Strategic Finance

Learn how top tech companies leverage financial analysis to drive product & business objectives 💸
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Flexible & Part-Time
5
 weeks
This Sprint is
5
weeks long. You can expect
2-5
hours per week, in a mix of live virtual working sessions and async independent work. All live sessions are recorded.
Mentorship
1:8
 mentor to learner ratio
Spend weekly time with your mentor in a small group session. Our Sprints are intimate and curated to build real relationships with mentors.
FINAL PRODUCT
Portfolio Builder
This Sprint culminates in a pitch deck you can add to your portfolio to show your skills & interests.
TUITION
Included in Membership
A Sprint of your choice is included in a membership to The Commons ($
1249
).

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Build critical, job-ready skills in context like:
Key financial metrics for Tech Companies
ROI & Payback Analysis
Unit Economics
Financial Modeling
P&L Breakdown
Presenting Financial Recommendations

Tie business initiatives to financial outcomes.

Financial literacy is key to making decisions at top tech companies. Learn how Strategic Finance professionals use finance to make better business decisions. This Sprint is for people who are levelling up for a new StratFin role, or who want to build financial acumen to deliver more impact in their day-to-day.

You’ll be tackling a series of Strategic Finance case studies created by our mentors.

Our mentors have identified 5 key areas of focus essential for Strategic Finance roles in tech. Case studies on financial modelling, LTV:CAC ratios, cohort analysis and retention, and presenting to executives will give you the grounding you need to become a successful financial operator.

Pre-requisites
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Level uP FOR ROLES LIKE
Product Finance
Strategic Finance
Corporate Development Manager
Corporate Finance
Strategy & Operations Associate
General Manager (GM)
FP&A

Who Is This For?

Professionals join The Commons from both tech and non-tech backgrounds, to hone critical skills relevant for today’s roles in tech, while building an impactful network.
Here are four types of people who would benefit
Tech Pivoters
to make their pivot more effective and efficient
Professionals who want to expedite their pivot into tech by building tangible skills, tackling problems that double as interview prep, building their network, tapping into an exclusive job board and meeting hiring managers.
Common Profiles:
MBA Grads
Corporate Finance
Accounting
Banking
New Hires
to deliver more impact, faster
People who have recently landed a new role in tech join to deliver impact faster by tapping into mentors, building skills faster than they could on-the-job and gaining a community of peers to get advice from.
Common Profiles:
Corporate Finance
Corporate Development Manager
Strategic Finance Analyst / Associate
FP&A
Product Finance
Tech Professionals
to reach for an internal pivot or promotion
People who work at a tech company and want to accelerate a promotion or pivot to a new role within their company by bridging skill gaps and gaining external, feedback-driven mentorship.
Common Profiles:
Chief of Staff
BizOps
FP&A Analyst / Associate
Power Networkers
to authentically build professional relationships
Not all members of The Commons are looking for a career pivot. Many seek meaningful community and mentorship as they continue to hone their craft in the tech industry and broaden their network.
Common Profiles:
Entrepreneurs
Startup C-Suite
Finance + Revenue Leaders

How Sprints Work

Sprints are interactive learning experiences that are led by industry mentors.

Step 1

Onboarding & Foundations
Community onboarding
Jump into our community! We’ll set you up with an alumni buddy to show you the ropes.
SPRINT KICKOFF + FOUNDATIONS
Your Sprint officially starts! Get to know your cohort and mentors. Your mentors will walk you through the fundamentals and explain how they leverage them in their day-to-day.
PROJECT DROP!
Get up to speed on the project you’ll be tackling over the course of your Sprint. Create a plan of action with your teammates and start collaborating on a first draft.

