Strategic Finance Associate

Company: Medici Brands is building the next generation of category-defining consumer food brands. Our portfolio includes David, HallPass, Epogee, Rowdy, and several emerging brands in development. Across every brand, our mission is the same: eliminate the traditional tradeoffs between taste, nutrition, and accessibility to create products consumers love. Led by CEO Peter Rahal, Co-founder and Former CEO of RXBAR, Medici combines deep consumer brand-building expertise with an ambitious approach to product innovation and scale. Medici recently raised a $250 million Series B at a $2.25 billion valuation, positioning the company among the fastest-growing emerging businesses in consumer food. This is a rare opportunity to join a rapidly scaling platform at a defining moment, helping build the next generation of iconic food brands across multiple categories. Role and Responsibilities: The Strategic Finance Associate will play a key role in driving strategic financial decisions across David, Epogee, HallPass, Rowdy and each new brand Medici launches, leveraging expertise related to finance, strategic planning, and data-driven analysis to support the company’s growth. You will also contribute to corporate development initiatives, including capital raising, M&A activities, and investor relations. You will work closely with the VP of Finance and the Strategic Finance team, with direct exposure to Medici leadership and investors. Support new Medici brands at launch and as they grow, building early financial planning infrastructure and advising brand leadership on key decisions. Lead deep-dive analyses on strategic decisions such as channel and retailer expansion, new SKUs, and manufacturing partners, presenting clear recommendations to leadership. Act as a central point of contact and enablement for brand and functional teams on key planning initiatives and ROI analyses, informing capital allocation decisions across the portfolio. Partner with company leadership on capital raising and M&A, preparing investor materials, building financial models, and managing due diligence. Own various areas of the consolidated Medici financial model and budgeting process, driving insights across demand forecasts, P&L performance, working capital and cash flow to support critical business decisions. Collaborate with Accounting and brand teams to enhance financial reporting, translating results into actionable insights to drive business improvement. Requirements 2+ years in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Venture Capital, FP&A or finance at a fast-paced startup. Expert Excel and financial modeling skills. CPG or inventory-based business experience is a plus, but not required. Bachelor’s degree. Strong sense of ownership and meticulous attention to detail. High intellectual horsepower and sound analytical judgment. A self-starting attitude with a love for executing on ideas and moving quickly. Comfort with ambiguity. You would rather build the first version of a model from a blank page than maintain someone else's. Clear communication, with the ability to turn analysis into a recommendation for Medici and brand leadership. Humble, self-aware, and curious. A desire to help build a portfolio of food brands that break the tradeoff between taste and nutrition. Benefits This is a full-time role. Compensation: $140,000 - $160,000 per year, inclusive of bonus. Company equity options 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental Insurance 401(k) match up to 4% Additional perks, such as covered gym expenses Substantial and required PTO We work in the office 5 days per week in New York City – when culture lines up, it is fun to be in the office together.