Head of Finance

Position Overview

Waterless Beauty is the fastest growing sector in the entire beauty industry, and we are the fastest growing waterless beauty brand disrupting the industry.

Oliveda, part of the Olive Tree People family and a pioneer in waterless, olive-tree-based skincare and wellness, is seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Finance to lead and scale the company’s financial operations.

In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and executing the company’s financial strategy, ensuring strong financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainable growth. You will partner closely with executive leadership to support key business initiatives, expansion plans, and strategic investments while maintaining financial discipline and transparency.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical expertise with business acumen and leadership, helping guide Oliveda’s continued growth while supporting its mission of redefining beauty through innovation, sustainability, and social impact.

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement Oliveda’s financial strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic initiatives and business expansion.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
• Provide actionable financial insights to guide executive decision-making.
• Monitor financial KPIs, profitability, and operational performance.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial forecasting.
• Ensure financial targets are achieved while maintaining disciplined resource allocation.
• Support department leaders in financial planning and performance management.

Cash Flow & Liquidity Management

• Manage company cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operations and growth initiatives.
• Optimize working capital and financial efficiency across the organization.

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks.
• Develop and maintain robust financial risk management frameworks.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and financial laws.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Investment & Capital Management

• Lead capital allocation, investment strategy, and financing decisions.
• Manage relationships with investors, banks, auditors, and financial institutions.

Cost Management

• Implement cost-control strategies and monitor operational expenses.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability across the organization.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder & Investor Relations

• Serve as a key financial liaison with investors and financial stakeholders.
• Ensure transparent communication regarding financial performance and strategic direction.

Strategic Decision Support

• Partner with senior leadership to evaluate financial implications of acquisitions, partnerships, and market expansion opportunities.
• Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 8 years of progressive finance leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, reporting, and corporate finance.
• Experience in fast-growing consumer brands, beauty, wellness, or DTC companies is a plus.
• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

Location and working style

• Location: (On‑site in Culver City, CA).
• Type: Full‑time
• Salary range: $150K - $180K (dependent on experience)