Director of Corporate Finance, Babylist
$207.1-248.5k
+ Equity + Bonus
More information about location
Online universal baby registry
Be an early applicant
Online universal baby registry
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$207.1-248.5k
+ Equity + Bonus
More information about location
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To help expecting parents get exactly what they need for the arrival of their new baby.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or strategic finance roles, ideally in high-growth consumer, commerce, or technology companies
- Experience leading IPO readiness, due diligence, or operating within a public company environment
- Deep understanding of corporate financial forecasting, long-range planning, 3-statement modeling, with proven ability to own/maintain cash flow models and drive financial performance analysis
- Exceptional executive communication skills — able to synthesize data into concise insights for Board and C-level audiences
- Strong business acumen and ability to connect financial outcomes to strategic and operational levers
- Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency (experience with NetSuite Planning & Budgeting or Oracle Hyperion preferred)
- Proven track record of influencing cross-functional leaders to drive alignment and accountability
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration; MBA preferred
- You're comfortable and enthusiastic about working in an AI-forward environment where AI tools are part of daily operations
- You embrace using technology to enhance your work while keeping people at the center
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Director of Corporate Finance to join our growing Finance organization. This is a highly visible and strategic leadership role responsible for driving Babylist’s long-range planning, financial forecasting, operating model development, and company-wide financial reporting commentary and analysis
- Reporting to the VP of Finance & Data, you will partner closely with her, the CFO and executive leadership team to deliver insights that guide total company strategic decisions and support the company’s growth and profitability
- Own Babylist’s company-wide financial planning and forecasting process, ensuring strategic alignment across all functions
- Build and refine long-range financial models to guide growth, margin, and cash flow decisions
- Serve as a key advisor to the VP of Finance and CFO on capital planning, scenario modeling, and strategic resource allocation
- Prepare and deliver materials for the executive team and Board that communicate performance, key trends, and forward-looking insights
- Own the quality and consistency of financial commentary for Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews, ensuring clear, polished narratives that require minimal executive-level editing
- Drive IPO readiness initiatives, enhancing forecasting rigor, internal controls, and financial reporting processes
- Own 409A valuations and investor reporting; lead financial due diligence and provide support for audit coordination with external stakeholders
- Own the finance calendar including MBRs, QBRs, quarterly forecasts, and annual planning; partner with accounting to manage month-end close schedule and ensure timely delivery of business review materials
- Manage OPEX budgets, including headcount, consulting, and SaaS
- Develop repeatable frameworks for strategic analysis, sensitivity testing, and business performance reviews
- Collaborate cross-functionally with senior leaders to align financial plans with company objectives
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency, automation, and decision support across Finance
Our take
Since its 2011 launch, Babylist has grown into one of the most highly rated baby registries in the US. The difference it offers is that it allows users to include products from any store in their registries. On top of this, the company’s model also focuses heavily on creating informational content, which allows it to generate ad revenue while building customer loyalty.
Originally scaled with fairly low venture funding, Babylist claims half of new parents in the US now use its services. This, given that the baby products industry is worth close to $90 billion, shows the immense growth of the company as well as speaking to the impact it has made in the space.
Babylist has seen strong funding in the past which fuelled projects such as the launch of virtual showrooms, and facilitated the company's expansion further into the market. The company acquired Expectful, a health and wellness tool, in 2023 with the long-term vision to combine the companies into a larger health and wellness media property, that can help people navigate all parts of parenthood from fertility to diapers.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
67% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Nov 2021
$40m
SERIES C
Total funding: $40m
Company benefits
- HAPPIER WEEKENDS – We work to live, not live to work. That means we generally don’t work nights or weekends, and we offer 10 paid holidays throughout the year, in addition to your paid time off.
- PAID TIME OFF THAT WORKS FOR YOU – Life is unpredictable. Use your time off for what you need, whether that’s a vacation, family event or a day to unplug.
- PARENTAL LEAVE – We offer a flexible, 12-week paid parental leave policy.
- FLEXIBLE BENEFITS – Choose from benefits that support your working style, whether that's remote, in the office or something in between.
- HEALTH & WELLNESS – Wellness benefits include 100% paid coverage for medical, vision and dental for full-time employees.
- BABYLIST STORE DISCOUNT – All full-time employees receive a generous Babylist Store discount.
Company HQ
Emeryville, CA
Leadership
Natalie Gordon
(CEO)Former Software Engineer at Amazon. Initially founded Babylist as a side project and has since taken the company to a market leading status.
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