Whatnot
Senior Manager (Director), Strategic Finance
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Base pay range $245,000.00/yr – $325,000.00/yr
Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot! Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe, reinventing e‑commerce by blending community, shopping, and entertainment. We’re a remote‑co‑located team inspired by innovation and anchored in our values, with hubs in the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, and Poland, building the future of online marketplaces together.
Our live auctions cover fashion, beauty, electronics, collectibles, and even live plants, offering something for everyone.
As one of the fastest‑growing marketplaces, we’re looking for bold, forward‑thinking problem solvers across all functional areas. Explore our latest updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us in making commerce more personal.
Role Strong Business Partnership
Serve as a role model for Whatnot’s Cultural Principles.
Collaborate with Sales, CatEx, Ops, EPD, and Marketing teams to analyze performance and optimize investments.
Work with stakeholders to uncover high‑impact opportunities through quantitative analysis, industry benchmarks, and competitive research.
Drive Financial Insights & Analytics
Develop actionable recommendations through hands‑on analytics, financial modeling, and strategic insights.
Synthesize company‑wide data into a clear, contextualized view that informs high‑impact decisions.
Contribute to business planning and go‑to‑market strategy by identifying key growth and efficiency drivers.
Operational Rigor & Performance Management
Enhance operational rigor by defining KPIs, dashboards, and OKRs.
Maintain and refine business models to support forecasting and accountability.
Lead strategic and operational initiatives that drive business growth and scalability.
We offer flexibility to work from home or one of our global office hubs, valuing in‑person time for planning, problem‑solving, and connection. Team members in this role must live within commuting distance of our Los Angeles, San Francisco, or New York City hubs.
You Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We look for low ego, a growth mindset, and a willingness to take action and make high‑impact contributions.
As the next member of our BizOps and Strategic Finance family, you should have 5‑8+ years of overall professional experience, mixing professional services and startup exposure, with:
Past experience in consulting, banking, or strategic finance. Experience working with Sales, Operations, Product, and Marketing teams is a plus.
Strong strategic sense, balancing data‑driven insights with business instincts.
Superb financial modeling skills and extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative financial analysis. Strong SQL skills are a plus.
Comfort working exceptionally fast in an ambiguous environment.
Ability to operate independently, dive deep on projects, and build key cross‑functional relationships.
Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functionally, communicate with audiences, and drive change in a fluid, unstructured environment.
Excellent executive communication skills, explaining insights to diverse audiences.
Nice to Have
Experience working on a marketplace or two‑sided platform.
Passion for creator communities, existing product categories on Whatnot, and/or new verticals uniquely suited for live e‑commerce.
Experience buying and selling in online marketplaces and communities.
Benefits
Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
Work From Home Support Home office setup allowance
Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
Care benefits Monthly allowance for wellness
Annual allowance towards child care
Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
Retirement – 401(k) offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and pension plans internationally
Monthly allowance to dogfood the app All Whatnauts are expected to develop a deep understanding of our product. We’re passionate about building the best user experience, and all employees are expected to use Whatnot as both a buyer and a seller as part of their job. The dogfooding budget makes this fun and easy!
Parental Leave 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work. Company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements, which take precedence.
EOE Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences within our workforce.
Compensation Range: $245K – $325K
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Base pay range $245,000.00/yr – $325,000.00/yr
Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot! Whatnot is the largest live shopping platform in North America and Europe, reinventing e‑commerce by blending community, shopping, and entertainment. We’re a remote‑co‑located team inspired by innovation and anchored in our values, with hubs in the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, and Poland, building the future of online marketplaces together.
Our live auctions cover fashion, beauty, electronics, collectibles, and even live plants, offering something for everyone.
As one of the fastest‑growing marketplaces, we’re looking for bold, forward‑thinking problem solvers across all functional areas. Explore our latest updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us in making commerce more personal.
Role Strong Business Partnership
Serve as a role model for Whatnot’s Cultural Principles.
Collaborate with Sales, CatEx, Ops, EPD, and Marketing teams to analyze performance and optimize investments.
Work with stakeholders to uncover high‑impact opportunities through quantitative analysis, industry benchmarks, and competitive research.
Drive Financial Insights & Analytics
Develop actionable recommendations through hands‑on analytics, financial modeling, and strategic insights.
Synthesize company‑wide data into a clear, contextualized view that informs high‑impact decisions.
Contribute to business planning and go‑to‑market strategy by identifying key growth and efficiency drivers.
Operational Rigor & Performance Management
Enhance operational rigor by defining KPIs, dashboards, and OKRs.
Maintain and refine business models to support forecasting and accountability.
Lead strategic and operational initiatives that drive business growth and scalability.
We offer flexibility to work from home or one of our global office hubs, valuing in‑person time for planning, problem‑solving, and connection. Team members in this role must live within commuting distance of our Los Angeles, San Francisco, or New York City hubs.
You Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We look for low ego, a growth mindset, and a willingness to take action and make high‑impact contributions.
As the next member of our BizOps and Strategic Finance family, you should have 5‑8+ years of overall professional experience, mixing professional services and startup exposure, with:
Past experience in consulting, banking, or strategic finance. Experience working with Sales, Operations, Product, and Marketing teams is a plus.
Strong strategic sense, balancing data‑driven insights with business instincts.
Superb financial modeling skills and extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative financial analysis. Strong SQL skills are a plus.
Comfort working exceptionally fast in an ambiguous environment.
Ability to operate independently, dive deep on projects, and build key cross‑functional relationships.
Demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functionally, communicate with audiences, and drive change in a fluid, unstructured environment.
Excellent executive communication skills, explaining insights to diverse audiences.
Nice to Have
Experience working on a marketplace or two‑sided platform.
Passion for creator communities, existing product categories on Whatnot, and/or new verticals uniquely suited for live e‑commerce.
Experience buying and selling in online marketplaces and communities.
Benefits
Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
Work From Home Support Home office setup allowance
Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
Care benefits Monthly allowance for wellness
Annual allowance towards child care
Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
Retirement – 401(k) offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and pension plans internationally
Monthly allowance to dogfood the app All Whatnauts are expected to develop a deep understanding of our product. We’re passionate about building the best user experience, and all employees are expected to use Whatnot as both a buyer and a seller as part of their job. The dogfooding budget makes this fun and easy!
Parental Leave 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work. Company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements, which take precedence.
EOE Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences within our workforce.
Compensation Range: $245K – $325K
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