Director of Finance Job Los Angeles area,California USA,Finance & Banking

point of view beauty is redefining makeup prep with high-performance, skincare-infused solutions designed to simplify routines and deliver flawless, long-lasting results. Founded by beauty creator and makeup artist Mikayla Nogueira and industry veteran Ani Hadjinian, in partnership with Imaginary Ventures, point of view beauty merges cutting-edge Korean formulations with advanced U.S. skincare innovation to create intuitive, multitasking products that enhance both makeup application and skin health.

Built on the belief that everyone deserves to feel confident in their beauty routine, point of view empowers individuals to master their own artistry at home – because beauty is all about your point of view.

We launched on March 26, 2025, and sold out in under 24 hours. Now, we’re on a mission to take this brand to the next level.

About this role

About point of view beauty

We launched on March 26, 2025, and sold out in under 24 hours. Now, we’re on a mission to take this brand to the next level, and we're looking for a Director of Finance to help us make that happen.

About the Role

pov beauty is looking for a highly analytical, structured, and business-minded Director of Finance to own core financial planning and analysis as we scale. You will partner directly with the CEO and cross-functional leaders to build forecasting rigor, improve financial visibility, and support strategic decision-making across growth, marketing, operations, inventory, and retail expansion.

This role is highly hands-on and builds from "zero to one." You will be responsible for creating the models, reporting cadence, and financial infrastructure that will scale with the business. We are looking for someone who brings elite technical finance skills alongside the ability to translate data into clear, actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

FP&A

Build, maintain, and scale integrated 3-statement financial models across revenue, marketing, inventory, and operations.
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual budgeting processes, establishing a culture of financial discipline.
Track actual performance vs. plan; deliver clear, monthly variance analysis with strategic insights for leadership and investors.
Support strict cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital management (critical for managing fast-moving inventory).
Build KPI frameworks and automated dashboards to improve business visibility and unlock data-driven decision-making.

Business partnering and strategy

Partner closely with Marketing, Ops, and E-commerce to evaluate growth performance and investment ROI (CAC/LTV, ad spend efficiency).
Support pricing, gross margin, and channel profitability analysis across current e-commerce and future retail expansion.
Build agile scenario models to stress-test strategic decisions, inventory buys, and product launch timelines.
Collaborate with our external accounting partners to ensure seamless alignment between historical actuals and forward-looking forecasts.

Requirements

Must-have

5+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, or strategic FP&A.
Elite financial modeling skills with advanced Excel / Google Sheets proficiency; experience building operating models from scratch in fast-paced environments.
High ownership mindset, data-driven curiosity, and comfort operating in a fast-moving, ambiguous "zero-to-one" environment.
Ability to zoom into data details and zoom out to simplify complex financial concepts for creative and operational leaders.

Preferred

Ex-investment banking analyst background is highly preferred.
Exposure to beauty, consumer goods (CPG), e-commerce or retail.
20 Days of PTO + 9 Holidays + 5 sick days
100% of Medical, Dental & Vision paid for Employees