Corporate Finance and Strategy Manager (Remote)

About Plenty

Plenty is on a mission to make fresh, pesticide-free fruits and vegetables more accessible to everyone.  Our cutting-edge indoor, vertical farms produce extraordinary yields using a fraction of the land and water outdoor farms need.  Nutrient-rich, mouth-watering and locally grown, our crops help people, communities and our planet to be healthier and more resilient.

The people and teams who make up Plenty are at the core of how we do this.  We are a collaborative and innovative bunch. We are passionate about our contributions to Plenty, the communities around us and our planet, but never take ourselves too seriously.  We’re down to Earth, we grow together, and we always find a way.  Most importantly, we’re here to improve the lives of plants, people and our planet.

About the Role

In this role, you will play a key role in determining Plenty’s long-term capital strategy and serve as a key point of contact for Plenty’s current and future investors. You will also be the go-to source at Plenty for complicated financial analyses that ensure the company most effectively allocates its internal resources during rapid scaling. This is a key role with wide ranging impact and visibility across the organization.

What you'll do

• Conduct detailed analyses (scenario modeling, sensitivity analyses, and contingency planning) to support the internal investment decision-making process.
• Help develop and maintain Plenty’s long-range financial model and actively help shape the company’s strategic direction.
• Help optimize Plenty’s long-term capital structure as the company rapidly scales and play an integral role in all fundraising activities.
• Help facilitate dialogue with external investors and future due diligence processes.
• Assist in preparation of corporate board materials and reporting.
• Leading and performing financial analyses in a variety of contexts including commercial partnerships and business development deals and strategic investments.
• Help provide recommendations to executive management based on both financial and strategic implications of strategic opportunities. 
• Identify business drivers and risks and present these to executive management.

What you'll bring to the table

• Bachelor's Degree (Economics, Mathematics, Finance, or similar) plus 4+ years of Corporate Finance, M&A, Investment Banking or Private Equity experience
• Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills.
• In-depth knowledge of financial statement analysis.
• Proven ability to work well in teams and develop strong rapport with senior and executive management.
• Can successfully navigate working in ambiguous, dynamic business environments.
• Self-starter; proactive ability to lead processes and work streams from start to finish with minimal supervision.
• Ability to flex between high level strategic thinking and day-to-day tactical execution. Willingness to be “in the weeds” while also keeping the bigger picture in mind.
• Strong interpersonal skills and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations.
• Intellectual curiosity; desire to continue to learn and grow
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Open to remote candidates (ideally on the West Coast) with willingness to travel semi-frequently to South San Francisco and Compton (less than 25% total in office/travel)

Type of role

Full-Time

What we can offer

• Compensation: we’ll pay you a competitive salary on a biweekly basis, give you a stake in the company via equity and contribute toward your 401K 
• Health & well-being: we’ll invest in your physical and mental well-being with comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefits, in-office gyms, and an Employee Assistance Program to help with mental health, financial & legal matters 
• Food: in-office lunches, snacks and access to our leafy greens & new produce in development -- are you up for a side gig as a taste tester?
• Grow together: learning & development opportunities including unlimited access to our Upstart University platform, LinkedIn Learning, lunch & learns, training certifications, and more
• Equipment: we’ll provide you with the equipment you need to be successful, including $75/month toward your phone bill and $250 every 2 years to upgrade your phone
• Paid time off: we know you’ll do your best if you’re taking time to recharge, so we don’t cap the amount of days you can take off per year in addition to the paid holidays we observe
• Parental leave: 12 weeks off for all new parents - fully paid so you can focus your energy on your newest addition 

Food Safety Requirements

• Comply with all Plant, State and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations
• All employees must show proof of COVID vaccination before starting work, other than in limited circumstances where the law requires an exception