Head of Finance, Ridepanda

• 7+ years of experience in finance, with strong exposure to asset-backed / structured finance
• Experience with warehouse facilities, equipment financing, leasing, or similar asset-heavy models
• Strong operator mindset- you’ve built models and executed deals yourself, not just managed teams
• Deep understanding of unit economics, cohort modeling, and capital efficiency
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on startup environment
• Ability to translate complex operational dynamics into clear financial strategy and lender narratives

Desirable

• We’re hiring a Head of Finance to own and architect Ridepanda’s financial engine as we scale
• This role is highly focused on asset-backed / structured financing - designing and executing capital strategies (e.g., warehouse lines, sale-leasebacks, equipment financing) that allow us to efficiently fund and scale our asset base
• You’ll work closely with the CEO and leadership team across ops, growth, and partnerships. This is a hands-on operator role, not just traditional FP&A
• Own and drive Ridepanda’s capital strategy, with a focus on asset-backed / structured financing
• Structure and execute financing solutions (warehouse lines, sale-leasebacks, equipment financing, etc.)
• Build and manage relationships with lenders, debt providers, and capital partners
• Optimize cost of capital, advance rates, and financing terms as we scale
• Monitor and manage covenants, liquidity, and capital efficiency
• Build and own models across the full asset lifecycle: procurement, deployment, utilization, servicing, and residual value
• Develop deep understanding of unit economics, payback periods, and cohort performance
• Partner with ops to improve asset utilization, lifecycle management, and cost efficiency
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning
• Build and maintain cohort-based and scenario-driven financial models (growth, seasonality, churn, utilization)
• Drive insights and decision-making across pricing, expansion, and operations
• Own short- and long-term cash planning (including 13-week cash flow)
• Align inventory, procurement, and financing strategy to avoid liquidity constraints during growth
• Support equity fundraising and investor relations as needed
• Partner with leadership on strategic initiatives, partnerships, and new markets
• Oversee accounting, reporting, and financial operations (in partnership with external/internal resources)
• Ensure financial rigor as we scale (controls, reporting, systems)