Head of Finance, GlossGenius
$265-320k
Additionally, this role is currently eligible to participate in GlossGenius’s equity plan
Business management platform for beauty salons
Be an early applicant
Business management platform for beauty salons
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$265-320k
Additionally, this role is currently eligible to participate in GlossGenius’s equity plan
201-500 employees
Company mission
Gloss Genius' mission is to empower beauty salon owners to reach new heights by growing their business, boosting customer engagement, and maximising their income.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Finance, with at least 3+ years in a high-growth SaaS, Fintech, or technology company
- Prior experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Venture Capital is highly desirable, demonstrating strong experience with asking the right questions and doing the right analysis
- Deep knowledge of subscription business models (SaaS), advanced modeling techniques, valuation methodologies, and GAAP principles
- Proven ability to operate at a tactical level and a strategic level simultaneously
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex financial concepts to executives, including the Board of Directors
- Demonstrated success in building, leading, and mentoring finance professionals in a fast-paced environment
- Expert-level proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; strong working knowledge of FP&A software (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Rillet, etc.)
- A strong curiosity and proactive approach to applying AI towards evolution of finance operations
What the job involves
- As the Head of Finance, you will be the key financial partner to the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for driving the company's long-term financial strategy, planning, and operational efficiency. This is a highly visible and critical leadership role that sits at the intersection of Finance, Strategy, and Operations
- You will lead the annual strategic planning and budgeting process, oversee financial planning & analysis, evaluate complex corporate development opportunities (M&A, fundraising, strategic partnerships), and define the key financial metrics and dashboards that govern our business health and growth trajectory. Your mandate will be to provide the quantitative framework for all major strategic decisions as we move from a high-growth startup to a public-ready company
- This role is based in our New York office and reports to our CEO & Founder
- Own and manage the company's integrated financial model, including long-range planning, annual operating plan, and rolling forecasts
- Translate operational goals into financial targets and be opinionated about the right cadences
- Serve as the primary finance business partner to functional leaders (Sales, Marketing, Product, Engineering, Customer Experience, Payments, G&A, etc.), providing thought partnership across financial analysis, investment prioritization, and scenario modeling
- Help to prepare all quarterly Board materials, investor presentations and analyses for future fundraising rounds
- Continually evolve key financial and operational metrics (e.g., CAC, LTV/CAC, ARR, NRR, efficiency ratios) to drive accountability and transparency across the organization
- Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, planning tools, and emerging technologies (particularly AI/ML) to increase efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and automation in reporting and modeling
- Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing Finance team capable of scaling with the company's growth
Our take
Business management platforms exist for a wide range of industries, including retail, hospitality, and healthcare. However, despite a modern facade the beauty industry lacks specialised software and still runs on generic CRMs and basic spreadsheets. Recognising a gap in the market, GlossGenius has stepped in to provided a specialised business management platform for beauty salons, spas and studios.
With no competition in this niche, GlossGenius has swiftly captured a large market share, with triple-digit year on year revenue growth. It serves over 40,000 businesses (70% of which are women-owned) and has more than $2 billion in annual transactions on the platform.
GlossGenius has raised a large amount of capital in several funding rounds closed in quick succession. It is aiming to accelerate platform development off the back of its releasing of consumer experience, payment and automation products. It is well on the way to fulfilling its long-term aim of developing into the Toast of the beauty industry.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
64% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Jul 2023
$28m
SERIES C
Sep 2022
$25m
SERIES B
Total funding: $104.9m
Company benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Competitive health & dental insurance options, with premiums partially covered by GG
- Fertility and adoption benefits via Carrot and Kindbody
- Generous, fully-paid parental leave policy
- 401k benefit - employees are eligible to contribute starting day 1 of employment
- Professional Development - employees receive a yearly stipend for approved learning and educational-related expenses
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Dependent Care FSA
- Home office stipend
- Team Bonding opportunities - annual company retreat for entire team, plus virtual events throughout the year
Company HQ
SoHo, New York, NY
Leadership
Experience as Research Intern for DenizBank. Investments Analyst for Goldman Sachs from 2011 to 2014.
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