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Founding BizOps LeadRecruiting from Scratch • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Founding BizOps Lead

Founding BizOps Lead

Recruiting from Scratch • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Who is Recruiting from Scratch :

Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients.

Title : Business Operations & Finance Lead

Location : San Francisco, CA (In-Person)

Company Stage of Funding : Series A

Office Type : Onsite 5 Days a Week

Salary : $120,000 - $180,000 + Equity

Company Description

We are partnering with a high-growth Series A startup backed by some of Silicon Valley's most influential investors and entrepreneurs (including the founders of YouTube, Canva, Instacart, Twitch, and more). This startup has scaled to 8 figures in ARR within a year and is building a game-changing B2B platform for streamlining talent acquisition.

With a lean and incredibly high-performing team, the company is seeking to add an early Business Operations & Finance hire who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business. This is a unique opportunity to own and scale core strategic functions from the ground up in a fast-paced, venture-backed environment.

What You Will Do

As the Business Operations & Finance Lead, you'll be the analytical and executional backbone for decision-making across the company. You'll work cross-functionally with product, data, and leadership to drive growth through data-driven insights, strategic planning, and operational excellence.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include :

  • Financial Modeling & Strategic Forecasting : Own revenue projections, gross vs. net analysis, scenario planning, and unit economics to guide company strategy.
  • SQL-Driven Data Analysis : Write your own queries to answer key operational questions, analyze trends, and produce actionable insights.
  • Business Reporting : Create executive dashboards and reporting tools to track KPIs across departments and empower fast, data-informed decisions.
  • Budgeting & Cost Efficiency : Monitor company spend, identify opportunities for optimization, and collaborate with leadership on budget planning.
  • Special Projects : Tackle high-priority initiatives such as launching new revenue models, operationalizing recruiting pipelines, or mapping out GTM strategies.

Ideal Candidate Background

We're looking for a high horsepower generalist who thrives on ownership, is comfortable with ambiguity, and excels in fast-paced startup environments. You should have :

  • 2-6 years of total experience , with a trajectory that reflects strong business acumen and analytical excellence.
  • 2+ years at a top-tier investment bank (e.g., Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan) with deep financial modeling experience.
  • 1-4 years in finance, business operations, or strategy at a fast-growing tech startup , ideally with strong ownership of cross-functional initiatives.
  • Top-tier academic background , ideally in business, finance, or economics from a well-regarded university.
  • A demonstrated ability to translate data into business decisions through pattern recognition and storytelling.

    • Preferred

  • Advanced proficiency in SQL , Excel, and financial modeling tools.
  • Experience working in high-talent-density environments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience creating pitch decks and executive-ready reports.
  • Excitement for building and scaling 0→1 systems and functions.
  • Motivated by fast learning curves and eventual leadership opportunities (this role is a potential path to Head of Finance / BizOps).

    • Compensation, Benefits & Perks

  • Salary : $120,000 - $180,000 base
  • Equity : Highly competitive stock option package
  • Benefits : Full health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Visa Sponsorship : Available for TN, H1B, and O1 candidates
  • Office : Beautiful workspace in San Francisco (Jackson Square); potential expansion to NYC later this year
  • Culture : Operates at the highest levels of talent and execution - high agency, zero politics, rapid growth
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