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Strategic Finance Associate

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Gorgias

Gorgias

201-500 employees

AI-powered customer service for e-commerce

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Hardware
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Consumer Goods

Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Corporate Finance
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Communications
SQL
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity or high-growth technology/SAAS company in strategic finance or FP&A
  • BA/BS required, preferably in Finance/Accounting or equivalent directly related work experience required
  • Expert Excel Skills; extensive experience building P&L, LTV, and CAC Modeling and analyzing large data sets, additionally, strong understanding of US GAAP
  • Maintain efficient processes for quarterly and monthly budgeting, forecasting & performance reporting
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to take extreme ownership
  • Someone with a hands-on attitude and a strong desire to deliver and grow
  • Basic SQL knowledge or a willingness to learn basic SQL
  • Someone with the ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
Responsibilities
  • Support management to build and maintain growth models and forecasts supporting revenue / spend optimization and ad-hoc analysis.
  • You will function as a hands-on, strategic partner to the business leaders while working directly with the Head of Strategic Finance on key metrics and business recommendations.
  • Collaborate on all financial models to identify key investment opportunities and partner with business leaders to operationalize their budgets
  • Assist in planning exercises and the quarterly and annual budgeting cycles for all verticals
  • Assess key metrics across the business to craft a strategy that aligns the financial model to OKRs
  • Work closely with our data analytics team to source and structure data, ensuring we have reliable and accurate forecasts and KPIs
  • Maintain scalable financial reports and models to validate and communicate quarterly business reviews, KPIs, and monthly forecasting cycles
  • Collaborate with the Accounting team on a variety of initiatives, including but not limited to

Gorgias provides an AI-powered customer service solution tailored for Shopify stores in the e-commerce sector. Its main service automates the customer support process by sorting, prioritizing, and tagging customer inquiries, known as "tickets," as they arrive. This automation minimizes the need for manual ticket management, allowing businesses to save time and resources. Gorgias' AI can also resolve customer issues instantly, enhancing the efficiency of support operations. Additionally, the platform enables businesses to maintain detailed customer profiles, which include order history and loyalty status, allowing for personalized service. Gorgias operates on a subscription model, generating consistent revenue while helping businesses improve their customer service and reduce support workloads. The company caters to a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to large corporations, all within the competitive e-commerce landscape.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$129.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 11%

1 year growth

↑ 20%

2 year growth

↑ 43%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $29 million Series C-2 funding will enable Gorgias to expand its AI tools, potentially automating 60% of customer support tasks.
  • Gorgias' strong investor backing, including participation from Shopify, indicates robust market confidence and potential for growth.
  • The planned launch of an AI Agent built on brands' own data could revolutionize customer support by providing even more accurate and personalized responses.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in customer service automation is fierce, with major players like Zendesk posing significant challenges.
  • Reliance on Shopify stores limits market diversification, making Gorgias vulnerable to changes in the Shopify ecosystem.

What makes Gorgias unique

  • Gorgias specializes in AI-powered customer service solutions specifically for Shopify stores, unlike broader CRM platforms.
  • Their ability to provide instant resolutions, not just responses, sets them apart in the customer service automation space.
  • The comprehensive customer profiles maintained by Gorgias enable highly personalized service, enhancing customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Generous equity package

Company offsites

Latest laptop

16-week parental leave

Catered meals

4 Weeks of vacation

Retirement benefits

Fully stocked kitchen