Associate Director of FP&A and Strategic Finance, Studs
$155-165k
+ Equity
3 days a week in office
A fresh take on ear piercing and earrings
Job no longer available
A fresh take on ear piercing and earrings
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$155-165k
+ Equity
3 days a week in office
201-500 employees
Company mission
To become the most trusted national authority in Earscaping®.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
- 4-6 years of experience in an FP&A or a strategic finance role in retail, hospitality or services, preferably including 1-2 years of experience in investment banking
- Strong financial modeling skills and experience building complex, dynamic models from scratch
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
- Proficient in Excel and other financial tools; experience with ERP systems is a plus
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and present complex financial data in a clear manner
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a focus on continuous improvement
- Ability to get into the trenches and do the work when needed, while also always holding on to the big picture view
What the job involves
- Financial Modeling: Build, maintain, and enhance complex financial models to forecast business performance, guide strategic initiatives, and assess various business scenarios
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting process across departments and develop rolling forecasts to ensure alignment with business objectives
- Performance Analysis: Analyze financial and operational results, providing insights and actionable recommendations to senior leadership
- Business Partnering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Operations, Marketing, Retail) to derive insights from key performance metrics that help identify risks and opportunities to inform strategic decisions
- Strategic Planning: Contribute to long-term financial planning, investment strategies, and corporate development efforts
- Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal stakeholders and board members, ensuring data accuracy and clear communication of performance metrics
- Ad Hoc Analysis: Support senior leadership with ad hoc financial analyses, including pricing strategies, new product launches, and market expansion opportunities
- Driven, creative problem solver that consistently acts with integrity and speaks up
- Owner’s mindset, with the ability to approach feedback and problems with a positive attitude
Our take
Conscious consumption and the influence of social media advertising have ushered in a new era of Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands targeting mindful millennials and Gen-Z customers. Among these brands, Studs has seized the opportunity, focusing on the ear-piercing market.
Studs does not merely provide ear-piercing services; it is crafting an entire experience for its customers. The company's leadership firmly believes that customers are increasingly using earrings to celebrate self-expression and mark significant milestones in their lives. Studs aims to build a brand that resonates with these precious moments, offering a unique approach to jewelry.
To achieve its vision, the company has embarked on a national expansion of its physical retail locations, now sporting 26 locations across the US with plans for more.. And with famous customers like Emma Chamberlain, Dixie D'Amelio and Rosalía, the company is truly on its way to cementing its place as a leader in the world of piercing.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
96% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Oct 2021
$20m
SERIES B
Nov 2019
$3m
SEED
Total funding: $23m
Company benefits
- Health & Wellness: A comprehensive benefits package that includes premium medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401k; life insurance; and lifestyle reimbursement.
- Paid Family Leave: Three months of paid family leave for all full-time corporate and retail employees (biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible)
- Flexible Schedule: Ample paid time off plus a paid sabbatical after your first four years
- Transparency: Employees are given the information and context they need to succeed via feedback forums like Town Halls, AMAs, and weekly one-on-one’s
- Growth & Development: Trainings, performance reviews, and ongoing coaching to help you continuously grow professionally
- Studs Discounts: Discounts on piercings and products (we’ve got your friends and family covered too!)
Company HQ
Bowery, New York, NY
Leadership
Anna Harman
(Co-Founder & CEO)Prior to Studs, they were acting Chief Customer Officer at Jetblack. Also worked as Head of Operations at Fitz, a wardrobe tech company, and was COO of Research Analytics at Bridgewater Associates.
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