Director of Analytics, Forecasting and Business Insights, Etsy
$239-311k
+ Equity + Annual performance bonus
More information about location
Office located in Brooklyn, New York
eCommerce platform for handcrafted goods
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eCommerce platform for handcrafted goods
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$239-311k
+ Equity + Annual performance bonus
More information about location
Office located in Brooklyn, New York
1001+ employees
Company mission
To keep human connection at the heart of commerce.
Role
Who you are
- 15+ years leading analytics, finance, business and/or operational initiatives
- 5+ years of managing teams
- Strong track record of high impact strategic contributions; deep expertise in finance leadership and partnership
- Passionate about using data to and rigorous analytics to drive business decisions
- Natural collaborator who knows how to drive decision-making through influence, with forward-looking and solutions-oriented approach
- Strong executive presence, thrives in ambiguous problem spaces, and comfortable making high profile decisions with incomplete information
- Proficient in SQL and either R or Python. Bonus points for experience with BigQuery, GCP, and/or analytics in cloud environments
- Significant experience with forecasting, including data-driven time series modeling techniques (e.g. ARIMA, exponential smoothing, time series decomposition)
- Experience with Looker, Tableau, or other data visualization softwares
- Previous participation in the budgeting and forecasting process at a company of similar or larger size to Etsy and thrives in a continuous planning environment
What the job involves
- This is a full-time position reporting to the Senior Director, Strategic Finance
- We are looking for a Director of Analytics, Forecasting and Business Insights
- In this role, responsible for (1) Forecasting and Business Insights, and (2) SEC reporting
- Communicate clearly and are able to successfully juggle multiple priorities and complete assignments in a fast-paced environment
- Excel in leading teams through ambiguous problem spaces and embody a strong team-first attitude
- Responsive and adapt quickly to change, embrace challenges and champion the advancement of financial planning tools, systems, controls and analyses
- Thrive in translating this hard work into outputs that will enhance Senior Management and Board-Level decision making and further Etsy’s mission to re-imagine commerce in ways that build a more fulfilling and lasting world
- Data scientists at Etsy use rigorous methods to generate insights that inform product, marketing, engineering, and business decisions across the company. We collaborate with partner teams through all stages of development: actively uncovering opportunity areas, crafting experiments to test hypotheses, analyzing the impact of our efforts, and highlighting actionable takeaways that empower senior leadership
- This particular role sits within the Strategic Finance team and is a highly visible role that has regular exposure to C-Suite leadership
- Learning new skills and techniques is not only a requirement but a perk of the job! We are always looking for opportunities to grow & approach problems through creative lenses . Our mission is to guide our partner teams with data and insights and tell the story of how we attract and retain our users — to teams, to senior management, and to the community
- Lead a team of Data/Strategic Finance Analysts responsible for Forecasting and Business Insights and SEC reporting
- Forecasting and Business Insights: responsible for our Gross Merchandise Sales outlook; this includes: (1) shaping the overall narrative for marketplace health, (2) helping to influence investment decisions, and (2) leading on investigations into business decisions
- SEC Reporting: provide analytics support to our Accounting and Investor Relations teams as a part of our quarterly earnings process (SEC filings, earnings presentations, etc), helping translate our internal strategy into clear narratives for investors & business partners
- Ad Hoc Projects: Dig deeper into both financial & broader ad hoc projects that unlock new insights, drive a deeper understanding of new opportunity areas for growth, and help shape strategic decisions amongst senior leadership
- Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law
Our take
Created as an alternative to more corporate eCommerce sites, Etsy is a peer-to-peer (P2P) website where users buy and sell handmade crafts, vintage items, art and photography. The online marketplace works similarly to Amazon and eBay, only with an emphasis on unique items rather than mass-produced merchandise.
Since its IPO in 2015, it has managed to hold its own in an increasingly competitive eCommerce industry, including from Amazon's handmade section that launched in 2015. Further, by providing sellers with ownership over pricing and branding, the site is attractive for those wanting to set up a business on an established platform.
However, the seller-side of Etsy is not without problems. A hike in transaction fees and the introduction of mandatory marketing fees for artists with high turnovers created significant discontent amongst sellers. Despite this, Etsy continues to connect artists and consumers, attracting shoppers with its message of extraordinary, handmade and affordable products.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
May 2012
$40m
LATE VC
Aug 2010
$20m
SERIES E
Total funding: $91.7m
Company benefits
- Equity (offers vary by country)
- Performance bonuses
- Paid gender neutral parental leave
- Adoption and family planning
- Back-up care
- Volunteer time off
- Donation matching
- Employee resource groups
- Global virtual events
- Employer paid health benefits
- Fitness benefits
- Wellness programming
- Mental health benefits
- 401K matching/Pension contributions
Company HQ
Downtown Brooklyn, NY
Leadership
Josh Silverman
(CEO)Previously senior executive at eBay, CEO of Shopping.com, CEO of Skype and President of Consumer Products & Services at American Express.
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