Corporate Finance Senior Associate

About Faire

Faire is an online wholesale marketplace built on the belief that the future is local — independent retailers around the globe are doing more revenue than Walmart and Amazon combined, but individually, they are small compared to these massive entities. At Faire, we're using the power of tech, data, and machine learning to connect this thriving community of entrepreneurs across the globe. Picture your favorite boutique in town — we help them discover the best products from around the world to sell in their stores. With the right tools and insights, we believe that we can level the playing field so that small businesses everywhere can compete with these big box and e-commerce giants.

By supporting the growth of independent businesses, Faire is driving positive economic impact in local communities, globally. We’re looking for smart, resourceful and passionate people to join us as we power the shop local movement. If you believe in community, come join ours.

About This Role 

Faire is looking for a Corporate Finance Senior Associate to support financial planning, forecasting, and analysis in an increasingly complex business environment. This role will ensure that key internal and external partners—ranging from senior executives to investors—have the insights and reporting needed to drive strategic and capital allocation decisions. 

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. You will work cross-functionally with senior leaders across our corporate foundation teams (Engineering, People, Finance, and Legal) to improve financial visibility, optimize reporting processes, and enhance our planning capabilities. The ideal candidate is a proactive, analytical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex financial problems. 

What You’ll Do 

• Own financial planning & analysis for corporate foundation teams, ensuring accurate and timely forecasting and reporting. 
• Provide key insights to senior leadership, supporting corporate objectives and strategic initiatives. 
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders, including the leadership team, board of directors, investors, and lenders. ● Improve forecasting accuracy and efficiency by identifying and implementing process enhancements. 
• Support system enhancements, including the selection, design, and implementation of financial planning and reporting tools. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial discipline and alignment across departments. 

Qualifications 

• 4+ years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or similar position with emphasis on financial analysis, financial modeling and forecasting 
• Experience with financial planning tools (e.g., Pigment, Netsuite, or SQL proficiency a plus). 
• Highly analytical and data-driven, with a strong ability to define KPIs and measure performance. 
• Proven ability to partner with cross-functional leaders, influencing without direct authority. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills—can distill complex financial concepts into simple, actionable recommendations.
• Self-starter with a growth mindset—comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Salary Range

California: the pay range for this role is $125,500 - $172,500 per year.

This role will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands, and primary work location. The base pay range provided is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule - Faire employees will be expected to go into the office 2 days per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, effective the week of January 13, 2025. Additionally, in-office roles will have the flexibility to work remotely up to 4 weeks per year.

Applications for this position will be accepted for a minimum of 30 days from the posting date.

Why you’ll love working at Faire

• We are entrepreneurs: Faire is being built for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. We believe entrepreneurship is a calling and our mission is to empower entrepreneurs to chase their dreams. Every member of our team is taking part in the founding process.
• We are using technology and data to level the pl