ABOUT

PBP‘s vision is to connect the world to a new creative economy – powered by people.

With team members located across the world, PBP connects all the dots for independent makers and retailers. Our curated, B2B digital wholesale marketplace partners with diverse makers from more than 50 countries who focus on small-batch production of responsibly made goods. Our innovative tech and financial solutions enable independent brands to easily upload and manufacture their wares, while allowing retail buyers to seamlessly and confidently purchase them.


VP OF FINANCE

People (PBP) is looking for an exceptional VP of Finance! In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead and shape the financial strategy of a rapidly growing B2B global marketplace company. You will spearhead and drive finance effectiveness and establish measurable processes to improve international business efficiency while determining growth goals across the organization.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with other members of the senior leadership team to execute the current corporate strategic plan, and develop future plans
• Serve as the key finance advisor to the CEO – acting as the strategic finance lead on company growth, corporate strategy and the day-to-day financial management of the organization
• Guide leadership through forecasting and planning cycles while improving budgeting and reporting processes
• Operate with significant autonomy and independence, showing high judgment in decisions that have financial, business, operational, or customer implications
• Analyze and interpret the impact of various funding strategies while working in the context of broader corporate goals
• Supervise and provide input on structuring, legal negotiation, and documentation with funding counter-parties alongside senior stakeholders in the business
• Maintain a deep understanding of the company's financial position, proactively identifying and communicating key revenue & cost drivers, opportunities for near- and long-term cost optimization, and areas for risk mitigation
• Collaborate with leadership to set financial KPI targets, both at the company and departmental levels; track and communicate performance against those targets on an ongoing basis

People Manager Success:

• Create and share a vision and plan for your department or project
• Submit quarterly planning documents on time and supported by analysis
• Utilize communication tools regularly
• Commit to regular one on ones with your team members to ensure their professional growth
• Timely raise performance issues or blockers that are holding back your team and suggest solutions
• Drive multiple strategic projects from planning through implementation, with documentation to support plans and decision making

ABOUT YOU 

• 10+ years in diversified leadership roles, driving and implementing financial systems
• 5+ years of direct, hands-on experience in eCommerce, FinanceTech and/or SaaS industry
• Masters degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Proven experience developing and executing business strategy
• History of decision-making based on business metrics
• Ability to take initiative and ownership in a constantly-changing startup environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills; skilled at working with and managing remote teams
• Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders, with a proven track record of leadership and driving results
• Can-do attitude – PBP is a lean team and responsibilities may fall outside of this exact job description

Working Hours as a Global Citizen at PBP!
We’re a global company with team members in Canada, Kenya, India, USA, Türkiye, Mexico, UK, and Colombia. You will be working with teams across multiple time zones so we expect you to work within your standard time zone working hours, but be available from time to time for team meetings that may fall outside of your regular working hours.