Senior Director, Operations Finance

Role Overview

• 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