Financial Analyst, Operations

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New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
80K-100K Annually
Mid level
eCommerce • Food • Pet • Manufacturing
Spot and Tango is an innovative pet health & wellness brand dedicated to providing dogs with fresh, human grade meals.
The Role
Supports FP&A and operations finance through budgeting, forecasting, inventory and product costing, financial modeling, variance analysis, capital investment evaluation, supplier cost analysis, and manufacturing finance partnership. Builds operational models for capacity, labor, throughput, and unit costs; supports month-end close; evaluates ROI and make-versus-buy decisions; and provides strategic insights to improve efficiency, margins, and resource allocation.
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Who We Are

Spot & Tango is a pet health & wellness brand on a mission to make mealtime better for dogs, and life simpler for the people who love them. Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists, and are made with only real, human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial. Through UnKibble™ and our original fresh-frozen line, we’re rethinking what feeding your dog well can look like, one bowl at a time. Since our founding in 2018, we have served over 200 million meals to happy pets across the US and Canada.

We’re a team of builders, problem solvers and dog people, united by the belief that dogs deserve better. We’re looking for people who want to do the best work of their career, dig into challenges with smart people, and help shape a brand that’s redefining an entire category. This is a chance to join a high-growth e-commerce company and have an outsized impact in a fast-paced, ambitious environment. Plus, you get to think about dogs all day.

Who You Are

We're looking for a highly analytical and intellectually curious Financial Analyst, to join our growing Finance team. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing finance team in an operations-focused role. You’ll have the opportunity to take meaningful ownership, gain broad exposure across the business, and play a key role in building and scaling a best-in-class finance organization.

While FP&A and operations finance are core parts of the role, the opportunity goes beyond traditional financial planning and analysis. You’ll support budgeting and forecasting for key functions, evaluate new business opportunities, and drive strategic initiatives across capital investments, capacity planning, supplier negotiations, facility expansion, and margin improvement in a fast-paced environment.

You'll partner closely with leaders across Finance, Accounting, Operations, Manufacturing, Strategy, and the Executive Team to shape key business decisions. You'll build sophisticated financial models, evaluate strategic investments, influence resource allocation, and deliver the insights that guide the company's growth.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Support inventory and product costing, including standard cost maintenance and month-end inventory reconciliations 
  • Build and maintain operational models covering capacity, throughput, labor, and unit costs to support production and staffing decisions
  • Review manufacturing expenses each period and lead monthly budget-vs-actual and forecast-vs-actual reviews with operations leaders. Explain key variances, identify opportunities to improve efficiency and ROI, flag potential risks, and share key insights with finance leadership
  • Partner with Accounting during month-end close by supporting accruals, reconciliations, and reclasses, and performing flux analysis

Business Partnership & Strategic Analysis

  • Partner on the  financial evaluation of capital investments, developing business cases, analyzing ROI and payback periods, reviewing post-investment results , and track project spend against approved budgets 
  • Partner with operations, supply chain, and plant leadership to inform  decisions with accurate, relevant data and analysis
  • Evaluate supplier and manufacturing partner costs to inform negotiations, pricing decisions, and make-vs-buy analysis
  • Provide ad hoc analysis on cost optimization, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives as the business evolves

Requirements 

  • 2–5 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, supply chain or operations finance, manufacturing finance, or management consulting 
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or another quantitative discipline
  • Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills, with demonstrated experience building complex models and working with large, detailed datasets
  • Strong grasp of financial statements and accounting fundamentals
  • Intellectual curiosity and a genuine drive to understand the "why" behind the numbers
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and committed to producing high-quality work
  • Advanced Excel proficiency
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial concepts for a non-financial audience and build trusted relationships across the business
  • Demonstrated ability to independently structure ambiguous problems and manage competing priorities

Nice to Have

  • Experience supporting a high-growth eCommerce, subscription, DTC, or consumer products business
  • Experience in a manufacturing, CPG, or food production environment 
  • Experience with NetSuite and modern BI/reporting tools
  • Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and business case development
  • Dog lovers a plus! 

Salary: $80K - $100K annually based on experience and qualifications.

This reflects the base salary for this position. Compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, certifications and business needs. In addition to base pay, S&T offers annual bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible time off and employee discounts.

This is a hybrid position based in our Midtown Manhattan office. 

In-office presence is required on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Spot & Tango is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Skills Required

  • 2-5 years of experience in FP&A, strategic finance, supply chain or operations finance, manufacturing finance, or management consulting
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or another quantitative discipline
  • Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills, including experience building complex models and working with large, detailed datasets
  • Strong grasp of financial statements and accounting fundamentals
  • Intellectual curiosity and a drive to understand the reasons behind financial results
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and committed to producing high-quality work
  • Advanced Excel proficiency
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial concepts to non-financial audiences
  • Ability to independently structure ambiguous problems and manage competing priorities
  • Experience supporting a high-growth eCommerce, subscription, direct-to-consumer, or consumer products business
  • Experience in a manufacturing, CPG, or food production environment
  • Experience with NetSuite and modern BI/reporting tools
  • Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and business case development
  • Dog lover

What the Team is Saying

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Spot & Tango Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is explicitly listed, indicating employer-backed savings support that strengthens long-term financial benefits.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage are consistently included, with additional mentions of mental-health benefits and FSA options in some listings.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and paid company holidays are part of the package, and some sources describe flexible or unlimited PTO arrangements.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
150 Employees
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Here at Spot & Tango, we are on a mission to make your pet healthier and happier, simplifying your role as a pet parent along the way. Put simply: we exist to create more happy days with your dog. Since 2018, we’ve been cooking up fresh, whole ingredient meals personalized for dogs at prices humans can afford. We even created an entirely new category with UnKibble, the only Fresh Dry™ food for dogs. That’s how much we believe in the benefits of real food for our loyal companions. Our recipes are made with only whole vegetables, fruits, grains, and meats that we’d eat too. Plus, every vet-formulated meal plan is delivered directly to your door and completely customized to your dog’s weight, age, activity level, and health goals.

Why Work With Us

At Spot & Tango, we know that we're only as good as our people. We look for candidates who ask the right questions, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and learn at light speed. While we value experience, we also appreciate (and seek out!) fresh perspectives.

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Spot & Tango Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Our hybrid policy requires employees to work in-person at our New York office Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Employees are able to work from home on Tuesday and Friday.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
HQNew York, NY
Our office is in midtown Manhattan, just minutes away from the BDFM, 4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 7, and S subway lines, and Metro North (Grand Central). Also plenty of classic midtown bars + restaurants nearby (did someone say happy hour?), and tons of stores if the urge for a shopping spree ever strikes.

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