Alma

Strategic Finance Analyst

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Mental Health, Biotechnology, Financial ServicesIndustries

About Alma

Alma is on a mission to simplify access to high-quality, affordable mental health care. We do this by making it easy and financially rewarding for therapists to accept insurance and offer in-network care. When a provider joins Alma, they gain access to a suite of tools that not only help them better run their business, but also grow it sustainably and develop as a provider. Alma is available in all 50 states, with over 20,000 therapists in our growing network. Anyone looking for a therapist can browse Alma’s free directory. Alma has raised $220.5M in funding from Insight Partners, Optum Ventures, Tusk Venture Partners, Primary Venture Partners, First Round Capital, Sound Ventures, BoxGroup, Cigna Ventures, and Rainfall Ventures. Alma was also named one of Inc’s Best Workplaces in 2022 and 2023.

Strategic Finance Analyst

Alma is seeking a mission-driven Strategic Finance Analyst to join our growing Finance team. Reporting to our Sr. Director of Finance, and working closely with Finance, Accounting, and Product teams, the Strategic Finance Analyst will play a key role in shaping our company’s financial future. The Analyst will be a contributor to strategic decision making, helping to guide our long-term growth and capital allocation strategies, including evaluating potential M&A opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a background in corporate development, investment banking or private equity, or a similar role at a Series D+ startup.

What you’ll do:

  • Create and then assume ownership of a long range plan (LRP) model
  • Monitor, analyze, forecast, and help actively manage the company’s balance sheet and cash flow
  • Assist in treasury management activities, including cash forecasting, debt covenant compliance, and capital structure analysis
  • Create and refine a comprehensive "build/buy" framework to evaluate potential M&A opportunities and guide strategic growth
  • Perform financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and accretion/dilution analysis for potential M&A targets
  • Maintain a market health analysis, helping Alma understand its performance by geography and other strategic segments
  • Deliver on ad hoc projects (pricing, partnerships, etc)

Who you are:

  • You have 3-5 years of experience in a corporate finance or investment banking/private equity role. Alternately, you have 5+ years of experience in an analytical role at a high growth startup. Healthcare and/or marketplace exposure is a plus!
  • You are passionate about mental healthcare and expanding access to it
  • You have excellent Excel skills, experience with Lightdash or other BI tools, and have the ability to quickly learn new financial applications and systems
  • You have a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, balance sheet forecasting, and valuation methodologies
  • You have sound written and verbal communication skills, as you will be partnering with our senior leadership and external partners

Benefits:

  • We’re a remote-first company
  • Health insurance plans through Aetna (medical and dental) and MetLife (vision), including FSA and HSA plans
  • 401K plan (ADP)
  • Monthly therapy and wellness stipends
  • Monthly co-working space membership stipend
  • Monthly work-from-home stipend
  • Financial wellness benefits through Northstar
  • Pet discount program through United Pet Care
  • Financial perks and rewards through BenefitHub
  • EAP access through Aetna
  • One-time home office stipend to set up your home office
  • Comprehensive parental leave plans
  • 12 paid holidays and 1 Alma Give Back Day
  • Flexible PTO

Salary Band:

$113,800 - $162,400

Important Information:

All Alma jobs are listed on our careers page. We do not use outside applications or automated text messaging in our recruiting process. We will not ask for any sensitive financial or identification information throughout the recruiting process. Any communication during the recruitment process, including interview requests or job offers, will come

Skills

Financial Modeling
Forecasting
Balance Sheet Analysis
Cash Flow Analysis
Treasury Management
M&A Evaluation
Corporate Development
Investment Banking
Private Equity
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Alma

Digital platform connecting clients with therapists

About Alma

Alma connects individuals seeking mental health services with a variety of therapists through its digital platform, helloalma.com. The platform primarily serves clients looking for therapy for issues like anxiety, depression, personal growth, and relationship challenges. Alma's approach focuses on making therapy more affordable by partnering with insurance companies, allowing clients to save an average of 77% on therapy costs. This affordability is a key aspect that sets Alma apart from other mental health services. Additionally, Alma supports therapists by offering resources for continuing education and professional development, ensuring they are well-prepared to assist their clients. The company emphasizes the importance of the client-therapist relationship, aiming to match clients with therapists who best meet their individual needs. Alma operates on a membership model, where therapists pay a fee to access the platform's resources and client base.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$214.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Wellness Program
Home Office Stipend
Parental Leave
Paid Holidays
Unlimited Paid Time Off

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like Headway and SonderMind could impact Alma's market share.
Rapid expansion to 8,000 providers may challenge service quality and support.
Regulatory changes in telehealth reimbursement policies could affect Alma's business model.

Differentiation

Alma partners with insurance companies to make therapy more affordable for clients.
The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools for therapists, including scheduling and billing.
Alma emphasizes client-therapist matching to ensure personalized and effective therapy sessions.

Upsides

Alma raised $130 million in Series D funding to expand its platform and services.
The decreasing stigma around mental health is increasing demand for Alma's services.
Alma's integration of AI can enhance client-matching algorithms and service delivery.

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