US Director, FP&A

About us

We are Zip, a global Buy Now, Pay Later company providing fair and seamless solutions that simplify how millions of people pay. Our journey began in Australia, has taken us to multiple countries - and we’re just getting started.

We exist to create a world where people can live fearlessly today, knowing they’re in control of tomorrow. Focused on product innovation that puts people at the center, we put the financial well-being of our customers and merchant partners at the heart of everything that we do.

We’re proud to be a values-led business. They guide us in everything we do - how we work together and create game-changing experiences for our customers and fellow Zipsters.

 

About the role

As we continue to scale, execute on our strategy and deliver exceptional experiences to our consumers, merchants and partners the demands and opportunities for our finance functions are becoming more critical and complex and we have a great opportunity to enhance our finance team strategy and financial infrastructure to continue to support our global business to excel.

As such we have a truly unique opportunity to be a leader in our Finance function with responsibilities in Financial Planning & Analysis and success in this role will be key to us achieving our mission of being the first payment choice, everywhere and every day. This role will require not only transformational financial leadership, honed executive partnering skills but also a highly capable people leader who can develop and inspire world class talent and strengthen our capabilities to drive results, process improvements and our future financial systems roadmap.

Reporting into our CFO US , you will partner with the US Finance team, the US Senior Leadership Team and their functions, to provide high quality, proactive and commercially insightful analysis and solutions accompanied by best practice governance and performance metrics to ensure the business tracks and clearly reports financial and commercial objectives. This role is a hybrid position based in the U.S. for employees in our Manhattan, New York office, requiring on-site work 3 to 4 days per week.

In this role you will:

• You will partner closely with our US CFO and the US Finance Management Team 
• You will interact directly with US executive team and the CEO for the US
• You will be craving immersion in a disrupting, fast paced, and dynamic environment with endless possibilities for development, growth and success
• You will be seeking a values and purpose led culture with high levels of autonomy and ownership

Key Areas of Leadership and Impact:

• Executive reporting which is impactful, dynamic and timely
• Managing internal controls and Governance associated with the role
• Budgeting and planning
• Monthly forecast after functional business partner meetings, maintained real time for current TTV forecast / business update items
• Develop and report on key metrics tied to the financial and strategic objectives of financial mgmt / accounting
• Visible uplift in look, speed and quality of reporting, along with appropriate insights and recommended actions
• Ensure operating effectiveness of profitability management and measurement processes, including unit costs, customer lifetime value, customer acquisition costs, merchant profitability and expense control
• Drive business case development for new products/investments/initiatives
• Develop new deal approval approach along with proposed pricing guidelines, rates
• Benchmarking cost base vs industry standard
• Ensure alignment between individual monthly functional forecasts and Zip US forecast, and clearly document risks & opportunities with accompanying actions
• Develop relationships with key finance & other cross-functional stakeholders, present as a challenging business partner
• Financial modelling, budgeting and forecasting to support our longer-term planning and decision making processes inc. forecasting & funding
• Working on corporate projects and initiatives that impact the entire organization
• Mentoring, developing, and supporting your team ensuring their growth & development
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams

About you

• Qualified Finance professional with 10+ years’ experience in senior finance roles - including partnering with Group executive level stakeholders. 
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and able to pivot and adapt with a sense of urgency
• Proven ability to lead & develop a high performing team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with various management levels, including global executives
• High accountability mindset, low ego, team player, the best answer always wins. Our values in your DNA: Customer First, Own It, Stronger Together and Change the Game
• A clear thinker with demonstrated ability to highlight issues clearly and succinctly
• Executive and Board reporting & presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to improve internal control processes including financial systems
• Experience in Financial Services / Payments ideal (preference but not critical)

What you’ll get in return

Zip is a place where you’ll get out what you put in. The newness of our sector means we need to move at pace and embrace change, and our promise to you when you join the team is that you’ll feel empowered and trusted to make big things happen quickly. 

We want you to feel welcome and as though you have the support to be yourself, and care for yourself at work. Because it’s important to us that you make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, and be surrounded by smart, friendly people and leaders that have your back.

We think these are just some of the best things about being a Zipster. 

We will also offer you:

• Flexible working culture
• Incentive programs
• 20 days PTO every year
• Generous paid parental leave
• Leading family support policies
• 100% employer covered insurance
• Beautiful Midtown office with a casual dress code
• Learning and wellness subscription stipend
• Company-sponsored 401k match

Zip is committed to a straightforward and transparent pay structure. The actual base salary will be determined by various individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, location, internal equity, as well as other objective business considerations.

The annual base Pay Range for this position is $193,000 - $240,000 USD. This range reflects our *Premium Location band (US2). Different bands may apply based on our tiered premium strategy if residence is outside of the New York Metro - Tri-State area.

Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. 

If hired, employees will be in an 'at-will position' and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

 

Be a part of a team that reflects the diversity of our customers

We pride ourselves on being a workplace that provides equal opportunities to people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, veteran status, and everything else that makes you unique.

Equally, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive. Please let us know If there are any adjustments that need to be made to ensure you have a fair and equitable experience. 

Zip participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program

 

And finally…get to know us

Zip is a global ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ company that gives our millions of customers simpler and fairer ways to pay. 

We are proud to be a global business built around our US and ANZ core markets working with merchant partners including Amazon, Best Buy, eBay and Uber. United by our mission, purpose and values - Customer First, Own It, Stronger Together & Change The Game - we are the next generation of payments, helping people across the globe to fearlessly take control of their financial future.

We are Zip, and we are just getting started.