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Job Description
Job Description
About Barkbus
Barkbus is the nation's premier mobile dog grooming company. We are dog-loving creatives and entrepreneurs using a tech-driven startup approach to disrupt and modernize the industry. Driven by our mission to bring convenience and luxury to pet parents, we're proud to have nearly 200 vans on the road in California, Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia. We have no plans to slow down our expansion and would love for you to join us in building the next modern national pet brand!
About This Role
We are seeking an FP&A Associate to support the forecasting, fundraising, and financial analysis required to become a billion-dollar pet care brand. This role offers exposure to high-impact financial initiatives at a rapidly growing venture-backed startup, including creating the company’s operating plan, drafting equity and debt fundraising materials, and providing insights for decision-making at the executive and board levels.
You will report to the Sr. Director of Finance & Analytics and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the finance team is on the same page as the rest of the business. This role is a great opportunity for an analytical thinker who has refined their financial analysis toolkit and is seeking exposure to building a high-growth startup that can turn insights into actionable performance.
Role & Responsibilities
Financial Forecasting
Build and maintain a detailed three-statement financial model to accurately forecast business performance, analyze trends, and support strategic planning initiatives. This process will require regular partnering with the leadership team to create a budget that is aligned with department OKRs and company goals.
Equity & Debt Fundraising
Assist with the preparation of materials for a Series B funding round and debt financing for our van fleet, including financial projections, data room materials, and possible returns (ROIC, payback periods) required as part of the diligence process.
Support Barkbus’ executives to understand the implications of fundraising, including pro-forma capitalization tables and comparing the cost of capital with different funding models.
Investor Relations
Prepare monthly investor updates and quarterly board decks, ensuring they accurately present key financial metrics, business performance, and key insights to the Barkbus shareholders.
Budgeting & Variance Analysis
Lead the monthly budget variance analysis process, including identifying the drivers of gaps between actual and budgeted financial performance, recommending corrective actions, and partnering with department leads to implement.
Market Sizing & Pricing Strategy
Create a detailed assessment of the company’s addressable market based on different pricing and service offerings to inform market expansion and product development. This process will likely include surveying prospective customer surveys, referencing industry reports, and benchmarking against other pet care and services businesses.
Financial Analysis
Collaborate with internal teams to create, maintain, and deliver accurate reporting for stakeholders, including understanding unit economics across different geographies and ad-hoc analysis to support business leaders in strategic decisions.
Qualifications & Experience
Work Experience : 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, including corporate FP&A, consulting, or investment banking. Experience at a high-growth startup is a plus.
Technical Skills : Strong proficiency in financial modeling (ideally three statement forecasts) and data analysis tools (Excel or similar). Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus.
Analytical Skills : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with complex data sets and provide actionable insights.
Communication Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to both financial and non-financial stakeholders and build presentations (PowerPoint or similar) that succinctly convey the most important messages and metrics.
Attention to Detail : High level of attention to detail and accuracy, especially when preparing financial reports and presentations.
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is a plus.
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment (and a very fun
Competitive compensation and equity in a Series A company with strong growth potential.
100% remote (with a yearly corporate offsite and occasional finance team gatherings to get to know your colleagues in person).
Collaborative and innovative team culture fostered by strong teammates with experience building successful businesses
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Base Salary : $100K-$125K, based on experience.
Equity : Stock options to align incentives with Barkbus’s success.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement Savings Plan to support your future.
Pet Insurance to keep your furry friends healthy.
Monthly cell phone stipend to stay connected.
Equal Opportunity
Barkbus is an equal-opportunity employer who celebrates diversity. Come as you are.
LI-Remote
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000
