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Strategic Finance Analyst

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1stDibs

1stDibs

201-500 employees

Online marketplace for luxury items

Consumer Software
Defense
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$72k - $78.5kAnnually

+ Equity + Incentive

Junior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • 1-2 years of experience working in an FP&A, Accounting, or Finance adjacent role, with business operations-related work a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance or another business major
  • Strong knowledge of Excel and Powerpoint
  • Keen analytical skills, with the ability and resilience to go deep into the details
  • Ability to state ideas clearly and concisely, and to be able to admit a mistake
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and multiple, changing priorities
  • Familiarity with and passion for e-commerce, marketplaces, furniture, and/or design
Responsibilities
  • Own the creation of monthly/quarterly financial performance decks and lead presentations for the Executive team
  • Work closely with the Manager of Strategic Finance to build budgets and forecasts for teams across the company
  • Support monthly check-ins with various team leaders so they can understand department-specific and overall business performance
  • Update company models with monthly actual metrics and help forecast future performance
  • Prepare materials for the Board of Directors and investors
  • Support finance team management by providing an understanding of financial metrics, both topline and expense-related, and their underlying business drivers
  • Update key performance indicator models that help us ensure we are scaling responsibly: both fueling high growth and making sound financial decisions
  • Act as a business partner to various company stakeholders to understand their needs and answer their financial questions
  • Support our bi-annual strategic planning process by helping assess the potential impact of new business opportunities

1stdibs is an online marketplace that specializes in high-end luxury items, including antique furniture, fine jewelry, vintage fashion, and art. The platform connects buyers, such as collectors and interior designers, with top sellers worldwide, offering a curated selection of unique pieces. It operates on a commission-based model, taking a percentage of each sale, and also features an auction option for sellers. The goal of 1stdibs is to be the leading destination for luxury and vintage items, serving a niche market of affluent buyers and sellers.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$353M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2000

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-16%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnerships with brands like Christian Siriano Interiors and Tory Burch enhance 1stDibs' market presence and credibility.
  • The launch of 1stDibs Auctions provides an additional revenue stream and attracts competitive bidding.
  • The appointment of Everette Taylor to the Board of Directors brings valuable expertise and leadership to the company.

What critics are saying

  • The luxury goods market is highly competitive, requiring constant innovation to maintain market share.
  • Dependence on high-value transactions makes the company vulnerable to economic downturns affecting affluent consumers.

What makes 1stDibs unique

  • 1stDibs specializes in high-end, luxury items, setting it apart from general online marketplaces.
  • The platform's commission-based model reduces overhead costs and financial risk by not holding inventory.
  • 1stDibs' reputation for quality and authenticity attracts high-value transactions and repeat customers.