Senior Financial Analyst

We are seeking a Financial Analyst with strong financial modeling, forecasting, and operational analytics expertise to help architect and manage the company’s financial engine.

Role Overview

The Financial Analyst will play a critical role in building and maintaining Defunkify’s financial models, reporting infrastructure, and analytical frameworks. This role works closely with the Senior Director of Operations & Finance and partners with the CEO on reporting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment, enjoys working with imperfect data, and can translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Modeling & Forecasting

• Build and maintain detailed financial models, including a dynamic three-year forecast
• Develop scenario analyses for pricing, channel mix, product launches, and margin optimization
• Own monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages, including variance analysis and KPI dashboards
• Create and refine cash flow models to support working capital planning and inventory financing

Financial Analysis & Channel Performance

• Analyze revenue, margin, and contribution profit by channel (e-commerce, retail, wholesale, subscription, etc.)
• Evaluate customer acquisition efficiency and LTV/CAC by channel
• Provide insights on trade spend, promotional ROI, and retail expansion opportunities
• Partner with sales and marketing teams as needed to forecast channel performance and optimize resource allocation

Manufacturing, COGS & Inventory Analytics

• Lead cost accounting analysis, including BOMs, manufacturing costs, and co-packing economics
• Build models to assess production runs, capacity planning, and unit-level profitability
• Analyze inventory turns, safety stock, shrink, and supply chain efficiency
• Implement systems and controls to improve forecasting accuracy and reduce COGS over time

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee accounting, bookkeeping, and the monthly close process
• Establish scalable financial processes, controls, and reporting systems
• Produce timely financial statements and ensure GAAP compliance
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and vendor/banking relationships

Capital Strategy & Investor Support

• Support fundraising initiatives, including equity, debt, and non-dilutive financing
• Prepare board-ready materials and investor reporting
• Maintain models and reporting related to credit facilities, banking relationships, and financial risk

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, supply chain economics, and inventory management
• Experience building financial reporting, dashboards, and processes from the ground up
• Comfortable operating in an early-stage or growth-stage company ($1M–$10M revenue range)
• Highly detail-oriented, hands-on, and able to move seamlessly between strategy and execution

Who You Are

• You enjoy building models that directly influence business decisions
• You are energized by operational detail—from COGS and inventory to channel mix and margins
• You communicate insights clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• You thrive in entrepreneurial environments and enjoy creating structure where none exists