Step 1

Onboarding & Foundations
Community onboarding
Jump into our community! We’ll set you up with an alumni buddy to show you the ropes.
SPRINT KICKOFF + FOUNDATIONS
Your Sprint officially starts! Get to know your cohort and mentors. Your mentors will walk you through the fundamentals and explain how they leverage them in their day-to-day.
PROJECT DROP!
Get up to speed on the project you’ll be tackling over the course of your Sprint. Create a plan of action with your teammates and start collaborating on a first draft.
Step 1
Onboarding & Foundations
Step 2
Deep Dive & Tackle
Step 3
Review & Feedback
Step 4
Polish & Present

Member Outcomes

Our unique model of combining upskilling, mentorship and community leads to material outcomes for our members, whether that’s a pivot, promotion, or performing better on-the-job.
92
%
of participants said they learned new skills and concepts
91
%
of participants said they feel more confident about their understanding of roles in tech through The Commons
92
%
of participants would recommend The Commons to a friend

Members join us to realize real career outcomes

Mitchell Titsworth

Mitch joined The Commons to build on his economics and finance background by learning tech-focused KPIs, financial analysis and planning skills. He has spent a number of years at GM Financial on the Debt & Derivatives, Corporate Performance, and Investor Relations teams. After completing the Strategic Finance Sprint, Mitch landed a role as a Senior Financial Analyst (Revenue) at Ibotta, a Series D e-commerce platform providing cash-back rewards.

Changing the trajectory of your career through a role or industry pivot.
Mitchell Titsworth

Mitch joined The Commons to build on his economics and finance background by learning tech-focused KPIs, financial analysis and planning skills. He has spent a number of years at GM Financial on the Debt & Derivatives, Corporate Performance, and Investor Relations teams. After completing the Strategic Finance Sprint, Mitch landed a role as a Senior Financial Analyst (Revenue) at Ibotta, a Series D e-commerce platform providing cash-back rewards.

David
Consulting @ Vena Solutions
Strategy & Operations Manager @ TopHat
Aman
Investment Banking @J.P. Morgan
Head of Strategic Finance at Replit
Steph
Portfolio Manager @ Wealthsimple
VP of Wealth Management at WIllow
Hinal
Senior Financial Analyst @ Drop
Senior Financial Analyst @ Vena Solutions
Melanie
E-commerce Manager @ Loblaw
E-commerce Integration Manager @ Aritzia
Deliver impact quickly in a new role.
Schumann Chan

Schumann joined The Commons just as he was starting a new role to drive more impact from day 1. He had just pivoted into his first Finance role in tech, joining a Series C software company as a Senior Financial Analyst. Prior to his pivot into tech, Schumann had worked in financial analyst roles across banks, transportation and entertainment.

Michael Meany

By the time Michael joined The Commons, he was already working at a tech company - a market leader in the digital sports and entertainment industry. Prior to making his move into tech, Michael spent a number of years working in data analytics and FP&A at Liberty Mutual Insurance. He joined the Strategic Finance Sprint to hone in on his technical, analytical and presentation skills and drive more impact on-the-job.

Roberto
levelled up for their role
FP&A @ Velcro Companies
Saad
levelled up for their role
Financial Analyst @ Lotus Capital Corp
John
levelled up for their role
Founder
Jeff
levelled up for their role
Head of Finance @ NorthOne
Jimmy
levelled up for their role
Analyst @ Frankel & Company
Shezal
levelled up for their role
Corporate Controller @ Waabi
Build your skillset to unlock opportunities for advancement.
Nicole Bento

Nicole was working as a Senior Business Analyst at a bank when she joined The Commons, looking to build her core competencies and drive towards a promotion. Through the Strategic Finance Sprint, she was able to learn new skills that were applicable to her to “real life” by “focusing less on the actual numbers and more on your thought process and justification.” Shortly after her Sprint wrapped, she landed a promotion to Manager. 

Kelly
Manager, Enterprise Strategy & Transformation @ RBC
Senior Manager, Enterprise Strategy & Transformation @ RBC
Farid
Director, Corporate and Project Finance @ Northland Power
Director and Head of Project Finance @ Northland Power
Your Sprint Schedule
Check out the schedule for upcoming cohorts
Here's what a typical Sprint looks like...
*Schedule does not reflect weekly team and mentor meetings. These are scheduled by the teams around the team members schedules.
**Times in EST. All sessions are live & online.
***Workshops are recorded and are viewable in case a learner cannot make a session.
****Schedule is subject to slight changes. This is a reflection of a past cohort.
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