Full-Time

Strategic Finance Associate

Hybrid

Posted on 8/29/2024

Homebase

Homebase

1,001-5,000 employees

Workforce management software for hourly employees

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Mid

Toronto, ON, Canada

Requires in-office presence in Toronto on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Category
Corporate Finance
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • 2 - 4 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, corporate finance, or Strategic Finance at a high-growth startup
  • Excellent financial modeling and presentation skills (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, Google Slides)
  • Strong communicator who can effectively convey complex analyses to a broad set of people
  • A structured thinker who is data-driven and has a bias for action
  • Track record of success in working cross-functionally, identifying and resolving issues by oneself, and generating results
  • Fundamentally curious and relentless in understanding the “why”
  • Possesses a sense of urgency in line with our value of “No Day Wasted”
  • Ability to collaborate in the office weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Responsibilities
  • Developing and maintaining both short-term and long-term financial forecasts across our business lines
  • Conducting rigorous analyses of Homebase’s financial performance across business units and product lines and providing data-driven insights for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
  • Collaborating with Product, Sales, Marketing, and Analytics team members to drive budgeting processes, strategic decision-making, and initiative prioritization
  • Partnering with key cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., GMs, PMs, & CxOs) to surface insights and drive initiatives forward
  • Diagnosing and pinpointing areas for improvement within the organization (cost reductions, changes to stale processes/systems) as you evaluate the company’s financial health and performance
  • Preparing board materials and investor presentations that clearly and succinctly communicate the overall financial health of Homebase
  • Supporting any fundraising / M&A / corporate development initiatives as they arise

Homebase provides a digital platform that helps businesses with hourly workers manage their operations more effectively. The platform includes tools for time tracking, employee scheduling, payroll processing, and built-in messaging. The time tracking feature allows businesses to use any device as a time clock, making it easy to monitor hours, breaks, and overtime without the hassle of paperwork. The scheduling tool enables managers to create and modify work schedules online, sharing them instantly with employees. Homebase's payroll service simplifies paycheck calculations, direct deposits, and tax filings, making payroll processing straightforward for small businesses. Additionally, the messaging feature facilitates communication between managers and their teams, even when they are not on-site. Homebase primarily serves small businesses, charging for its software and services, and aims to streamline workforce management for companies that rely on hourly workers.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$183.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent $60M Series D funding boosts Homebase's growth and innovation potential.
  • Integration with AI tools can enhance predictive scheduling and labor cost optimization.
  • Expansion into Canada with new leadership strengthens Homebase's market presence.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from HR tech companies may erode Homebase's market share.
  • Economic uncertainties could impact the spending power of Homebase's small business clients.
  • Legal issues, like the Enfield fraud lawsuit, could harm Homebase's reputation.

What makes Homebase unique

  • Homebase targets hourly workers, a segment often overlooked by HR tech companies.
  • The platform offers an all-in-one solution for scheduling, payroll, and communication.
  • Homebase's mobile-first approach caters to the growing demand for mobile workforce management.

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Benefits

Stock options

Comprehensive insurance plans

401(k) with 4% company match

Remote, hybrid, and in-office work options

Top-of-the-line equipment and home office

Annual holidays and accrued PTO

Fun company activities

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