FP&A / Strategic Finance Analyst [Remote]

HAPPY HOWL®

FP&A / Strategic Finance Analyst

Remote (US) · Full-Time

About Happy Howl

We started Happy Howl because we believe dogs deserve better — and better wasn't available. Not from the legacy brands cutting corners with feed-grade ingredients, not from the fresh players who can't survive a pantry shelf, and not from anyone willing to accept that the industry standard for pet nutrition is “good enough.”

We're on a mission to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. Every recipe is 100% human-grade, single-source animal protein, zero preservatives, backed by real science and formulated by a PhD nutritionist who obsesses over every ingredient. Our food is shelf-stable for two years without refrigeration — real, whole-food nutrition that's ready whenever and wherever your dog is. That combination doesn't exist anywhere else.

But we're more than a product. We work hand-in-hand with rescue organizations across the country because we believe every dog deserves a great meal — not just the ones who already found their forever home. Giving back isn't a marketing campaign for us. It's why we exist.

We're backed by some of the most respected investors in consumer and pet, and we're building the team that scales this brand past $100M in annual revenue. This is not a slow build. We move fast, we think big, and we hold ourselves to a standard most companies talk about but never actually live.

The people here are energetic, passionate, thoughtful, and intentional. We're a team in every sense of the word — we win together, we solve hard problems together, and we're building something that genuinely matters. If you want to do the best work of your career at a company that refuses to settle, Happy Howl is where you belong.

We're headquartered in Huntingdon Valley, PA with team members across the US.

About the Role

You'll be the analytical engine behind Happy Howl's financial decision-making. Working directly with the CFO, you'll own the financial model, build the reporting infrastructure, and provide the analysis that drives strategic decisions — from customer economics to channel investment to potential M&A. This is a high-visibility role where your work directly influences board-level and investor conversations.

What You'll Do

• Own and maintain the company's multi-scenario financial model (Goal/Stretch/Base forecasts).
• Build monthly board reporting packages and investor update materials.
• Conduct LTV/CAC analysis, cohort modeling, and customer economics reporting.
• Own budgeting, variance analysis, and departmental spend tracking.
• Support strategic financial analysis: M&A evaluation, channel economics, hiring ROI.
• Build financial dashboards for executive visibility.
• Assist with investor relations and fundraising materials.

What We're Looking For

You've spent 1–3 years in FP&A, banking, or consulting and you're ready to own something. Not run a model someone else built — own the model. Own the board deck. Own the analysis that determines whether we invest $500K in a new channel or pass.

You own outcomes. When a number in the board package doesn't tie out, you don't ship it and hope no one notices. You dig in, find the break, and fix it before it leaves your desk. Accuracy isn't optional — the board, the investors, and the CEO make decisions based on what you produce.

You move fast. We produce board packages, investor updates, and strategic analyses on compressed timelines. You can build a scenario model under pressure and still have it be airtight.

You default to transparency. When the numbers tell a hard story — CAC is rising, cash is burning faster than forecast, a channel isn't working — you present it clearly. You don't bury bad news in footnotes. You surface it with context and a recommendation.

You're locked in. Board meetings, fundraising sprints, and strategic decisions don't follow a 9-to-5 schedule. When the moment demands it, you deliver.

Nice to Have

• Experience with DTC or subscription business metrics (LTV, CAC, NDR, cohort analysis).
• Familiarity with BI/dashboarding tools (Looker, Tableau, or similar).
• SQL skills for data extraction and analysis.
• Experience at a venture-backed startup.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ($90K–$110K) plus bonus opportunity and equity.
• High-visibility role with direct exposure to board and investor conversations.
• Work directly with an experienced CFO at a fast-growing brand.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to grow into a senior finance role as the company scales.