Director of Analytics, Forecasting and Business Insights

Company Description
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee, whether a team member of Etsy, Reverb, or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.

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What’s the role? 

We are looking for a Director of Analytics, Forecasting and Business Insights. In this role, you will be responsible for (1) Forecasting and Business Insights, (2) SEC reporting and (3) ad hoc projects. You communicate clearly and are able to successfully juggle multiple priorities and complete assignments in a fast-paced environment. You are a fun, friendly and open-minded individual, you embody a strong team-first attitude. You are responsive and adapt quickly to change, embrace challenges and champion the advancement of financial planning tools, systems, controls and analyses. You will thrill in translating this hard work into outputs that will enhance Senior Management and Board-Level decision making and further Etsy’s mission to re-imagine commerce in ways that build a more fulfilling and lasting world.
 

This is a full-time position reporting to the Senior Director, Strategic Finance. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy. 

This role requires your presence in Etsy’s Brooklyn Office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub may be the first to be considered. Learn more about our flexible work options and vaccination policy here.

What does the day-to-day look like?

• Lead a team of two Data Analysts responsible for Forecasting and Business Insights and SEC reporting

• Forecasting and Business Insights: will own our Gross Merchandise Sales forecast and also lead investigations into business and competitor trends

• SEC Reporting: provide analytics support to our Accounting and Investor Relations teams as a part of our quarterly earnings process (SEC filings, earnings presentations, etc)

• Ad Hoc Projects: help provide support across the Finance Organization, helping to dig deeper into special projects and ad hoc requests

• Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.

The Strategic Finance Director will demonstrate: 

• 10+ years of finance experience, including experience in financial planning and business analysis and managing direct reports.

• Proficient in SQL and either R or Python. Bonus points for experience with BigQuery, GCP, and/or analytics in cloud environments

• Significant experience with forecasting, including data-driven time series modeling techniques (e.g. ARIMA, exponential smoothing, time series decomposition)

• Experience with Looker, Tableau, or other data visualization softwares

• Expert experience in financial modeling, Google docs, Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint. 

• Previous participation in the budgeting and forecasting process at a company of similar or larger size to Etsy and thrives in a continuous planning environment.

• Mastery of Microsoft Office (Excel in particular).

• Firm grasp of GAAP; strong familiarity with e-Commerce and technology

Additional Information

What's Next
If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about.

Our Promise
At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.