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type: JobPosting
title: Sr. Associate, Strategic Finance - LinkedIn Marketing Solutions
company: LinkedIn
companyWebsite: "https://www.linkedin.com/company/linkedin?trk=public_jobs_topcard-org-name"
category: growth-marketing
seniority: MID
contractType: FULL_TIME
remote: ONSITE
location: San Francisco, CA
salaryMin: 180000
salaryMax: 220000
salaryCurrency: USD
market: USA
postedAt: 2026-06-02
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# Sr. Associate, Strategic Finance - LinkedIn Marketing Solutions

**LinkedIn** · San Francisco, CA

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Marketing Solutions (their ads/sponsored content business) is a high-growth segment driving billions in revenue. 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Build a financial model and recommendation'), optional follow-up discussion"},{"step":"Cross-functional panel (60 min)","detail":"2-3 interviews with Product, Sales, or Partnerships stakeholders to assess collaboration style and judgment"},{"step":"Leadership conversation (30-45 min)","detail":"Director/VP-level discussion on strategy priorities, your long-term growth potential, and culture fit"}]}

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