Director of Analytics, Forecasting and Business Insights

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Company Description Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee , whether a team member of Etsy or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human. Salary Range: $239,000.00 - $311,000.00 What's the role? We are looking for a Director of Analytics, Forecasting and Business Insights. In this role, responsible for (1) Forecasting and Business Insights, and (2) SEC reporting. Communicate clearly and are able to successfully juggle multiple priorities and complete assignments in a fast-paced environment. Excel in leading teams through ambiguous problem spaces and embody a strong team-first attitude. Responsive and adapt quickly to change, embrace challenges and champion the advancement of financial planning tools, systems, controls and analyses. Thrive in translating this hard work into outputs that will enhance Senior Management and Board-Level decision making and further Etsy's mission to re-imagine commerce in ways that build a more fulfilling and lasting world. This is a full-time position reporting to the Senior Director, Strategic Finance. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy. This role requires your presence in Etsy's Brooklyn Office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy's Brooklyn Office Hub may be the first to be considered. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies here . What's this team like? Data scientists at Etsy use rigorous methods to generate insights that inform product, marketing, engineering, and business decisions across the company. We collaborate with partner teams through all stages of development: actively uncovering opportunity areas, crafting experiments to test hypotheses, analyzing the impact of our efforts, and highlighting actionable takeaways that empower senior leadership. This particular role sits within the Strategic Finance team and is a highly visible role that has regular exposure to C-Suite leadership Learning new skills and techniques is not only a requirement but a perk of the job! We are always looking for opportunities to grow & approach problems through creative lenses . Our mission is to guide our partner teams with data and insights and tell the story of how we attract and retain our users - to teams, to senior management, and to the community What does the day-to-day look like? Lead a team of Data/Strategic Finance Analysts responsible for Forecasting and Business Insights and SEC reporting Forecasting and Business Insights: responsible for our Gross Merchandise Sales outlook; this includes: (1) shaping the overall narrative for marketplace health, (2) helping to influence investment decisions, and (2) leading on investigations into business decisions SEC Reporting: provide analytics support to our Accounting and Investor Relations teams as a part of our quarterly earnings process (SEC filings, earnings presentations, etc), helping translate our internal strategy into clear narratives for investors & business partners Ad Hoc Projects: Dig deeper into both financial & broader ad hoc projects that unlock new insights, drive a deeper understanding of new opportunity areas for growth, and help shape strategic decisions amongst senior leadership. Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law. Qualities that will help you thrive in this role: 15+ years leading analytics, finance, business and/or operational initiatives 5+ years of managing teams Strong track record of high impact strategic contributions; deep expertise in finance leadership and partnership Passionate about using data to and rigorous analytics to drive business decisions Natural collaborator who knows how to drive decision-making through influence, with forward-looking and solutions-oriented approach Strong executive presence, thrives in ambiguous problem spaces, and comfortable making high profile decisions with incomplete information Proficient in SQL and either R or Python. Bonus points for experience with BigQuery, GCP, and/or analytics in cloud environments Significant experience with forecasting, including data-driven time series modeling techniques (e.g. ARIMA, exponential smoothing, time series decomposition) Experience with Looker, Tableau, or other data visualization software

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