Business Analytics Optimization Lead, Kafene
$110-135k
Lease-to-own options for furniture, appliances, electronics, and more
Job no longer available
Lease-to-own options for furniture, appliances, electronics, and more
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$110-135k
101-200 employees
Company mission
To empower flexible ownership solutions.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- 2–3 years of experience in business analytics, data optimization, or a similar role
- Strong proficiency in analytics and business intelligence platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Qlik)
- Experience with data processing and integration tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R, ETL tools)
- Deep understanding of business metrics and KPIs across various functions (sales, operations, finance, etc.)
- Proven ability to lead and manage business analytics optimization projects from inception to implementation
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to present data-driven insights to non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with data governance best practices and data privacy regulations
- Knowledge of cloud-based analytics solutions (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
- Relevant certifications in data analytics or business intelligence (e.g., Tableau, Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate)
What the job involves
- The Business Analytics Optimization Lead is responsible for strategically optimizing business analytics tools, processes, and initiatives
- This role focuses on enhancing the performance, accuracy, and effectiveness of business analytics within the organization, ensuring that data-driven insights translate into actionable decisions
- You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve reporting, business intelligence (BI), data visualization, and analytics processes, empowering the organization to stay ahead in an increasingly data-driven world
- Lead the optimization of business analytics tools and platforms to enhance data accuracy, efficiency, and reporting
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand key performance metrics, ensuring analytics align with organizational goals
- Continuously refine data collection, processing, and reporting processes to drive actionable insights
- Collaborate with IT and data teams to ensure seamless integration of analytics tools with existing systems and databases
- Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and performance indicators that provide leadership with critical business insights
- Analyze business data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement, recommending actionable optimization strategies
- Provide training and support to business users, ensuring the proper use of analytics tools and maximizing their impact
- Monitor analytics performance, making necessary adjustments to improve data quality, reporting accuracy, and insights
- Ensure compliance with data governance policies while maintaining the integrity of business analytics outputs
Our take
Historically, bad credit and poor purchasing power have excluded many consumers from buying higher-priced household items. Classic lenders are reluctant to offer plans to those with poor or absent credit pasts, and it can be hard for low-income households to save enough money for upfront purchasing. Kafene, founded in 2019, integrates lease-to-own agreements at point-of-purchase; opening up furniture, appliance, and electronics businesses to underserved consumers.
Lease-to-own is no new concept, but bringing this type of agreement to furniture and similar markets is relatively novel by comparison. Kafene’s toolbox – driven by custom-built technology – underwrites, approves, and enables payment in less than five minutes. Its point-of-sale nature means it does not interrupt the shopping experience and, additionally, consumers can manage existing leases through the website which encourages a positive consumer-lender relationship.
Kafene has seen substantial investment which is set to increase headcount to meet demand from merchants and consumers. Although it is only one of many buy-now-pay-later startups, the market for these platforms is huge and there is certainly room within it for Kafene to continue to grow.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Oct 2023
$12.6m
SERIES B
Sep 2022
$18m
SERIES B
Total funding: $77.1m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including dental, vision, and dependent care benefits
- 401(k) plan and options for medical HSA and FSA
- Generous paid time off and parental leave
- Hybrid workplace setup with home office equipment provided
Company HQ
Midtown East, New York, NY
Leadership
Neal Desai
(Co-Founder & CEO)Former CFO at Octane Lending. Prior experience as a Portfolio Manager. Has worked at Summit Securities Group, Hard Eight Holdings, and Merrill Lynch.
James Schuler
(Co-Founder & CTO)Co-founded Atlas Holdings Group, FundElevator and Eligible Inc, and was CTO at all three.
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