Finance & Strategy Associate

Lola Blankets

. Own the financial model for Lola's Commercial (wholesale, retail) and International businesses, keeping forecasts current with account-level data .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting, with a strong ability to analyze data and communicate insights effectively. Proficient in managing cross-functional partnerships and driving financial performance in fast-paced environments.

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Financial ModelingBudgeting And ForecastingAdvanced Excel SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationVariance Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisAccounting FundamentalsDriver-Based ModelsCash Flow ForecastingProfitability ReportingInventory PlanningFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingAttention To DetailCommunicationOwnershipTime Management

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointSQLBI ToolsSnowflakeLookerLightdashAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Investment BankingPrivate EquityCorporate FinanceECommerceCPGRetailDirect-To-ConsumerFinancial StatementsTrade SpendGross Margin

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the financial model for Lola's Commercial (wholesale, retail) and International businesses, keeping forecasts current with account-level data
Lead the monthly actuals process, update models, perform variance analysis, and resolve issues with Accounting
Build and maintain channel- and account-level profitability reporting, including gross margin, trade spend, chargebacks, deductions, and contribution margin
Partner cross-functionally to set, track, and manage budgets, flagging overages and reallocation opportunities
Support company models, including the core company model and Long Range Plan
Translate analysis into polished presentations for Finance, Leadership, and credit facility partners
Build business cases for new channel, retail partner, geographic, and product opportunities
Evaluate new and renewing partner agreement economics to inform negotiations
Track post-launch performance and recommend whether to scale, adjust, or exit
Identify growth and cost-saving opportunities across Commercial and International businesses
Support cash flow and working capital forecasting
Improve the 13-week cash flow forecast
Monitor Commercial receivables, customer payment terms, and deductions, partnering with Accounting on collections and disputes
Partner with Inventory Planning on inventory projections and their impact on purchasing, margin, and cash flow
Report to the Finance Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or consulting, and/or corporate finance at an eCommerce, CPG, retail, or direct-to-consumer brand
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, including building driver-based models from scratch and turning analysis into clear, executive-ready slides
Hands-on experience with financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting, and FP&A processes
Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and how the three financial statements connect
Ability to communicate insights clearly and turn analysis into concrete recommendations for business stakeholders
Experience partnering with cross-functional teams and using financial analysis to influence decisions
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down ambiguous business questions into a structured approach
High attention to detail and ownership of accuracy, with comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Preferred: Financial modeling experience on the wholesale and retail side of a business
Preferred: Exposure to inventory planning and its impact on cash flow and working capital
Preferred: Experience with SQL or BI tools (e.g., Snowflake, Looker, Lightdash)
Preferred: Comfort using AI tools to automate reporting and speed up analysis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary and annual bonus based on company and individual performance
21 days paid vacation + all federal holidays
Full health benefits (health, dental, vision, mental)
16 weeks paid birth parent leave; 8 weeks non-birth parent leave
55% off Lola Blankets for friends and family
Opportunities for career growth within Lola Blankets