Senior Manager / Director, Strategic Finance (Consumer)
About The Position
Ethos is looking for an ambitious self-starter to join our Finance & Strategy team. The Senior Manager / Director, Strategic Finance will own financial strategy and performance management for our direct-to-consumer (DTC) business. You will serve as a financial thought partner to leaders across Marketing, Product, and Sales, with a specific focus on DTC modeling, user acquisition, profitability, and new businesses evaluation. You will also be responsible for interfacing with external partners through either a Corp Dev or BizDev lens in support of these objectives. This role is ideal for a data-driven finance leader with deep experience in consumer unit economics, scaling DTC businesses, and who is willing to dive deep into the data & operations of the business. This role will have high visibility across the executive team and will require you to solve the most complex, interesting challenges of a rapidly-scaling startup. If you enjoy working in an environment that is fast-paced, analytically rigorous, mission-driven and impact-oriented, read on and get in touch!
Requirements
- 7+ years of relevant experience, including:
- 2+ years in investment banking, private equity, growth equity, strategic finance, or consulting (with material CDD / Private Equity experience)
- 3-5+ years in Strategic Finance, FP&A, or BizOps (with a material data / financial focus) roles at a DTC or consumer-facing company
- Deep expertise in DTC unit economics and growth efficiency metrics. This includes a strong understanding of acquisition funnels, cohort analysis, and CLV
- Ability to operate at both strategic and highly detailed levels
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners
- Motivated self-starter with a track record of success and a proven ability to juggle multiple projects/tasks while hitting deadlines. Desire to own and drive projects from Day 1
- Stellar academic record with a degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Finance, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- SQL knowledge preferred
- Prior experience with Corp Dev / Biz Dev preferred
Responsibilities
- Own financial planning and forecasting for the DTC business
- Drive our efforts to better serve new customer segments, launch new insurance products, and/or partnerships offerings
- Apply business judgment and financial insights to drive decision making related to unit economics, customer acquisition, operations, core business expansion, and new opportunities
- Improve the speed and efficiency of our growth by collaborating closely with Product, Marketing, Sales, and Operations teams
- Apply a data-driven analytical approach to influence decision making and support company leadership in evaluating strategic initiatives
- Develop and monitor critical financial performance metrics, and communicate actionable insights to relevant stakeholders
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
