Strategic Finance Analyst

As the Strategic Finance Analyst at 1stDibs, you will be a part of a team that leads the Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Partnering, Corporate Development, and Investor Relations functions. In this role you will be the point person for 1stDibs’ monthly financial reporting processes, help conduct financial and operational analyses, all while working cross-functionally to support teams such as Supply, Product, Operations, and Marketing. You will work closely with the Executive team, helping manage their budgets, leading our bi-annual strategic planning process, and performing ad-hoc analysis as necessary. You will need to possess strong quantitative skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to communicate ideas clearly. This role will allow the right candidate to both grow professionally and take on more responsibility in the organization over time. 

What You Will Do

 Reporting / Budgeting & Forecasting

• Own the creation of monthly / quarterly financial performance decks and lead presentations for the Executive team
• Work closely with the Manager of Strategic Finance to build budgets and forecasts for teams across the company
• Support monthly check-ins with various team leaders so they can understand department-specific and overall business performance
• Update company models with monthly actual metrics and help forecast future performance
• Prepare materials for the Board of Directors and investors

 Business Partnering and Decision Support

• Support finance team management by providing an understanding of financial metrics, both topline and expense -related, and their underlying business drivers
• Update key performance indicator models that help us ensure we are scaling responsibly: both fueling high growth and making sound financial decisions
• Act as a business partner to various company stakeholders to understand their needs and answer their financial questions
• Support our bi-annual strategic planning process by helping assess the potential impact of new business opportunities

Who You Are

• You have 1-2 years of experience working in an FP&A, Accounting, or Finance adjacent role, with business operations-related work a plus
• You have a bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance or another business major
• You have strong knowledge of Excel and Powerpoint
• You have keen analytical skills, with the ability and resilience to go deep into the details
• You have the ability to state ideas clearly and concisely, and to be able to admit a mistake
• You are comfortable with ambiguity and multiple, changing priorities
• You have familiarity with and passion for e-commerce, marketplaces, furniture, and / or design

Nice to Haves (But not Required!):

• You have experience with Looker and / or Netsuite