Director, Strategic Finance

Dandy

$130K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years experience in finance or private equity, preferably in high-growth startups
  • Proven ability to creatively solve complex problems in uncertain situations
  • Strong financial modeling capabilities
  • Comfortable with both detailed analysis and strategic thinking
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a record of delivering impactful projects
  • Desire for diverse responsibilities across operations, finance, and marketing
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and prioritize effectively

Responsibilities

  • Own financial aspects of international expansion activities with resource allocation assessment
  • Set aggressive targets through deep business analysis and collaborate on initiatives
  • Facilitate cross-department collaboration to drive strategic projects
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and develop scalable solutions
  • Leverage advanced data analysis to inform strategic decisions and business growth

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and dental coverage
  • Mental health support services
  • Parental planning resources
  • Retirement savings options
  • Generous paid time off
Full Job Description
About the Role

Dandy is seeking a Director, Strategic Finance. Reporting directly to CFO, this role will help shape and execute our strategic priorities, with a particular focus on international expansion and new ventures. This pivotal role involves leveraging financial insights to recommend and drive strategic initiatives, ultimately contributing to the company's growth trajectory.

What You'll Do
  • Be the Finance owner of expansion activities, particularly international expansion, identifying which expansionary activities are performing and assessing resource allocation. Provide effective steering to the business as it seeks to achieve its growth goals.
  • Dive deep into areas of our business and figure out where we can set aggressive targets, and then work with cross-functional teams to develop and execute initiatives around those recommendations
  • Facilitate collaboration across departments including operations, engineering, and product to drive strategic projects and external engagements. Be an advocate and stakeholder for the Finance team in those rooms.
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and devise scalable solutions to enhance business performance and market positioning
  • Utilize advanced data analysis to inform strategic decision-making and drive business growth.

What We're Looking For
  • 8+ years of experience in finance, private equity or related fields, preferably in high-growth startups
  • Proven ability to creatively solve complex problems in the face of ambiguity.
  • Comfortable with being in the weeds and diving deep into the business, and also operating strategically.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and a track record of delivering impactful projects
  • Strong financial modeling capabilities
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity and making data-driven decisions to achieve business objectives
  • Desire for a broad scope of responsibilities, spanning various aspects of the business including operations, finance, and marketing
  • Demonstrated bias for action and a relentless pursuit of results. Not afraid to have backbone or suggest new ideas to more senior leaders.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and prioritize effectively to meet deadlines

Bonus Points For
  • Experience in strategic roles within high-growth startup environments
  • Demonstrated rapid assimilation of information and ability to execute at pace
  • Strong analytical capabilities and background in financial analysis

Req ID: J-1189

For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off-ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work.

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