Finance Manager – Operations

Thrive Market

. Build, maintain, and improve financial models for forecasting fulfillment cost (variable cost per unit/order, labor, fixed expense) .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial modeling and analysis, with a strong focus on variable and fixed fulfillment cost management. Proficient in advanced Excel, SQL, and BI tools to derive actionable insights from complex data sets.

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Financial ModelingOperations FinanceAdvanced Excel SkillsSQL ExperienceAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingCost ManagementVariance AnalysisData AggregationKPI AnalysisLabor PlanningProcess Impact ModelingForecast AccuracyAd Hoc AnalysisOperational Modeling

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsHighly OrganizedAttention to DetailAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Tools & Technologies

Google SheetsBI ToolsERP ToolsNetSuiteAdaptiveDomoTableauAI Tools

Industry Keywords

FP&AE-CommerceRetailCPGFulfillment Center ExperienceOperations Finance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, maintain, and improve financial models for forecasting fulfillment cost (variable cost per unit/order, labor, fixed expense)
Own variable fulfillment cost management and fixed fulfillment expense, including equipment and leasing decisions
Lead the annual operating plan (AOP) for variable and fixed fulfillment with fulfillment center directors
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and variance analyses for operations and senior leadership
Perform ad hoc analysis to identify trends across variable fulfillment cost drivers and own forecast accuracy
Analyze KPIs such as units per hour (UPH), variable cost per unit, and total fixed spend
Aggregate data across multiple systems into a single reported view
Own labor planning for fulfillment centers, including hourly labor requirements, attrition, and shift structure
Model the financial impact of process changes and capex/opex tradeoffs and track initiative performance
Support month-end close with Accounting
Partner daily with fulfillment center directors and Operations leadership as their analytical resource
Contribute to strategic cost-optimization and efficiency projects, including new fulfillment center launches
Travel to one to two fulfillment centers per year
Travel to the Los Angeles, California HQ twice a year for all-company summits

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7 years in FP&A, operations finance, strategic finance, or a related analytical field, including recent experience at the senior analyst or manager level with hands-on analytics
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Fulfillment center or operations finance experience strongly preferred; e-commerce, retail, or CPG experience is a plus
Demonstrated ability to build financial and operational models from scratch, with the operational knowledge to know what a model should do
Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills and comfort with complex financial modeling
Strong analytical skills with the ability to combine large, imperfect, multi-source data sets into actionable insight
SQL experience is a strong plus; familiarity with BI tools (Domo, Tableau, etc.) is a plus
Familiarity with using AI tools such as Claude to streamline modeling and analysis, and a point of view on where they add value
Experience with ERP/planning tools (NetSuite, Adaptive, etc.) is a plus; tools are learned on the job
Excellent communication skills, including presenting and defending analysis to senior leaders
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Travel to one to two fulfillment centers per year
Employment with Thrive Market requires that employees be based in the United States and maintain this throughout employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
Competitive salary + equity
401k plan
9 Observed Holidays
Flexible Paid Time Off
Subsidized ClassPass Membership with access to fitness classes and wellness and beauty experiences
Ability to work in our beautiful office in Playa Vista
Free Thrive Market membership with exclusive employee discount
Coverage for Life Coaching & Therapy Sessions on our holistic mental health and well-being platform
Stock Options
Health & Wellness Benefits