Data Scientist, Cargomatic
Financial Analytics
$130-160k
Marketplace platform for local freight
Open for applications
Marketplace platform for local freight
201-500 employees
Open for applications
$130-160k
201-500 employees
Company mission
To provide the increasingly on-demand world with on-demand freight capacity.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field; an advanced degree is preferred
- 3+ years of experience in data science, financial analytics, or a similar role with a focus on financial data
- Advanced proficiency with Tableau and experience in creating finance-focused dashboards that deliver key business insights
- Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling, data analysis, and an understanding of core FP&A principles
- Proficient in SQL for database querying, with familiarity in Python or R for data manipulation and analysis being a plus
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a data-driven approach to decision-making
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Data Scientist with a strong financial analytics background to join our Finance team
- This role will focus on building and managing dashboards that provide critical insights into Cargomatic’s financial performance, cost structure, and operational metrics
- As a bridge between data science and FP&A, you will be responsible for transforming complex data into actionable insights and supporting financial decision-making across the organization
- Design, build, and maintain Tableau dashboards that monitor key financial and operational metrics, including revenue, costs, and profitability
- Work closely with the FP&A and finance teams to develop dashboards that align with business goals and provide real-time visibility into financial performance
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy within dashboards, updating them regularly to reflect the latest financial data and insights
- Conduct detailed analyses of financial data, identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities to improve financial performance
- Support FP&A efforts by providing insights into revenue streams, cost drivers, and profitability, helping to inform budget planning and forecasting
- Perform ad hoc financial analyses and create reports as requested by leadership to support strategic initiatives and decision-making
- Partner with Finance, Operations, and other key departments to understand their data needs, develop meaningful reports, and provide insights to drive business outcomes
- Work closely with IT and data engineering teams to ensure data availability, quality, and accessibility across finance-focused data projects
- Act as a financial data consultant within the company, offering insights and guidance on data-related questions, particularly those relevant to financial planning and analysis
- Develop and maintain data models to support forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning initiatives
- Utilize predictive modeling techniques to support scenario analysis, helping the FP&A team to understand potential financial outcomes based on various business strategies
- Drive automation efforts for financial reporting, leveraging data science tools to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial processes
Our take
Aspiring to become the "Uber for truckers", Cargomatic is a platform that connects shippers with available truckers who can help move their cargo.
Cargomatic allows shippers to list available jobs that local drivers can carry out and calculate the most efficient route before the job is presented to a network of drivers, just like Uber. Drivers are vetted by Cargomatic by reviewing their insurance and commercial licenses to ensure they have the necessary experience and training to transport another company’s goods.
Many other firms have tried and failed to launch similar concepts to Uber. Transport logistics is arguably more complicated due to cargo insurance, the driver, the dispatcher, pickup at the warehouse, drop-off with the warehouse manager, brokers and shippers. However, if Cargomatic is to crack this complicated puzzle, it would surely be a lucrative achievement.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
35% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Aug 2018
$35m
SERIES B
Mar 2016
$6m
SERIES A
Total funding: $55.8m
Company benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Flexible PTO
- 401K match
- Company Sponsored Life Insurance
Company values
- Sustainability
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Modesty
- Partnership
Company HQ
Downtown Core, Long Beach, CA
Articles
Leadership
Brett Parker
(Co-Founder)Started their career as a General Partner at The Shipping Partner, before founding Cargomatic in January 2013. They are also a Strategic Advisor for Fillogic, a Partner at The Triangle Group, and CCO at EDRAY Collaborative Port Logistics.
Jonathan Kessler
(Board Observer)Having studied at the University of Illinois, they worked as a VP at Smith Barney International and DCTI Inc over 5 years. After almost 6 years as CEO of Hand Eye Technologies, they co-founded Cargomatic in 2013, originally serving as CEO.
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