Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Finance, Faire
$260-357.5k
+ Equity.
Travel as much as quarterly
Online wholesale marketplace
Job no longer available
Online wholesale marketplace
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$260-357.5k
+ Equity.
Travel as much as quarterly
1001+ employees
Company mission
To empower entrepreneurs around the world to chase their dreams.
Role
Who you are
- 10+ years of relevant experience in Corporate or Strategic Finance, equity research, private equity/VC and/or Investor Relations
- Strong business acumen with understanding of technology or marketplace business models
- First-class financial analytical capabilities
- Excellent communication skills – able to synthesize data and metrics to tell a compelling story, tailor content to different audiences, strong writing and presentation skills
- A get things done mindset - You are resourceful and not afraid to roll up your sleeves when necessary to move forward tactically
- Strong project management skills - can structure and manage complex cross-functional projects and meet tight deadlines.
- Management - experience growing and leading a team
- Financial & accounting acumen - Broad understanding of the capital markets and ability to interpret trends. Knowledge of accounting concepts and SEC disclosure requirements
- Sharp attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other relevant field
- Willingness and ability to travel as much as quarterly
What the job involves
- We are looking for an experienced and versatile leader that can drive two critical finance functions at Faire: Corporate Finance and Investor Relations
- The mission of the Corporate Finance team is to maximize Faire’s long-term value by translating business strategy into well-defined financial plans, reporting and analysis that support business execution and decision-making
- This team will closely partner with the CFO and senior leadership cross-functionally on core financial budgeting, planning and forecasting processes to ultimately track and improve our capital allocation efficiency
- Investor Relations is focused on increasing shareholder value through effective communication of Faire’s strategy, financial results and operations to the financial community
- Additionally, IR acts as a partner and adviser to the senior leadership team, driving better understanding of Faire’s positioning and emerging trends for our leadership team by analyzing financial research/information about Faire, its peers and the industry
- Lead core financial and planning processes at the corporate and functional levels, including budgeting, planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance tracking & analysis. Overseeing and ensuring compliance with all FP&A-related SOX controls
- Partner closely with finance teams (Strategic Finance, Accounting, Finance Systems) to execute our reporting and planning processes
- Deliver high quality financial performance reporting, including headcount, revenue, operating expenses, cash flow, and analysis of actual to expected performance
- Partnering with departmental leaders for our corporate functions (people, legal, finance, engineering) to manage functional budgets, conduct financial reviews. Support leaders with insights for operational improvement and/or business decision support
- Support the CFO directly in all communications with the board, leadership team, investors, and other stakeholders, preparing materials, conducting analysis, and helping shape our narrative
- Develop implement IR strategy that is public company ready, prioritizes clear and effective communications, and sets up clear, structured processes
- Market analysis: assess Faire, its peers, and the industry as well as buy/sell-side trends to help keep management aware of the markets and investor views
- Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for investors, analysts, and other stakeholders, ensuring transparent and timely communication.Develop and maintain the company’s investor relations website
- Management: Lead and develop an engaged, high-performance team
Application process
- Applications for this position will be accepted for a minimum of 30 days from the posting date
Our take
Faire is a company that helps retailers find and buy wholesale merchandise for their stores, pairing independent brands with retailers. The company connects two million retailers globally to tens of thousands of brands across the globe.
In addition to a large catalog, the company attracts smaller retailers by offering net 60-day terms and free returns to boost confident buying at unpredictable times. Faire has seen impressive growth, reporting 300% year-on-year volume growth and a valuation of over $12.6B following its most recent tranche of funding from Shopify.
This investment is funding its continuing expansion into European and Australian markets, while accelerating product development, focusing on its OS for wholesale. It is also hiring talent globally as it takes aim at becoming a kind of Amazon for local and indie brands that want to sell globally.
Steph
Company Specialist
Insights
Some candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
109% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Employee endorsements
Opportunities to learn
"I joined Faire over a month ago and the onboarding has been very comprehensive including some additional material that has been extremely helpful..."
Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)
May 2022
$416m
SERIES G
Nov 2021
$400m
SERIES G
Total funding: $1.5bn
Company benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare
- All of our offices have been designed with local in mind—from our architects to our coffee blends
- Paid vacation time, holidays, and company-wide “Faire Fundays.”
- Including a monthly credit toward your wellness-related programs
- Generous parental and family leave, as well as fertility support benefits
- Including free access to Modern Health therapists and resources
- Optional morning meditation, plus a free Headspace membership
- Faire will match up to US$250 of your charitable donations, every year
- For personal and professional development, as well as unlimited access to training courses through LinkedIn Learning
- Whether you want to grow as a leader, hone your craft, or explore a new discipline, our career framework allows space for you to explore
Company values
- We serve our community
- We seek the truth
- We’re all owners
- We embrace the adventure
- We’re kind
Articles
Leadership
Max Rhodes
(CEO)Was previously an Advisor at Blunt Umbrellas and Director of Consumer Product at Square.
Daniele Perito
(Advisor)Former Director of Security and Risk Engineering at Square, prior to co-founding Faire.
Marcelo Cortes
(CTO)Previously a Senior Software Engineer at Google. Before that, co-founded FreePoint Inc.
Jeff Kolovson
(COO)Was Operations Lead at Square. Before that was a Business Analust for McKinsey and Co.
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Diversity & Inclusion at Faire
Clarence Sanon (Engagement and Inclusion Manager)
- We have internal structures and mechanisms that acknowledge and counteract organizational bias while ensuring equitable opportunity across the organization.
- Our teams are balanced across demographic backgrounds and identities, ensuring equity at all levels of the organization and ensuring a region-specific nuance
- Faire Femmes: Our mission is to build a space that is inclusive, safe, and empowering for those who identify as women to succeed
- HUE: Our mission is to create a safe space where folks of colour can feel comfortable being themselves and talk to folks who get it. We want HUE members to feel confident expressing themselves, their culture, and their heritage
- Flaire: Our mission is to empower all Faire employees to express their whole selves at work, and to make Faire an inclusive environment for all members of the LGBTQ+ community
- Fairents: Our mission is to cultivate Faire into a company where working parents can thrive in their professional ambitions, maximize their impact supporting Faire business goals, and be successful in their pursuit of rewarding & fulfilling journeys as parents
- We have employee resource groups (ERGs) and a cross-functional Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Council (DEIB) at Faire. The DEIB Council works in collaboration with other functions to ensure integration and consideration of DEIB in policies, programs, products, and processes
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