Startup Financial Planner
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Job Description
We are launching an exciting baby food startup in Paris and we are looking for a highly experienced startup consultant to help bring this vision to life. This is an incredible opportunity to work on a meaningful project focused on creating nutritious diverse meals for children while prioritizing sustainability and innovation.
Tasks
This role is divided into three critical phases:
Phase 0: Planning and Strategy Development
- Develop a detailed business plan that includes market analysis competitive research and a clear value proposition.
- Create comprehensive financial projections including cash flow forecasts breakeven analysis and funding requirements.
- Conduct a business valuation factoring in market potential and scalability.
- Develop a detailed operational plan that aligns closely with the financial forecast ensuring all aspects of the business (hiring production marketing logistics) are financially viable and scalable.
- Help define the organizational structure including roles salaries and operational costs.
- Prepare investor materials including a pitch deck and financial model to attract funding.
Phase 1: Initial Launch and Foundation Building
- Oversee the setup of critical business operations including production logistics and distribution systems.
- Assist in hiring planning and onboarding key team members ensuring alignment with the startups goals.
- Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production and supply chain management.
- Support the execution of the gotomarket strategy including branding marketing and customer acquisition.
- Monitor and manage expenses against the launch budget ensuring adherence to the financial forecast.
Phase 2: Streamlining and Handoff
- Optimize business operations ensuring scalability and efficiency.
- Establish clear KPIs and tracking systems for operational and financial performance.
- Document workflows processes and handoff materials for a new team member.
- Advise on the recruitment of a costeffective operations manager or team member to take over daytoday responsibilities.
Requirements
- Experience in Startups: A proven track record of working with earlystage businesses particularly in the food FMCG or baby products industries.
- Financial Expertise: Strong skills in creating financial models performing valuations and preparing investor materials.
- Operational KnowHow: Experience setting up and optimizing production logistics and operational workflows.
- Strategic Planning Skills: Ability to create detailed operational plans that align with financial forecasts to ensure sustainable growth.
- French Market Knowledge: Familiarity with French regulations consumer behavior and market dynamics is a must.
- Strategic and HandsOn: A mix of bigpicture thinking and a willingness to roll up your sleeves to get things done.
- Excellent Communicator: Able to convey complex concepts clearly and work collaboratively with a founder and a growing team.
Benefits
Professional Growth: Build a diverse portfolio in business planning operations and market entry.
Competitive Compensation: Includes a consultant fee milestonebased bonuses and expense reimbursements.
LongTerm Potential: Depending on performance there will be future opportunities for a permanent role or equitybased rewards.
Be part of a missiondriven brand dedicated to supporting healthy eating habits for children and promoting sustainability.
Shape a startups journey from the ground up with the opportunity to leave a lasting impact.
Work in an exciting and growing market with the chance to collaborate closely with a passionate founder.
Employment Type
Full Time
