Director, Finance

WHO WE ARE: 

Quartile, the world's largest retail media optimization platform, is a trusted partner for multichannel e-commerce success. Through unmatched expertise and patented AI technology, we fuel growth for 5,300+ brands and sellers worldwide and manage an annual ad spend exceeding $2 billion. The award-winning platform covers major marketplaces and ad channels for optimal reach. The result is unprecedented granularity, smarter budgeting, and bespoke solutions for retailers. 

Quartile is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with employees stemming from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. As a business, we value the enrichment that diversity brings to our organization and are committed to a culture that creates a sense of inclusion and belonging. We welcome new perspectives and affirm that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, familial or marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 

OVERVIEW: 

We are looking for a Financial Leader to direct the company’s Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) function, reporting to the CFO.  You will interface with Quartile’s internal and external stakeholders, serving as a trusted advisor to key decision makers, and deliver clear reporting and persuasive analysis that will impact the business. You will need to be business and technology savvy, intellectually curious, passionate about data and analysis, a superb communicator, and possess a drive to continually improve the performance of the financial function and the overall business.

REQUIREMENTS: 

·       5+ years of corporate finance experience of progressively increasing responsibility. Extensive prior experience managing FP&A responsibilities at a consolidated level is essential.

·       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or another analytical discipline.  MBA preferred.

·       Experience in an enterprise software company, particularly with knowledge of SaaS-based business models and metrics, is strongly preferred.  

·       Experience in advertising tech and/or e-commerce is preferred.

·       Demonstrable business acumen and financial perspective to provide insightful counsel to senior management. Ability to use fact-driven analysis to identify value drivers, issues, and opportunities for improvement across the business.

·       A passion for data and analysis, with a desire to drive a metrics-driven culture throughout Quartile. The successful candidate should possess the ability to proactively manage and enhance our financial systems and tools.  Experience with a financial planning system (e.g. Vena, Adaptive Planning or similar) is strongly preferred.

·       Strong working knowledge of financial accounting concepts is critical.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience delivering board-level reporting and analysis. Able to concisely communicate complex issues, with an actionable focus, to external and internal audiences alike.

·       Track record of past success in managing multiple responsibilities and getting things done in the dynamic and relatively unstructured environment of a growth company.

·       Able to balance a strong detail orientation with a longer-term, strategic focus.

·       Strong interpersonal and influencing skills - proven ability to effectively drive collaborative, cross-functional initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Lead company-wide financial reporting and planning processes (budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning), ensuring relevance, accuracy, and actionable insight.

·       Partner with business functions such as Sales,