Senior Finance Analyst

About the Role:

Little Spoon was founded on the belief that today’s parents are different – equal parts more time-strapped and more food-savvy than ever. We set out to disrupt a century-old category with products and an experience that deliver on what the modern parent deserves. And we’re at a very exciting growth stage— we’re the #1 DTC baby and kids food brand in the US, and recently made a big foray into retail (nationwide at Target)!

As a Senior Finance Analyst at Little Spoon, you will play a critical role in overseeing, driving, and optimizing our financial operations. You will work closely with cross‑functional leaders to support financial planning, budgeting, and analysis, ensuring the company’s financial health and supporting strategic decision‑making. This role requires a detail‑oriented professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial insights effectively.

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets. Analyze financial performance and variances, providing actionable insights to support strategic planning.
• Budget Management: Support the budgeting process, including the preparation of detailed, bottoms‑up annual budgets and monthly forecasts. Conduct monthly budget vs. actuals meetings with cross‑functional partners to monitor OPEX & COGS performance against budgets.
• Financial Modeling and Reporting: Assist in driving month‑end close and reporting processes, partnering closely with accounting to ensure the accuracy of financials and providing insights/commentary on company results relative to plan/forecast. Extract and analyze company‑wide financial statements, ensuring all relevant reporting models and templates are accurate and up to date.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with cross‑functional teams (Operations, Marketing, Product, etc.) to assess the financial impacts of key initiatives, optimize resource allocation, and evaluate new business opportunities.
• Process Improvement & Automation: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial operations, reduce inefficiencies, and drive operational excellence. Automate routine financial tasks and reporting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Financial Systems: Support the implementation of an ERP system and ensure that all financial reporting is updated and automated.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, or management consulting. Experience with in a consumer goods business or high‑growth startup is a plus.
• Advanced skills in Excel and Google Sheets, including complex formulas and financial modeling.
• Curiosity and comfort experimenting with modern AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) to enhance financial modeling, automate analysis, and improve reporting efficiency.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new systems and tools.
• Team player mentality, with a “no task is too small” attitude and proactive communication to ensure team alignment.
• Experience with subscription startups is a plus – namely in food.

At Little Spoon, we believe taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our customers.

Here’s what you can expect when you join the Spooniverse:

🥄 Equity
Every Spooner shares in our success. All full‑time salaried employees are granted stock options as part of their total compensation.

🩵 Comprehensive Health Coverage
We offer medical, dental, and vision plans with a variety of options to fit your needs.

💸 401(k) with Company Match
We match 100% of your contributions up to 5% of your salary — with no waiting period.

🌴 Flexible PTO + Holidays
In addition to 11 company holidays, we offer flexible paid time off (no set cap) for full‑time employees.

👶 Paid Parental Leave
We’re proud to support new parents with at least 12 weeks of paid leave (and up to 18 weeks for birthing parents). Available after 6 months of full‑time employment.

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