People Partner, Finance

The shape of it

In the posting’s own words

One of the key drivers of our success is a committed and rigorous emphasis on our people. We believe that our competitive advantage lies in our talent and that we can build a sustainable advantage by attracting, enabling, and cultivating the world’s most exceptional people to do the very best work of their careers.

What it asks for · 6

• 15+ years of experience as a People Partner or in an equivalent people business partnering role, preferably with a mix of experience in fast-growing technology companies and more established organizations.
• Experience partnering with and influencing executive and senior leaders to align people strategy with business priorities and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Strong analytical and project management skills, with the ability to translate people data and business context into practical recommendations, design clear processes, and take a detail-oriented yet flexible approach to problem-solving.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to partner with and influence diverse groups and experience levels.
• Sound judgment and discretion when working with sensitive people and business information.

Also a plus

• Experience supporting a Finance organization, with an understanding of its talent markets, specialist career paths, and leadership needs.
• A strategist and scaler who can connect Finance’s business priorities with the organizational capabilities, structures, and talent needed to deliver them.
• A partner and connector who builds trusted relationships with managers and leaders by providing practical insights, anticipating challenges, and offering constructive feedback.
• A business partner who can develop a deep understanding of Stripe’s strategy and Finance’s role in it, then translate that understanding into people priorities.
• A collaborator who enjoys working with leaders to create effective teams and organizational structures across a global function.
• A strategic thinker whose decisions are informed by data, experience, and Stripe’s Operating Principles.
• A coach who loves building and developing high-impact teams and helping leaders manage growth and change.

What the job covers

• Lead and support the Finance leadership team and the organization through continued growth and evolution.
• Act as a strategic consultant to Finance leaders, partnering to align business and people strategies, with an understanding of the function’s priorities, operating rhythms, and talent needs.
• Collaborate across People teams to develop and deliver programs that address Finance’s needs and advance Stripe’s broader people strategy.
• Use data, insights, and People expertise to inform organizational strategy, structure, and programs that improve team health and productivity.
• Advise and coach leaders and managers on organizational design, change management, and ways of working that balance efficiency, accountability, and effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Support leaders as they execute on global talent and organizational planning, building the Finance capabilities and leadership capacity needed for future business priorities.
• Partner with leaders on succession planning and the development and retention of critical Finance talent.
• Promote a culture guided by our Operating Principles that combines high standards, kindness, and a commitment to improving how teams work together.

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Words the posting leans on

• people16×
• finance11×
• leaders10×
• business9×
• experience8×
• partner8×
• strategy7×
• organization6×
• organizational6×
• talent6×
• build4×
• career4×
• deliver4×
• develop4×
• leadership4×
• people strategy4×

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