Director, Prose
FP&A and Strategy
3 days a week in office
Personalized hair care
Open for applications
Personalized hair care
201-500 employees
Open for applications
3 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To create haircare that’s one-in-a-million.
Role
Who you are
- 6-9 years of experience in a highly analytical and strategic role (experience in investment banking, management consulting or high-growth e-commerce startups preferred)
- Knowledge of supply chain finance and subscription-based e-commerce business model preferred
- Ability to create structure out of ambiguity and boil down complexity into simple and easy-to-understand recommendations
- Strategic thinker who can get into the nitty gritty while also having the bigger picture in mind
- Strong financial modeling / Microsoft Excel skills
- Comfort in manipulating and drawing insights out of data
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work cross-functionally, and a knack for presenting financial information in a way that others can understand easily (advanced PowerPoint and executive-level presentation skills)
- Ability to work well both independently in an unstructured environment and in a dynamic environment. Experience in a startup environment a plus
- Excited by new challenges and always eager to learn
What the job involves
- The FP&A and Strategy Director will be a thought leader throughout the organization, playing a crucial role in internal strategic decision-making
- This role will require being highly adaptable in blending quantitative analysis with cross-functional collaboration
- Build, develop, maintain and optimize financial models to support supply chain and operational strategies, ensuring cost efficiency and alignment with broader company objectives
- Lead the financial analysis of margin and supply chain performance, including cost of goods sold (COGS), pricing, inventory management, logistics, and working capital optimization, especially in the company-wide budgeting process and ongoing forecasting and analysis
- Define and track KPIs to ensure efficient resource allocation and continuous improvement in reporting frameworks and tools
- Drive process enhancements to drive decision-making and automate reporting processes to ensure timely and accurate financial insights for internal and external stakeholders
- Play a key role in investor relations activities, acting as a liaison with current and potential investors through preparing and presenting financial models, projections, and investor presentations
- Contribute to shaping the company’s long-term strategy by identifying potential growth opportunities and analyzing their financial implications
- Evaluate investment opportunities, develop frameworks for ROI measurement, and present recommendations to support strategic decision-making
- Analyze business trends and provide actionable insights to internal partners and the executive team
- Craft executive-level presentations for the Board of Directors, executive leadership team, and investors, facilitating informed decision-making
Our take
Prose's products stem from the recognition that each individual's hair is unique, with various types and textures. Embracing this diversity, the company believes in the power of personalization to ensure everyone can access the hair care they truly need. To combat the one-size-fits-all approach of the hair care industry, Prose offers bespoke hair care solutions.
Amidst a booming trend of health and beauty personalization, Prose stands out among its competitors in the bespoke hair care arena. What sets the company apart is its unwavering commitment to the environment. Having achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first carbon-neutral custom beauty brand, attaining climate neutrality in 2021.
Prose's success has attracted substantial investments and interest, underscoring the industry's confidence in its products. With increased funds, the company aims to scale its operations and reach a broader customer base. As the demand for personalized beauty products continues to rise, the market is expected to expand, offering Prose ample opportunities for further growth.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-2% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Company sponsored health care plan (medical, dental and vision plans)
- $125 monthly wellness allowance
- Free lunch in office, weekly and an abundance of office snacks
- A Competitive and flexbile PTO policy
- 401k + matching
- FSA and commuter benefits
Company HQ
Williamsburg, NY
Leadership
Arnaud Plas
(CEO & Co-Founder)Former VP of Digital and eCommerce Strategy at L'Oréal, where they previously also worked as Skincare Group Manager and as Styling and Mencare Group manager.
Nicolas Mussat
(CTO & Co-Founder)Previously CTO at Meilleurs Agents. Former R&D Engineer at Delos France.
Catherine Taurin
(R&D Advisor & Co-Founder)Former R&D and Purchasing Director at CTRC Jf Lazartigues. Previously R&D Manager, Dyes Products and Haircare Products at Ales Groupe.
Paul Michaux
(Product & Co-Founder)Worked as Special Projects Manager, Corporate Strategic Marketing for L'Oréal. Former Assistant Brand Manager, Marketing Development at Parfums Christian Dior.
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