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Full-Time

Finance & Strategy Manager

Consumer & Transportation

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Hopper

Hopper

1,001-5,000 employees

Predicts travel prices for savings

Data & Analytics
Fintech

Compensation Overview

$100k - $160kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Remote in Canada

Category
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
SQL
Business Strategy
Requirements
  • A degree in Business, Strategy, Finance, Math, Statistics, Economics, or other quantitative discipline
  • 5-7+ years of experience in a top tier tech company; the addition of prior experiences in investment banking will be considered a plus
  • Experience working in FP&A or strategic finance
  • Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with strong modeling experience
  • Very comfortable working in SQL, expertise is a plus
  • Microsoft Office/Google Suite proficiency
Responsibilities
  • Help business leaders make better strategic decisions by enabling them through data and deep understanding of financial trade-offs, across both our B2B and B2C product organizations
  • Create, update and maintain financial models, budgets and forecasts
  • Give weekly brief on company performance, assessing growth and addressing problem areas
  • Prepare internal reports for business leaders to support decision making
  • Build out business reporting metrics and dashboards, including ownership of pipeline reporting through SQL
  • Perform analysis of financial and operational drivers to craft our short and long term strategic plan
  • Work on finance related optimization initiatives
  • Collaborate with multiple areas of the business to accurately reflect recent trends in all modelling and financial reporting
  • Automate reporting and build insights using SQL / Big Query

Hopper helps travelers save money on flights, hotels, and car rentals by using big data and advanced algorithms to predict future price changes. The platform analyzes billions of prices daily and advises users on the best times to book their travel, potentially saving them up to 40%. Users can access Hopper's services through a mobile app and website, where they can make bookings and utilize additional features through a subscription service. Unlike many competitors, Hopper focuses on providing personalized price predictions and cost-saving advice, making it particularly appealing to individual travelers. The company's goal is to make travel more affordable and accessible while fostering a supportive work environment for its employees.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$745.7M

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

2007

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-19%

2 year growth

-13%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with major companies like Lotte Card and Flair Airlines enhance Hopper's market reach and service offerings.
  • The company's commitment to employee growth and inclusive work environment fosters a supportive and dynamic workplace.
  • Hopper's innovative use of data analytics and AI provides employees with opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology.

What critics are saying

  • Recent layoffs indicate potential financial instability or strategic pivots that could affect job security.
  • The competitive travel tech market requires constant innovation, which can be both a challenge and a pressure for employees.

What makes Hopper unique

  • Hopper leverages big data and advanced algorithms to predict future travel prices, offering significant savings to users, unlike traditional travel booking platforms.
  • The company's dual focus on travel and fintech allows it to offer unique financial products like price freeze and disruption guarantees, setting it apart from competitors.
  • Hopper's global presence and remote work opportunities make it an attractive employer in the travel tech industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

WeWork All Access Pass OR Work-from-home stipend

Open communication with management

Small, dynamic teams = massive impact

Medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance plans

401k