Investment Analyst

  • Full Time Job
  • Hybrid
  • $110,000 - $140,000
    aud
Fresho

Fresho is a fast growing tech start-up on a mission to transform the food industry for the benefit of people and the planet.

Our order management and payments software is revolutionising the way the entire industry operates - from day to day operations, to mental health and wellbeing, to food waste reduction - the impact of Fresho touches every aspect of the sector in a hugely positive way making it more efficient, enjoyable, profitable and sustainable.

We work very closely with wholesale fresh food suppliers and 45,000 restaurants, cafes, hotels and other foodservice venues.

Fundamental to our culture is the belief that our people are everything. We are purposefully building our culture alongside our business to make Fresho a fun, positive and inclusive place to work for our dynamic team of Freshonauts.

Fresho has raised over $30m to date and processes almost $400m monthly through the platform with 750,000 orders going through monthly. The business is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia with offices in London, United Kingdom and Auckland, New Zealand, and customers in Australia, United Kingdom, United States, Ireland and New Zealand.

About the Role:

We’re seeking an Investment Analyst who is responsible for researching, analysing, and evaluating industry and financial information to provide recommendations for investment decisions . This is a unique opportunity as Fresho’s first dedicated Investment Analyst, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting our investment decisions guiding our strategic direction.

You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—Accounting, Product, Business Systems, Onboarding, Marketing, and Sales—to build scalable investment processes and deliver insights that directly impact our growth and long-term objectives.

Ideal candidates will have a solid financial or investment background, within SaaS B2B environments (as bonus), and demonstrate the ability to drive investment decisions, insights and influence decision-making at both tactical and strategic levels.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Planning: Lead the preparation of materials for the strategic planning sessions, including industry information, core beliefs and investment scenario planning & modelling.

  • Capital Allocation & Investment Analysis: Assist in capital allocation decisions, evaluating investments and ROI to optimise resource use across departments.

  • Go-To-Market: Lead and coordinate the research, analysis and evaluation of new investment areas (e.g. new countries or new products).

  • Acquisitions: Lead the research, analysis, monitoring and evaluation of acquisition opportunities. Mange all opportunities within a central system, ensuring effective execution, including modelling and preparing reports for management and/or the Board

  • Industry Data & Competitive Analysis: own industry information by country and region (number of venues, suppliers and GMV) and macro trends to ensure senior leaders are across any adjustments. Stay informed of industry trends and competitor activities, highlighting factors that could impact Fresho’s financial performance and investment values.

  • Product: Help product with the review of key strategic product investment modelling to ensure it aligns with other information in the business and our strategic direction.

  • Capital Raisings: Manage all materials including industry information, investor presentation, financial modelling and legal agreement in capital raisings.

  • Contract Reviews: Support contract reviews (eg. payment providers) by analysing scenarios and modelling to help support decisions.

  • Investors: Prepare quarterly investor updates.

Your Story
  • Experience: 3-5 years in financial analysis, investing, or a similar role, ideally within a SaaS business.

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

  • Core Skills:

    • Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analysing data, financial modelling, and creating investment models

    • Attention to Detail: Ability to identify and assess minor details that could impact investment decisions

    • Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of market trends, economic indicators, and industry-specific factors.

    • Proficiency in financial modellingExcel, with the ability to communicate complex financial results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

    • Experienced in forecasting and strategic planning, with a data-driven approach to capital allocation and investment.

  • Collaboration & Communication:
    • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, aligning investment goals with broader business strategy.
    • Strong oral and written communication skills, able to influence and present insights to senior leadership.
  • Problem-Solving:
    • Exceptional analytical skills with a knack for turning complex data into strategic insights that drive business impact.
    • Capable of making informed decisions in uncertain or complex situations

Salary Range: $115k-$135k (AUD) / £58k-£68,000 + Superannuation + ESOP + 10% Bonus

Reports to: Co-Founder, Finance & Strategy Director

Location: Melbourne (AU) or London (UK)

 

In return we’ll offer:

Everything you need to live and work well.

  • Employee Share Option Plan so you can share in Fresho’s success

  • LinkedIn Learning Subscription with weekly work time dedicated to growing new skills

  • Mentoring program to help you grow and exceed your potential

  • Flexible working with hybrid and fully remote teams

  • Procaffeinating Wednesdays where the coffee’s on us + in office coffee machines

  • Weekly fresh fruit in the office

  • Regular socials (with snacks and drinks of course!)

  • Fresho merch so you can look sharp in our branded swag

  • Referral bonuses - invite your friends and get paid for it!

  • Employee Assistance Program to support your mental health and wellbeing

  • CEO Book Club where role-related e-books are on us

  • Fresho Sponsorship program to support your personal interests outside of work

  • Paid time off for fertility treatments and generous parental leave policy

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