Hybrid Finance & Strategy Manager

at Alabaster Co

• Job title: Finance & Strategy Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Los Angeles, United States

About the role

• Finance & Strategy Manager at Alabaster driving financial planning and analysis for a growing e-commerce company. Responsible for managing financial operations and reporting to leadership and investors.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain dynamic financial models for revenue, expenses, cash flow, and margin forecasting.
• Develop budgets and scenario plans that guide leadership decisions and company strategy.
• Translate financial insights into clear, actionable recommendations for non-finance leaders.
• Partner with department heads to set quarterly budgets, KPIs, and operating targets.
• Establish accountability cadences and ensure visibility across teams.
• Drive a performance culture through clear financial reporting and feedback loops.
• Deliver timely, accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Present company performance, forecasts, and key metrics to leadership, investors, and stakeholders.
• Prepare quarterly financial presentations, investor updates, and compliance deliverables.
• Manage internal and external accounting resources (bookkeepers, CPAs, auditors).
• Oversee month-end close, tax filings (US, Canada, AU), and ensure compliance with GAAP and statutory regulations.
• Maintain strong internal controls, policies, and documentation.
• Lead cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Align inventory, purchasing, and sales forecasts to optimize liquidity and minimize risk.
• Partner with Operations to improve demand planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Implement scalable financial systems and reporting rhythms (e.g., NetSuite, BI dashboards).
• Manage key financial relationships (banks, lenders, external partners).
• Support special projects such as ERP integrations, new channel launches, or operational process improvements.

Requirements

• 5–10+ years of finance leadership experience (FP&A, budgeting, forecasting) at a high-growth DTC, CPG, or eCommerce company.
• Proven track record of owning the full finance function, from forecasting to compliance to investor communication.
• Strong background in demand planning and inventory management for product-based businesses.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Experience setting and managing departmental budgets tied to company goals.
• Clear, confident communicator who can make complex numbers understandable.
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, accounting software (e.g., NetSuite), and BI/reporting tools.
• Experience presenting to investors or boards (nice-to-have).
• Exposure to both DTC and wholesale/retail business models (nice-to-have).
• Familiarity with eCommerce analytics platforms and ERP systems (nice-to-have).

Benefits

• Exceptional health coverage (medical, dental, vision) with 99% of premiums covered by us.
• A 401(k) plan with a 3% salary contribution from us, enroll after six months.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Enjoy various stipends for work and wellness, and a generous 85% discount on company products.
• A collaborative, mission-driven, and growth-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to directly impact the financial strategy of a rapidly growing e-commerce company.