The Finance Manager will establish internal finance processes, manage budgeting, forecasting, and support strategic business initiatives through financial analysis and modeling.
About Max Retail:
Max Retail empowers independent retailers and brands to reach hundreds of millions of consumers through technology that makes multichannel selling as easy as "click, click, sold." The platform connects sellers to leading online marketplaces, automating listings, pricing, and fulfillment. By helping businesses move inventory faster and more profitably, Max Retail fuels a more circular, sustainable retail economy.
What You'll Do:
As our first finance hire beyond the CFO, you will play a foundational role in building the internal finance function. You'll help establish scalable financial processes, partner cross-functionally to support growth initiatives, and provide critical insights that enable data-driven decisions across the company. This is a high-impact role with visibility into all areas of the business.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
- Own and evolve the company-wide operating model to support strategic decision-making and long-term planning
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting and forecasting processes
- Build and maintain cash flow and scenario models across B2B and D2C revenue streams
- Analyze unit economics, CAC, LTV, margin trends, and channel performance to inform strategic decisions
Operational Finance & Accounting
- Support the month-end close process in partnership with outsourced accountants
- Manage vendor payment approvals, expense tracking, and revenue recognition processes
- Assist with audit readiness and financial compliance
Strategic Finance & Growth Enablement
- Partner with sales, marketing, and ops to forecast demand, optimize pricing, and evaluate GTM strategies
- Provide financial inputs into product launches, customer acquisition plans, and inventory planning
- Help prepare materials for board meetings, investor updates, and fundraising activities
Systems & Reporting
- Drive the implementation of tools and workflows for accurate, timely financial reporting
- Develop dashboards and reporting packages for key company and department-level KPIs
Who You Are:
- 4–6+ years of progressive finance experience in startups, FP&A, investment banking, or consulting
- Strong financial modeling and Excel/Google Sheets skills
- Experience with both B2B and D2C business models preferred
- Familiarity with SaaS or consumer product KPIs and reporting frameworks
- Operationally minded, highly analytical, and comfortable with ambiguity
- Self-starter with strong ownership mindset and bias for execution
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