Head of Finance, POSH
$160-180k
+ Equity
More information about location
Brand scaling event services
Open for applications
Brand scaling event services
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$160-180k
+ Equity
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To build the ultimate tools for creating, marketing, and monetising in-person communities globally.
Role
Who you are
- 5-7 years of experience in FP&A, consulting, investment banking, or business operations, ideally in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments (financial experience at consumer marketplaces such as Uber, DoorDash, Airbnb, Toast etc. is a plus!) You have a strong track record of being instrumental in company-wide financial planning, strategy, and execution
- You have extensive experience with Excel and Google Sheets, ERP platforms (e.g., ADP), CRM systems (e.g., Close), and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau), with the ability to pick up new systems and software easily
- You are excited by new opportunities for growth, gathering assumptions from key stakeholders and synthesizing them into new financial models that inform future decisions
- You have an expert understanding of the key underlying metrics that drive GTM success
- You have a demonstrated ability to develop and retain key talent, drive prioritization of work, and improve productivity/output
- You are an exceptional communicator, with the ability to build relationships and drive alignment across cross-functional teams
- You are highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives, projects, and priorities simultaneously
What the job involves
- We seek a passionate, data-driven Head of Finance, excited to jump into a hands-on role, owning the financial success of one of the fastest growing Series A startups of our time
- Reporting to the CEO, you will champion FP&A and financial operations, empowering the entire organization with quantitative insights that drive defining business outcomes
- In this role, your focus will be simple: maximize efficiency
- You will be the leading voice on the financial health of the business, empowering every cross-functional leader with the insights they need to scale their teams as effectively as possible
- You will collaborate directly with leadership across the entire organization, projecting, controlling and analyzing all facets of revenue and expenses, with the objective to optimize the unit economics of the model that will bring POSH to 100M users and beyond
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Lead GTM and R&D financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecast updates, and long-term strategic planning
- Develop and oversee team-specific financial models to support GTM initiatives, including pricing, commission structuring, sales productivity, and pipeline management
- Provide financial insights and data-backed recommendations to cross-functional leadership, advising on product launches, new vertical expansion, and market opportunities
- Expense Management and Optimization
- Manage and optimize our expense strategy, overseeing the budget vs. actuals process and identifying opportunities to make each business unit more efficient
- Collaborate with our external accounting agency to ensure an efficient and precise month-end close process. Document month-end close process and intricacies, aiming to eventually bring it in-house
- Collaborate with GTM leaders to summarize monthly commission payments and distribute them to People Ops for effective and precise payrolls
- Strategic Vision & Strategy
- Own the vision for our entire financial strategy, collaborating closely with all function leaders to ensure forecasts are not only met, but exceeded
- Lead monthly forecasting and business review sessions with the GTM and R&D leadership teams, providing actionable narratives on how to maximize growth as efficiently as possible
- Provide strategic guidance and analysis to assist in the development of Sales Incentives, Commission plans, and Headcount Planning
- Own the strategy and coordination of innovative financial initiatives that are core to POSH achieving venture scale, including but not limited to: organizer loan program, future funding rounds, and potential M&A opportunities
- Reporting and Analysis
- Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, including variance analysis, financial trends, and KPIs to leadership on a frequent basis
- Develop a deep understanding of non-monetary KPIs and business drivers (i.e; leads engaged, demos booked, etc. in relation to Sales) to effectively translate KPI attainment into actionable financial planning. Collaborate with the Data Team to bring as many product-based metrics into our financial modeling as possible
- Identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities, constantly keeping leadership informed on the financial health of the business
Our take
Events offer a unique chance for brand audiences to engage directly with the brand, experiencing products and brand personality firsthand. They also serve as powerful lead generation tools. POSH is an event management and ticketing platform designed to empower anyone to host and organize events, emphasising human interactions through in-person gatherings.
The platform hosts a vast selection of user-friendly tools allowing event organizers to create personalized event pages, employ integrated marketing strategies, and access detailed analytics. These tools have attracted customers for events of all sizes.
Founded by two NYU "dropouts", the platform has rapidly expanded, now serving over 2 million users and processing more than $80 million in transactions. With a recent large round in venture funding, POSH plans to continue enhancing its platform with new features and improved user experiences, positioning itself as a leader in the event planning industry.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jul 2024
$22m
SERIES A
Dec 2023
$4m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $32.2m
Company benefits
- Health & Dental Insurance
- Equinox Membership
- Unlimited PTO
- Team Events, Dinners, & Offsites, Free Event Tickets to Dope Shows
- New Macbook
- Daily Uber Eats Credit
Company HQ
SoHo, New York, NY
Leadership
Avante Price
(CEO)Was also CEO & Co-Founder of ChoreBug. Studied Business Administrations at New York University then dropped out to build POSH.
Eli Taylor-Lemire
(CPO)Previously worked as Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Stumped and was also Managing Partner for Uplink Creative LLC.
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