Corporate Finance Senior Lead

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 

We are looking for a Corporate Finance Senior Lead to shape Faire’s consolidated financial model, guide investment decisions, ensure operational excellence, and partner with senior leaders to drive efficient, long-term growth. 

The Corporate Finance team’s mission is to translate strategy into clear financial plans and performance insights that inform decision-making at the highest levels of the company. This team works closely with the CFO and cross-functional leadership to improve capital allocation, enforce investment discipline, and elevate the financial narrative. 

What you’ll do: 

• Lead consolidated financial planning across cross-functional teams, ensuring business priorities are tied to financial outcomes
• Deliver actionable insights that guide resource allocation and investment decisions
• Drive high-quality financial narratives for executive and board audiences, distilling complexity into clear, concise, and strategic takeaways
• Improve and automate planning infrastructure by building scalable systems, processes, and reporting frameworks
• Analyze and explain variances against plan, helping teams course-correct as needed
• Manage key company-wide deliverables, including forecasting cycles, budget updates, and monthly reporting packages 

Qualifications: 

• 6+ years of relevant experience in equity research, private equity, or venture capital, including at least 3 years of direct Corporate Finance experience
• Deep financial and business acumen, with an understanding of technology or marketplace models
• Strong analytical skills; able to break down complex problems and guide decision-making with data and logic
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver financial insights with clarity, credibility, and influence
• Effective project management skills; experienced in driving cross-functional processes with structure and urgency
• Sharp attention to detail, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to go deep when needed
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Salary Range

California & New York City: the pay range for this role is $191,500 - $263,500 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.

Effective January 2025, Faire employees will be expected to go into the office 2 days per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Additionally, hybrid in-office roles will have the flexibility to work remotely up to 4 weeks per year. Specific Workplace and Information Technology positions may require onsite attendance 5 days per week as will be indicated in the job posting. 

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 playing field: We are leveraging the power of product innovation and machine learning to connect brands and boutiques from all ov