Finance Systems Analyst

About The Company

Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot! Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe, revolutionizing the way people buy, sell, and discover their favorite items. Whether it's trading cards, fashion, electronics, or live plants, our vibrant community of sellers is building sustainable businesses across hundreds of categories. We are pioneering live commerce at an unprecedented scale in the Western market, creating a new industry with no existing playbook. Our team is composed of passionate innovators who are shaping the future of e-commerce and live shopping experiences.

As a remote co-located organization, Whatnot maintains a strong presence across hubs in the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, Germany, and Australia. We thrive on moving quickly, staying close to our users, and focusing on impactful work that drives growth. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing marketplaces, Forbes recently named us the #1 Best Startup Employer in America. Our commitment is to enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and to foster connections through commerce, making a meaningful difference in the lives of our users and sellers.

About The Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Systems Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining the financial infrastructure that supports one of the fastest-growing marketplaces globally. The Finance Systems team at Whatnot is responsible for managing the tools and workflows that underpin our financial operations. You will collaborate closely with teams across Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, Revenue, Tax, IT, and others to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of our financial processes.

Your primary focus will be translating business needs into technical requirements, configuring and optimizing finance applications, supporting integrations, and automating manual workflows. You will ensure that our financial systems are reliable, scalable, and aligned with our rapid growth. Your efforts will directly contribute to faster financial operations, improved controls, cleaner data, and insightful reporting, enabling leadership to make informed decisions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of our technological and operational advancements, supporting our mission to innovate and excel in live commerce.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with business or finance systems in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting processes such as procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, record-to-report, close, revenue, procurement, or FP&A
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite, including configuration, workflows, saved searches, roles, permissions, forms, and basic administration
• Experience gathering requirements from stakeholders and translating them into effective system solutions
• Proven ability to drive projects through testing, deployment, and post-launch support
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex processes and propose practical improvements
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a high-growth environment
• Low-ego, team-first attitude with a willingness to handle unglamorous tasks for team success
• Curiosity about AI, automation, and modern tools to enhance workflows

Responsibilities

• Improve core finance workflows across order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, planning, and closing cycles by gathering requirements, mapping current processes, and implementing system enhancements
• Support configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing administration of NetSuite and related financial tools in partnership with Finance, IT, Security, and external vendors
• Reduce manual work and operational risks by building automations, refining workflows, documenting processes, and transitioning teams from ad-hoc solutions to scalable systems
• Assist Finance leaders in making data-driven decisions by enhancing data quality, system reliability, and reporting accuracy
• Manage projects from problem identification through rollout, including requirements management, testing, change management, stakeholder communication, and post-implementation iterations
• Maintain system hygiene, controls, and documentation to support fast-paced growth while ensuring compliance and security
• Collaborate across teams to support integrations, API workflows, and automation initiatives that streamline financial operations
• Stay informed about industry trends, including AI and automation tools, to continuously improve financial systems and processes

Benefits

• Generous holiday and time-off policies to promote work-life balance
• Comprehensive health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Work from home support with a home office setup allowance
• Monthly stipends for cell phone and internet expenses
• Wellness benefits including a monthly allowance for health and fitness
• Annual childcare allowance to support working parents
• Lifetime family planning benefits, including support for adoption and fertility expenses
• Retirement plans including 401(k) with employer matching (up to 4%) in the US and pension plans internationally
• Opportunities for professional growth through continuous learning and development
• Participation in our product dogfooding program to deepen understanding of our platform
• Paid parental leave of 16 weeks plus a gradual return-to-work program

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.