Finance Manager

About Flexport:  At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make it easy and accessible for everyone. We’re shaping the future of a $8.6T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.  The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. At a valuation of $8 billion, we’re experiencing record growth and are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us. The Opportunity: Our Finance team is responsible for accelerating the growth of our business by identifying and implementing new opportunities and solutions. The Finance Manager for Fulfillment will be a key member of the finance team and be responsible for providing strategic support for senior management. You will provide both ad-hoc and recurring financial analysis, reporting and metrics. You will also be involved in identifying/tracking companywide strategic initiatives, monitoring company performance, and participating in the month end performance management cycle. You Will: Support business leaders on budgeting/forecasting, performance management, financial reporting, headcount  management, reviews of key financial metrics, strategic decision making, business reviews, compensation, and ad hoc analysis of financial and operational metrics. Partner with leaders across the business to understand and evaluate key business drivers for sales and product investments. Be an expert at building financial models and manipulating data to better understand   the complex relationships in our business and evaluate the economic implications and trade-offs of various business actions. Recommend changes or develop frameworks that optimize for the overall health of the business, rather than any single KPI. Develop ad-hoc reports and analysis to support strategic planning as needed. Assist senior leadership around the company to identify strategic initiatives and coordinate projects to address these opportunities / risks. Strong problem-solving ability combined with impeccable business judgment and ability to communicate clearly and influence leadership teams. Organized, strategically focused, detail oriented, and able to deal with ambiguity in a constantly evolving environment.  You Should Have: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field. 5+ years of relevant professional experience in fields like business strategy / analytics,   business operations, business partnering, monetization, growth strategy, consulting, investment banking, or other analytically-intensive roles at either high-growth technology startups or well-established companies. High level of ownership of assigned tasks and independent initiative, where appropriate,   to achieve exceptional results. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to interact with various management levels. Exceptional analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills as well as strong proficiency with MS Excel. Prior experience using SQL, Adaptive Insights, and NetSuite a plus. Worried about not having any logistics experience?  Don’t be! Our mission is to make global trade easy for everyone. That’s why it’s important to bring people from diverse backgrounds and experiences together with our industry veterans to help move the global logistics industry forward. We know this industry is complex. That’s why we invest in education starting day one with Flexport Academy, a one week intensive onboarding program designed specifically to set every new Flexport employee up for success. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range displayed, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and / or training. The US base salary range for this full-time position: (exclusive of bonus, equity and benefits.) $118,000 — $135,000 USD At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global trade easy for everyone relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. That is why Flexport is committed to creating and nurturing an environment where anyone can be their authentic self. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.