Senior Manager, FP&A
Inkitt
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Oct 28, 2025
Inkitt is building the Disney of the 21st Century, standing at the forefront of technology and entertainment. Leveraging AI and predictive algorithms, Inkitt discovers unknown stories and turns them into blockbuster hits, producing a new $1M ebook every 4 weeks and selling directly to consumers through its Galatea app. Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher hit-rate than traditional publishers. Recently raising a Series C and backed by some of the top VC’s such as: Khosla, Kleiner Perkins, and NEA Ventures, our recent expansion into CandyJarTV is only the beginning of our journey to becoming the next-gen entertainment powerhouse.
What You'll Do:
- Partner closely with executive leadership to define and drive company-wide strategic initiatives, including monetization strategies, cost structure optimization, and resource allocation.
- Own and build comprehensive financial models, forecasting, and performance reporting to be the source of truth for KPIs and business metrics.
- Analyze data and market trends to drive actionable insights on CAC, LTV, payback, retention, and other growth levers.
- Design and implement scalable systems and processes that improve our operating rhythm as we grow.
- Manage cross-functional projects and special initiatives requiring strong analytical skills and operational rigor, enhancing efficiency and scalability.
- Collaborate with teams across product, engineering, marketing, and customer support to integrate financial insights into business and operational decision-making.
- Support fundraising, investor communications, board materials, and capital planning.
- Mentor and lead finance team members, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
What You'll Bring:
- 5–8+ years of total experience, ideally with a mix of early-career training in investment banking, management consulting, or corporate finance, combined with 2–4+ years in a strategic finance or business operations leadership role at a high-growth startup.
- Proven experience working in investment banking or management consulting environments, bringing strong analytical rigor, strategic problem-solving, and business transformation expertise.
- Demonstrated expertise in financial modeling, data analysis, and strategic thinking with the ability to influence senior leaders and shape business strategy.
- Strong business acumen with deep understanding of consumer tech metrics (CAC, LTV, payback, RoAS) and unit economics.
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity, drive alignment, and execute projects quickly in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Exceptional communication skills — both written and verbal — capable of presenting complex data clearly to executive and non-financial audiences.
- Experience implementing scalable systems, processes, and AI-driven tools that enhance finance function efficiency and deliver actionable insights.
- A builders’ mindset with passion for process improvement, operational discipline, and driving change in hypergrowth companies.
Who We Are Looking For:
- Autonomous
- Bring solutions instead of problems
- Data driven
- Quick to action
- Looking for exponential career growth
- Have lots of fun building a generational AI x Entertainment company
What We'll Offer:
- 401k plan, designed to help you save for the future
- Health benefits tailored to your needs, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Professional coaching for everyone
- Team-building events, including our annual Tulum trip
- Unlimited access to our Galatea app and CandyJarTV app
- Unlimited budget for self-development books
- Charity donation of your choice at your one year anniversary
- Free lunch in office everyday
- Class Pass membership for US based employee and gym access for Berlin employees
- Dog/cat friendly offices
We look forward to hearing from you!
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