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Strategic Finance Associate
Why this is a great job
Curated is a low-key company, but their growth is anything but low-key. If you’re looking to make the jump from banking or PE and want to work with someone great in a strategic role, this could a perfect fit for you.
The nitty gritty
Company website: www.curated.com
Location: SF or Remote
Who you’d be working with: Stacey Zhou, Head of Finance
Curated is an online shopping platform built from the ground up for people powered personalization. Every shopper gets real-time one-on-one guidance from certified experts for a unique and collaborative shopping experience. Customers feel confident in every purchase and experts earn meaningful income to fund their passions - it’s a win win!
Our finance team is a lean team with a big impact on the organization. As the 2nd hire on the Strategic Finance/FP&A team, you will partner closely with the Head of Finance, work on a variety of cross-functional initiatives, and be the primary business partner to our product and growth teams. You will:
Be a strategic partner to our Head of Product and lead Product Managers. You will work directly with our product team to understand, size, and ultimately, help prioritize, key projects on the roadmap
Advise the management team on the financial impact of new initiatives
Build and own our company cash flow model and operating expenses
Negotiate key technology/SaaS contracts to help us keep costs low
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the company (e.g. All Hands) and investors (e.g. investor updates, Board materials)
Help raise our next round of venture funding
...and much more!
What you’ll bring:
2+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, strategic finance (or another role with heavy modeling)
Advanced proficiency in Excel, building financial model and analysis
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Ability to think strategically and distill complex issues into structured frameworks and action plans
Strong attention to detail
Self-starter - you will take initiative, be dedicated, set and drive toward goals
Comfort working in an unstructured environment, dealing with ambiguity, and juggling multiple projects
Proficiency in SQL is a plus
About us
Curated was founded in 2017 with a mission to humanize online shopping. We’ve built a collaborative shopping experience brought to life with a community of passionate experts. Every shopper on Curated gets one-on-one personalized advice to find the right products for their needs so they can enjoy more of what they love.
Through our expert community, Curated has created a new type of knowledge-based work that enables people to earn meaningful income related to the activities and products they are passionate about, from anywhere.
Backed by Forerunner Ventures, Greylock, and Capital G, the company is growing fast. We currently specialize in outdoor sporting goods including skiing, snowboarding, golf, camping, cycling, fishing equipment with many new verticals coming soon!
We want to help you maximize your potential, both in your career and your extracurriculars. Working at Curated means you’ll get comprehensive healthcare, generous paid time off, significant discounts on the best gear out there, and even a 401(k). We believe that you’ll do your best work when you feel included, valued, and equal. See all our perks and benefits here.