experience in strategic finance FP&A private equity venture capital investment banking management consulting public markets investing or equity research.
- Are commercially minded with a strong understanding of how finance enables strategic growth.
- Have exceptional analytical and modelling skills with the ability to turn numbers into narrative.
- Possess advanced Excel user comfortable working with SQL large data models and performance frameworks.
- Are confident in managing P&Ls forecasts and headcount plans.
- Are a strong communicator with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders including executive leadership.
- Are collaborative mindset with a track record of building relationships across teams regions and functions.
- Are a self-starter: curious adaptable and motivated by impact — always looking for ways to improve how things work.
- Bonus: SaaS or Agency experience is highly desirable though not essential.
- Built trusted relationships with Commercial leaders becoming a go-to partner for financial insight.
- Forecasting and planning processes are accurate efficient and widely adopted across the business.
- Delivered meaningful analysis that shaped commercial strategy and influenced key decisions.
- Pricing deal reviews and investment cases consistently benefit from your financial modelling and recommendations.
- Reporting and performance frameworks are streamlined giving clear visibility of results and drivers.
- Identified and implemented process improvements that make finance a stronger enabler of growth.
- Recognised as a high-impact member of the Commercial Finance/FP&A team with clear potential to take on broader responsibilities. A genuine bar raiser.
- Work at the forefront of AdTech with a fast-growing global SaaS company.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making.
- Collaborative international culture with offices worldwide.
What We Offer You...
- Five weeks paid time off (PTO) 11 company paid holidays unlimited sick days
- Generous healthcare packages & mental health benefits
- 401K plus matching & equity grants for all new Smartlies
- Wellness benefit & learning reimbursement opportunities
- Volunteer time off days & company donation matching opportunities
- And so much more…
Smartly is committed to being the best place to work for growth-minded individuals to thrive - explore more in our Culture Handbook!
The base pay range for this position is as mentioned below per year plus an annual performance bonus. We take into consideration an individual’s background expertise and experience in determining final salary. In addition to annual salary Smartly’s total rewards provide employees with stock options medical/dental/vision insurances retirement savings benefits parental leave 5 weeks vacation unlimited sick days life insurance and disability benefits. This information is provided in accordance with applicable law. Base pay information is based on market location.
Salary Range (USD): $140000 to $160000
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Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media creative and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers.
Smartly is the only company in the industry recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave: Creative Advertising Technologies with PwC validating the results it delivers for brands. We manage creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $6B in ad spend across the largest media platforms including Facebook Google Instagram Pinterest Snap and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 750+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities working in 13 countries. Together we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years experience in strategic finance FP&A private equity venture capital investment banking management consulting public markets investing or equity research
- Advanced Excel skills
- Comfortable working with SQL and large data models
- Exceptional analytical and financial modelling skills
- Experience managing P&Ls forecasts and headcount plans
- Ability to lead quarterly forecasting and budget planning processes
- Strong communication and stakeholder management with senior leadership
- Collaborative mindset and cross-functional partnership experience
- SaaS or Agency experience
What the Team is Saying



Smartly Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Time off is described as five weeks of paid vacation per year plus company holidays wellness/recharge days and an annual holiday shutdown. Some locations also offer sabbatical or study leave.
- Healthcare Strength—Health coverage includes medical dental vision mental‑health benefits and FSA options. Inclusive elements like transgender‑inclusive coverage and pet insurance are also listed.
- Flexible Benefits—Work flexibility includes hybrid and fully remote options in approved locations. Employees can choose in‑office hybrid or fully remote setups where supported.
Smartly Insights
What We Do
We solve for advertising campaign and creative complexities - both key elements to the time/money savings and performance that brands agencies and businesses seek. Our unified platform combines media creative and intelligence offering end-to-end workflows powered by AI across the open and closed web. With over 700 brands and advertisers we've proven that dynamic and personalized creative makes advertising impactful. We are on a mission to transform the advertising experience for brands and their consumers. ⚡️
Why Work With Us
As a fast-paced growth company we offer opportunities to maximize learning and amplify impact. Our culture and values have always been the secret sauce of our growth. They define how we aspire to build our adtech product whom we hire and reward and how we work towards a shared vision. Join us in moving advertising forward.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We are a hybrid workplace where Smartlies have the flexibility of hybrid work combining office and work from home. We also offer programs for short-term remote work globally.
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