Why would I want this job?
Job Summary
The Director, FP&A will report to the Vice President of Finance and will be responsible for all aspects of Financial Planning & Analysis including but not limited to forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling and variance analysis. This role requires significant accuracy and attention to detail.
What would I be doing?
Specific Responsibilities Would Include
- Create and maintain forecasting/budgeting P&Ls as well as develop ad hoc financial models to address business needs.
- Bridge variances vs prior forecast, Budget, and prior year, providing clear and concise commentary regarding what happened in the business.
- Identify, track and analyze key metrics that impact the business.
- Manage the identification of trends, opportunities, and risks to inform management decisions.
- Partner with accounting and others in divisional finance to complete the month end close, closely managing dilution, returns, operational expenses, and balance sheet requirements.
- Partner with sales, planning, and accounting in preparing dilution and returns accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Partner with A/R, sales, and planning teams to issue credit memos and reconcile write-offs.
- Review monthly P&L results with functional department heads.
- Reconcile variances versus budget and prior year.
- Partner with various levels of finance and cross-functionally among the business to ensure alignment on priorities and direction.
- Identify and act on opportunities to automate, streamline and improve reporting, budgeting and operational processes.
- Support day-to-day operations with various finance functions.
- Provide cost/benefit analysis of various financial elements of potential new initiatives.
- Assist in preparation of monthly management presentations/reporting packages.
- Ad-hoc analyses as needed.
What would make me qualified?
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field. MBA a plus.
- 10+ years professional experience in financial planning & analysis with strong understanding of accounting.
- Fashion or Consumer Products industry experience required.
- Wholesale finance experience is required.
- Strong critical thinking skills and attention to detail.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
- Meets and manages deadlines effectively.
- Self-motivated and self-directed, with a positive attitude.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- BPC/SAP experience a plus.
- Pro-active team player with a desire to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion through workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.