We’re Tovala, a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. Through an innovative combination of hardware, software, and fresh food delivery, we make it incredibly simple for anyone to prepare and enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals without sacrificing time to do whatever matters to them. Through our superior technology, product experience and food quality, we have separated Tovala from the busy pack of other meal delivery businesses. In the process, we’ve amassed a loyal, rapidly growing following and our retention, product engagement and customer NPS are all best-in-class. We’ve raised over $100mm from great investors like Left Lane Capital, Origin Ventures, Y Combinator and Comcast Ventures and have invested strongly in building a unique culture that fosters growth, personal development and camaraderie.

Position Summary

We’re looking for a Senior Finance Analyst to join our Finance team on a full-time basis. In this role you will report directly to the FP&A Manager and have meaningful exposure to other departments and senior leadership. We are seeking a detail oriented, self-motivated, and collaborative team member that is data-driven. This role is perfect for you if you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are interested in making your mark on a growing tech company. 

Location: Local to Chicago preferred, but open to remote for the right candidate

How you'll spend your time at Tovala.

• Preparing company metrics and analysis of monthly financial results for our team and investors
• Forecasting P&L and cash flow to support business strategic decision making and target setting
• Collaborating with key managers across departments (Food Operations, Marketing, Hardware, etc.) and communicating results and insights on business drivers
• Working closely with our Accounting team to improve and alter reporting requirements
• Partnering with the Data team to automate and validate accuracy of data used by Finance team
• Performing analysis on KPIs including LTV, CAC, Meal Margin, Retention
• Conducting ad hoc analysis for key decision making including ROI analysis on new initiatives and capital investments 
• Identifying opportunities and implementing improvements in financial reporting and analysis processes
• Supporting the annual planning process and departmental operating plans
• Contributing to equity and debt fundraising activities

About you.

• Bachelors required, preferably in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• 3+ years in corporate FP&A or investment banking
• You have experience working with data and modeling in Excel / Gsheets
• You can communicate/present complex information in a succinct and clear manner
• You have strong analytical skills and can tell a story with numbers
• You can adapt to change quickly, tackle unfamiliar tasks and requests with resourcefulness
• You are a highly collaborative, team player with low ego and high eagerness to take on new challenges in a growing business
• You want to work in an environment that takes a people-first approach; values humility, transparency, and ambition
• You love food, whether that means cooking it, eating it, frequently pressing your nose against deli windows, or lusting after soft-serve on Instagram. All fair game.

Compensation & Benefits

• Tovala uses market data, geography, and placement of internal employees to determine appropriate salary. Additionally, we offer all employees real ownership in the company in the form of a competitive equity package.
• Unlimited paid time off (with a minimum of 15 days off you HAVE to take)
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
• 401k with match
• Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals 
• Paid holidays and our winter holiday office shutdown where the offices and facilities close for a week around Christmas and New Years
• Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, in-office coffee, snacks and drinks, and Tovala swag

The values we hold dear

Put the team first

We put what is best for the broader team ahead of what is best for ourselves or our immediate department.

Get s#!t done (well)

We celebrate people at all levels for delivering high impact work that expands the bounds of what we’re able to do.

Connect the dots

We engage with curiosity to learn how our work impacts others so that we can problem-solve holistically and work collaboratively.

Be Direct

We share our perspective openly and directly, even when it feels difficult to do so.

Embrace the obstacles

We rise to meet challenges with a sense of urgency, resolve, and optimism.

Champion the customer

We consider and prioritize our customer in all of our decisions 

At Tovala we‘re committed to building a workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Everyone is welcome here!