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Yourgi Pet · 1 day ago

Director of Strategic Finance

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$135K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

Yourgi Pet is an innovative app-based two-sided marketplace connecting pet owners with verified pet care providers. The Director of Strategic Finance will lead the financial strategy and operations, partnering with leadership to drive growth and provide strategic insights in the dynamic pet care industry.

AppsPetVeterinary

Hiring Manager

Ridhi Kaul

Responsibilities

Build and maintain sophisticated financial models tailored to a two-sided marketplace, including forecasting revenue streams (e.g., transaction fees, subscriptions, rewards programs), unit economics, and scenario planning for growth in the pet care sector

Partner closely with the Yourgi President and leadership team to provide strategic financial insights, support fundraising efforts, and drive long-range planning and budgeting

Lead financial reporting, including preparation of executive-level materials, board presentations (as needed), and analysis of key marketplace metrics (e.g., GMV, take rates, user acquisition costs, retention)

Oversee balance sheet and cash flow forecasting to ensure liquidity, capital efficiency, and support for app development and scaling initiatives

Manage the finance rhythm of business for Yourgi, including monthly/quarterly reviews, variance analysis, and alignment with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, marketing)

Support month-end and quarter-end close processes with detailed analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance in a tech/SaaS environment

Drive process improvements in financial systems, tools, and reporting to enhance efficiency, scalability, and data-driven decision-making

Monitor and optimize operating expenses, with a focus on tech investments (e.g., AI features, platform enhancements) and marketplace dynamics

Provide thought leadership on financial strategies for tech innovation, including AI applications in pet care personalization and SaaS revenue optimization

Collaborate with the Group Finance team on consolidated reporting and mentor junior finance staff as the business grows

Qualification

Financial modelingSaaS experienceAI technologiesForecastingVariance analysisMarketplace metricsFinancial tools proficiencyPresentation skillsCommunication skillsStrategic mindset

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred

10+ years of progressive experience in finance roles, with significant time in tech companies (e.g., app development, marketplaces, or digital platforms)

Proven track record in strategic finance or FP&A at high-growth tech startups or scale-ups; SaaS experience is strongly preferred

Expert-level financial modeling, forecasting (including balance sheet and cash flow), and variance analysis in dynamic tech environments

Strong understanding of SaaS and marketplace metrics (e.g., ARR, CAC, LTV, churn, network effects)

Excellent presentation and communication skills, with experience preparing materials for executive leadership and stakeholders

Proficiency in financial tools/systems (e.g., Excel, NetSuite, Adaptive Insights); knowledge of SQL, data analytics tools, or BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Looker) is a plus

Strategic mindset with the ability to partner cross-functionally in a fast-paced, innovative setting