Afresh

Senior FP&A Analyst

Indiana, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food & Beverage, Retail, Food Waste Reduction, BiotechnologyIndustries

Position Overview

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Afresh is on a mission to eliminate food waste and make fresh food accessible to all. Our first A.I.-powered solution optimizes ordering, forecasting, and store operations for fresh food departments in brick-and-mortar grocers. With our Fresh Operating System, regional and national grocery retailers have placed $1.6 billion in produce orders across the US and we've helped our partners prevent 34 million pounds of food from going to waste. Working at Afresh represents a one-of-a-kind opportunity to have massive social impact at scale by leveraging uncommonly impactful software – we hope you'll join us!

We're looking for a sharp and proactive Strategic Finance Lead to join our growing Strategy & Finance team. As a key contributor, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategy, providing critical insights to drive informed decision-making across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, mission-driven Series B startup environment. You'll work closely with various departments, gaining a deep understanding of our business and contributing directly to our success.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of progressive FP&A experience, preferably within a high-growth startup or technology company.
  • Exceptional financial modeling skills in Excel (you're a wizard with formulas and building complex, yet user-friendly models).
  • Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles and financial statements.
  • Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify key insights, and communicate findings effectively.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor your message to different audiences.
  • Experience with financial planning and reporting software; Mosaic is a plus.
  • A proactive and results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • A collaborative spirit and the ability to build strong working relationships across the organization.
  • Experience in enterprise SaaS is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and maintenance of sophisticated financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning.
  • Own the annual budgeting process and quarterly/monthly forecasting cycles, collaborating with department heads to build realistic and ambitious plans.
  • Analyze actual financial results against budgets and forecasts, explaining variances and identifying key trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) across the business, creating insightful dashboards and reports to communicate performance to stakeholders.
  • Partner closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Product, Engineering) to provide financial analysis and support strategic initiatives.
  • Prepare insightful presentations and reports for management and the executive team, summarizing financial performance and key business drivers.
  • Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and modeling to support strategic projects, such as fundraising, new product launches, and market expansion.
  • Identify and drive process improvements within the FP&A function to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in financial planning and analysis including leveraging AI to drive efficiency and impact of the function.

About Afresh

Founded in 2017, Afresh is working on the #1 solution to curb climate change: reducing food waste. By combining human insight and transformative technology, we're helping grocers provide fresher food to customers at more affordable prices. Afresh sits at an incredible intersection of positive social impact, rocket ship financial growth, and cutting-edge technology. Our best-in-class solution helps grocers reduce food waste, increase sales, and improve customer satisfaction.

Skills

Financial Modeling
Forecasting
Budgeting
Long-Range Planning
Variance Analysis
KPI Development
Dashboard Creation
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Strategic Financial Analysis

Afresh

AI solutions for fresh food inventory management

About Afresh

Afresh Technologies provides solutions for grocery retailers to improve their inventory management in the fresh food supply chain. Their platform uses machine learning algorithms to help retailers reduce food waste and increase profitability by optimizing how they manage their stock. Retailers subscribe to Afresh's service, gaining access to its features and potentially additional services like data analytics and consulting. What sets Afresh apart from competitors is its specific focus on the fresh food sector and its commitment to helping retailers meet consumer demand while minimizing waste. The company's goal is to enhance the efficiency of fresh food management in retail.

33 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USAHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$147.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans
Competitive compensation
Generous parental leave
Equity packages
401(k) matching
Flexible vacation policy
Monthly grocery stipend
Professional development program

Risks

Tech giants entering AI supply chain space threaten Afresh's market share.
AI advancements may render Afresh's platform obsolete if not updated.
Data privacy regulations could hinder Afresh's data collection and usage.

Differentiation

Afresh uses AI to optimize fresh produce inventory management for retailers.
The platform minimizes waste and maximizes freshness through advanced machine learning.
Afresh offers a subscription model, providing continuous access to its AI-driven solutions.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI in supply chain boosts Afresh's market potential.
Retailers seek sustainable solutions, aligning with Afresh's waste-reduction mission.
Omnichannel retailing increases need for sophisticated inventory systems like Afresh's.

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