Strategic Finance Associate, Whatnot

• We are looking for someone with deep financial modeling expertise and a track record of success in dynamic, fast-growing environments
• We’ve found that low ego, a growth mindset, and leaning into action and high impact goes a long way here
• 2+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity / VC, consulting or strategic finance at a fast-paced tech company
• Exceptional financial modeling skills with the ability to tackle ambiguous problems and produce elegant and insightful analyses
• Experience building and maintaining complex financial models reflecting operational business dynamics
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to partner cross-functionally, influence, and communicate financial concepts to all business partners

Desirable

• The Whatnot Finance team consists of Strategic Finance, FP&A, Tax, Accounting, and International
• The International Finance team leads Whatnot’s global expansion efforts by providing in-depth financial analysis to influence strategic decisions
• As an inaugural member of our team, you will help define our position in the company by partnering cross-functionally with business units to evaluate key questions, tackle problems, and drive results
• Own financial reporting and forecasting for our international businesses, focusing on top-line metrics (GMV and Revenue), Gross Profit, and Contribution Margin, while partnering closely with our core Strategic Finance team on consolidations
• Act as a business partner to cross-functional teams (Category Expansion, International Operations, Marketing, Engineering), leading strategic financial modeling and evaluating business opportunities
• Evaluate and support Pricing and Promotions initiatives across the international business by deeply understanding and analyzing their financial implications
• Own and drive strategic profitability levers, transforming operational and financial data into actionable financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making
• Shape the financial strategy for our international markets, working closely with leadership to drive growth in new and existing regions and directly impact our global expansion strategy
• Take ownership of high-impact initiatives, acting as a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to influence key business decisions and work cross-functionally to support long-term profitability