About Fello
Fello is a platform where anyone going through life challenges can find affordable support and guidance from someone who has overcome similar challenges. Those seeking help can choose from a selection of peers who have “been there,” wherever and whenever the need arises. For those who have experience to share, Fello offers the opportunity to be compensated for sharing hard-won lived experiences and guidance, helping to make a meaningful impact on others’ lives.
Overview of Role
Fello is seeking a Head of Finance and Strategy to join its executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Finance and Strategy will execute and oversee finance and accounting, business analytics, modeling, and special projects. At Fello, we have a clear vision for the future and work hard together to get there, and we're looking for someone who thrives in a challenging, "wear many hats" environment, is a contributor first, and is eager to learn and grow as the company scales.
This role provides the unique opportunity to partner with and learn from a powerhouse team of executives with a proven track record of success, ranging from building the world's largest cannabis company to guiding a legendary family business renowned for its foresight and creativity. This role offers not only a competitive salary and benefits package but also the potential for significant equity upside in a fast-growing company.
Responsibilities
- Modeling: Develop and maintain financial models for budgeting, forecasting (including cash flow), and scenario planning, including for capital raising activities.
- Strategic analysis: Conduct in-depth analyses to identify trends, assess risks, and support strategic decision-making.
- Pricing: Develop various pricing models that enable growth and profitability.
- Data Analysis: Analyze large datasets to distill insights and assess business outcomes.
- Data Visualization: Build and maintain company dashboards that visualize key business drivers and aid in decision-making.
- Reporting: Prepare financial reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Accounting / Monthly close: Oversee month-end close processes, accounts payable, receivable, payroll general ledger, and treasury management, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements (in partnership with a third-party vendor).
- Presentation and Storytelling: Translate key quantitative insights into compelling stories and well-rounded business strategies.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field (MBA or CPA is preferred).
- 15+ years of experience in financial planning and modeling, business strategy and analysis, and delivering quantitative insights to drive decision-making.
- Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in financial software, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Excel. Experience with SQL, R, Python, and other statistical analytics tools is a plus. Experience with tools like Tableau or Looker preferred.
- Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail; ability to draw conclusions and make concise recommendations from ambiguous and incomplete information.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial principles, and regulatory and financial reporting standards.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services
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