Sr. Financial Analyst

Skylight is a technology startup based out of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Our mission is to make technology that brings families together. We make consumer products, like Skylight Frame and Skylight Calendar, that are loved by millions of people across the globe. Our founders are former venture capitalists and serial entrepreneurs, who have scaled this business to $100M+ in annual revenue while being completely bootstrapped. We think often about the thousands of smiles we are able to put on our customers’ faces each day, and it fills our hearts with purpose. That’s why we have been working hard to expand our team and invent, so that we can continue to bring the magic of Skylight to millions of loved ones throughout the world.We’re seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst as the second dedicated FP&A hire. This position will report to our Senior Manager of Finance and you’ll serve as a partner to the Marketing, Operations and Product teams, helping to deliver timely financial reporting, ad-hoc analyses and, ultimately, derive business insights to influence operational decisions as we continue to scale the business.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with our Senior Finance Manager to forecast the P&L, as well as cash flowHelp execute our annual budgeting cycle; work with cross-functional partners to gather forecast inputs and translate their thinking into P&L, balance sheet and cash flow assumptions for assigned business functionsWork cross-functionally with the Operations team to assist with inventory planning, ordering and process improvementCollaborate with Marketing and Sales to evaluate the effectiveness of promotional campaigns and discounting strategiesPerform variance analysis and summarize results in a monthly reporting pack in order to help us better understand business performanceAnalyze e-commerce metrics, including customer acquisition cost, lifetime value, and conversion rates to inform strategic decisionsWork closely with Accounting to improve reporting and establish robust processes as we introduce new systemsPerform ad-hoc analyses to support functional objectives, such as business case development, new product and investment evaluation, identifying topline and margin enhancement opportunities, etc.Who You AreNaturally curious - if you see something that doesn’t make sense or piques your interest, you naturally want to get to the bottom of itCollaborative - we all have our own areas of expertise but everything we do impacts other teams so working cohesively with other teams is imperativeComfortable with ambiguity - we’re a startup and we often need to make decisions with imperfect information on short timelinesDetail oriented - a must for any finance role; you double check your formulas and sanity check deliverablesStrong written and verbal communicator - you are able to convey complex financial concepts and analyses to a variety of audiencesHighly organized with strong time and expectation management - we have a lot to do, but it’s important that we’re honest with each other about how much can be done in a dayRequirements2-3 years experience in FP&A (preferably in a startup environment), investment banking, management consulting or accountingBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Computer Science, Data Science or a related fieldStrong financial modeling skills with proficiency in Excel. You understand the basics of a 3-statement financial model and will be asked to complete a case study in the interview processBasic understanding of GAAP accounting principlesAbility to communicate effectively with stakeholders at various levels, and be resourceful and solution-oriented in ambiguous situationsEnthusiasm for identifying and executing upon opportunities for improvement and automation in current state processesPassion for excellence, high degree of personal accountability and willingness to help wherever neededPreferences:Prior experience in CPG, e-commerce or techFamiliarity with BI toolsStrong preference for candidates based in Los AngelesBenefitsOur competitive compensation package includes:Competitive Salary + Equity Package401K matchingWellness, learning, and home-office budgetsHealth, Dental & Vision Medical PlansTremendous autonomy to set the direction of your workUnlimited PTOCompany holidays on the first Friday of every month (Except November & December)Equal opportunity employer

Skylight is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you’re the best person for the job, we want you on board!For Colorado-based candidates, the range being offered for this role is $80-110K based on experience and for California-based candidates, the range being offered for this role is $80-110K based on experience. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of this law.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.