The RealReal

Senior Director, Operations Finance

The RealReal

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Francisco • Arizona • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $190,000 - $230,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Act as a strategic thought partner to the SVP, Operations and leadership team collaborating to develop a financial operating plan to meet the needs of The RealReal’s dynamic, high-growth marketplace
  • Provide insightful financial analysis, including scenario modeling, business case development, capital expense ROI, and various variance analysis to support strategic decisions.
  • Prepare and present financial reporting to Operations leadership, their teams, and other key stakeholders; ensuring transparency and accuracy in analysis anchoring on operational KPIs and unit economics results and trends.
  • Partner with the Operations Leadership team to build robust strategic and financial models quantifying the return on capital investments in facilities and automation; monitor these initiatives from initiation to completion
  • Lead the development of the Operations annual budget and ongoing forecasts, providing accurate, clear, and timely financial information; clearly articulating risks and opportunities
  • Support the Operations team with operating and planning forecasts for Packaging, Transportation, Supplies, Returns and other similar business operating metrics
  • Serve as a critical member of the extended finance leadership team, collaborating with FP&A, Growth Finance and Analytics to provide comprehensive financial support on operational decisions
  • Lead and/or participate in efforts to improve the financial planning processes, systems, and tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Lead and develop a team of 2-3 financial analysts supporting Operations

Requirements

  • 12+ years of progressive Finance experience working directly with executives and leading teams.
  • Proven experience in budget development and management, financial modeling, forecasting, strategic planning, and working effectively with cross-functional partners.
  • Strong Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace skills; experience with automation in Excel and/or Google Sheets preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial concepts for non-financial business partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions and work with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.
  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and a desire to make a meaningful impact.
Benefits
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 401K with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO)* and 10 Paid Company Holidays
  • * Unlimited DTO with Manager approval
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisscenario modelingbusiness case developmentcapital expense ROIvariance analysisbudget developmentfinancial modelingforecastingstrategic planningoperational KPIs
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationleadershipteam developmentself-motivationwork ethicadaptabilityanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingstakeholder management