Job Overview
We are in search of a highly skilled Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in an exciting e-commerce initiative with a forward-thinking team. This fully remote, 2-6 month contract position not only offers the chance to make a significant impact but also allows for collaboration directly with the Head of E-Commerce DTC. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in e-commerce, particularly in direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales, and will demonstrate expertise in crafting financial reports, analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs), and steering the finance team toward enhanced success.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and manage financial statements, including profit and loss (P&L) statements, while establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) such as conversion rates, return on ad spend, and customer lifetime value.
- Perform comprehensive financial analysis to deliver actionable insights that promote growth and profitability, including conducting postmortems, budget versus actual analysis, ROI evaluation, and cost-benefit assessments.
- Provide strategic advice on crucial financial components such as free shipping thresholds, cash-back percentages for membership programs, customer attribution, and postmortem project evaluations.
- Develop dynamic and predictive Excel models to accurately forecast inventory levels, taking into account historical trends, inventory turnover rates, and product obsolescence.
- Assess various revenue streams, pricing strategies, cost structures, and profit margins to optimize overall financial performance.
- Identify avenues for cost optimization, including advertising expenditures, while ensuring an outstanding customer experience.
Required Skills
- Extensive experience in finance, with a minimum of 10 years in the field and at least 3 years within the e-commerce sector, particularly in D2C sales of physical products.
- In-depth knowledge of e-commerce business models, critical metrics, relevant platforms, and supply chain dynamics.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including the capability to create sophisticated financial models and statements from the ground up; familiarity with Shopify is advantageous.
- Strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a data-driven methodology for addressing complex financial challenges.
- Superior communication and presentation skills, enabling the clear articulation of financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Career Growth Opportunities
This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital project, potentially opening doors for further career advancement within the sphere of e-commerce finance.
Company Culture And Values
We foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that values teamwork and open dialogue, ensuring that each team member's insights are respected and considered.
Employment Type: Full-Time
