About the company
Whatnot is a livestream shopping platform and marketplace backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and CapitalG. We’re building the future of ecommerce, bringing together community, shopping and entertainment. We are committed to our values, and as a remote-first team, we operate out of hubs within the US, Canada, UK, and Germany today. We’re innovating in the fast-paced world of live auctions in categories including sports, fashion, video games, and streetwear. The platform couples rigorous seller vetting with a focus on community to create a welcoming space for buyers and sellers to share their passions with others.
Job Summary
Role
đź“ŤOwn financial reporting and forecasting for our international businesses, focusing on top-line metrics (GMV and Revenue), Gross Profit, and Contribution Margin, while partnering closely with our core đź“ŤStrategic Finance team on consolidations. đź“ŤAct as a business partner to cross-functional teams (Category Expansion, International Operations, Marketing, Engineering), leading strategic financial modeling and evaluating business opportunities. đź“ŤEvaluate and support Pricing and Promotions initiatives across the international business by deeply understanding and analyzing their financial implications. đź“ŤOwn and drive strategic profitability levers, transforming operational and financial data into actionable financial insights and recommendations to support decision-making. đź“ŤShape the financial strategy for our international markets, working closely with leadership to drive growth in new and existing regions and directly impact our global expansion strategy. đź“ŤTake ownership of high-impact initiatives, acting as a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to influence key business decisions and work cross-functionally to support long-term profitability. đź“ŤTeam members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our London, Dublin, or Berlin hubs.
You
📍Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We’ve found that low ego, a growth mindset, and leaning into action and high impact goes a long way here. 📍As our next International Strategic Finance Associate, you should have: 📍2+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity / VC, consulting or strategic finance at a fast-paced tech company 📍Exceptional financial modeling skills with the ability to tackle ambiguous problems and produce elegant and insightful analyses 📍Experience building and maintaining complex financial models reflecting operational business dynamics 📍Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills 📍Ability to partner cross-functionally, influence, and communicate financial concepts to all business partners
