Havenly is looking for an analytical and energetic Head of Strategy and Finance.
This individual will work closely with the CEO on maintaining and attaining key metrics, strategic plans and initiatives to optimize the existing business, and leading special projects driving towards continuing and accelerating the company’s growth trajectory. The individual will be responsible for collaborating to develop and enable the success of key strategic initiatives, as well as managing cross-business-unit strategic opportunities to help the company realize its full potential. The ideal candidate will also be helping individual departments execute by understanding key metrics, and keeping tabs on the performance of cross-functional initiatives, as well as basic financial functions. You’ll be delivering insights and understanding to help the leadership team set product strategy, raise capital, & build a rapidly growing business.
Apply if: You’re very analytical, comfortable with the concept of GSD, can jump in proactively and fill in gaps within our lean operation. Please note the job requirements, as well.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Support the CEO and the leadership team in driving the development of strategic plans, and understanding the success and performance levers for each
- Perform industry & market research to inform product and marketing direction
- Help oversee monthly financial process, including the accounting team. Help understand performance of the business and develop forward-looking models.
- Construct presentations and analyses for investors, fundraising, and Board Meetings
- Engage with the Growth department on key marketing initiatives and performance, developing and evaluating strategies and tactics to grow
- Develop strategies & business plans with clear goals, execution plan and metrics and actively identify execution impediments and roll up the proverbial sleeves to drive resolution
- Work with the analytics team to identify Key Performance Indicators, monitor performance and drive corrective actions
- Interact and communicate with various levels in the organization from individual contributors to board members
- Whatever you’re called upon to do help the company do well
Key Job Qualifications:
- A top-tier professional background in management consulting, venture capital, investment banking, or corporate strategy (3+ years).
- Outstanding individual and team performer with excellent track record of driving success
- A self-starting attitude: You work independently and effectively, with little oversight or management
- Experience with early-stage startups is a huge benefit, but a good knowledge and interest in trends and products in the early stage consumer space is a must
- An MBA or JD from a top-tier school (or an undergraduate degree from a top-tier school with equivalent work experience at a top-tier consulting firm, financial institution, or equivalent)
- Excitement about the opportunity to work very hard (don’t expect to leave at 5pm very often) in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with high energy to build something incredible
At Havenly, We Offer:
- A challenging opportunity, and a great team to work beside
- A data-driven environment where your insights and expertise will be valued
- An environment where you can move fast, work hard, see results, and feel your impact
- An opportunity to get in early-ish on a well-funded, growing startup
- Salary, benefits, and design services - Have a room that needs some love? We got you!
At Havenly we hire people who exhibit gumption, act like owners, outperform, and are always playful. If this sounds like a great fit for you, and a challenge you're ready to run with, we want to hear from you.