3+ years of experience in a finance role in a fast-paced environment
Investment banking experience preferred
Strong financial modeling and data analytics skills
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with familiarity in Looker and/or SQL
Highly analytical, critical thinker with creative problem-solving skills
Excellent presentation and storytelling abilities
Responsibilities
Build sales & margin forecasts aligned with financial goals
Cultivate cross-functional relationships with various teams
Drive ad hoc analysis on business trends for leadership
Own reporting for KPI, forecasts, and opex reviews
Partner with Accounting for data integrity and visibility
Assist with Board materials and financial projections
Collaborate on prioritizing business strategies and initiatives
Proactively improve team processes and workflows
Benefits
Hybrid work model (Tuesdays & Thursdays in office)
Collaboration with multiple departments
Opportunity to drive strategic initiatives like M&A
Exposure to leadership through board materials
Dynamic work environment at a growing company
Full Job Description
Zola is seeking a high-energy, analytical and motivated Strategic Finance Manager to join the Strategic Finance team. This role will report into the Head of Strategic Finance and will partner closely with the marketing, commerce, merchandising, operations, and accounting teams to forecast sales & margin, analyze trends and drive strategic thinking. This person will be responsible for providing accurate monthly & annual forecasts, thoughtful analyses and cultivating strong partnerships across the company to drive strategic initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build plans and forecasts for the total Zola business sales & margin and ensure plans align with financial goals
Cultivate strong cross functional relationships and partner closely with marketing, commerce, vendor marketplace, and merchandising teams on business unit strategies and analysis and identify risks and opportunities
Drive ad hoc analysis around business trends, both Zola specific and macro, to provide thoughtful and clear reports to key leaders
Own reporting for weekly KPI reports, monthly forecast meetings, and quarterly opex reviews
Partner with Accounting and Business Intelligence teams to ensure visibility and integrity of business and financial data
Work with business leaders on Board materials, including financial projections, PowerPoint presentations and supplementary analysis
Collaborate with leadership team members to determine and prioritize business strategies in accordance with annual planning
Partner with the Head of Strategic Finance to drive strategic initiatives like M&A, cross-functional strategic processes, and long-term vision/roadmap planning
Proactively drive process and workflow improvements for the team
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree required
3+ years of experience in a finance role in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Investment banking experience preferred
Exceptional financial modeling and data analytics skills, with the ability to build clean, flexible models that tell a story
Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required, proficiency in Looker and/or SQL a plus (or ability to become proficient quickly)
Highly analytical and critical thinker with ability to conduct analyses and defend such analyses; enjoys solving problems creatively and proactively and thinking strategically
Highly detail oriented with strong organizational and problem solving skills and the demonstrated ability to manage multiple work streams efficiently and accurately
Excellent storytelling and presentation skills. You can develop and deliver engaging presentations, emails, and financial reports. You know the importance of "details" and have the highest standard of excellence in verbal & written communication
Team player and collaborator
Able to build trusted cross-functional relationships
SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this role is $130,000-$150,000. This full-time role will be hybrid at our office in NYC (Tuesdays & Thursdays).
About Zola
Zola is an e-commerce company that sells wedding-related products and services. The company was founded in 2013 by Shan-Lyn Ma and Nobu Nakaguchi. Zola's mission is to make wedding planning easier and more enjoyable for couples. The company offers a wide range of products, including wedding invitations, wedding websites, and wedding registries. Zola has been featured in several publications, including The New York Times, Forbes, and Vogue. The company has a strong online presence and a loyal customer base.
