Why would I want this job?
Overview
We are seeking a skilled Corporate FP&A professional with expertise in financial modelling and global forecasting and planning to ensure alignment with strategic goals and market trends. Crafting executive-level presentations, PowerPoint financial storytelling, and leveraging AI and automation to drive data insights and efficiencies are also key competencies. This role will serve as a critical link between the Corporate FP&A team and senior leadership, ensuring key financial data and takeaways are communicated effectively to guide strategic decision-making.
What would I be doing?
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Financial Planning, Analysis, and Reporting
- Support forecasting, budgeting, long-range planning, and variance analysis processes and consolidated reporting.
- Develop and implement robust and dynamic total Company forecasting models that align with company goals and market nuances.
- Design and carry out dynamic scenario models that provide insights to support strategic decision making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., commercial, strategy, technology, marketing, etc.) to ensure financial alignment with strategic initiatives.
Executive-Level Financial Presentations
- Create compelling, visually impactful presentations for senior executive and Board of Director meetings, primarily using PowerPoint.
- Leverage storytelling techniques and data visualization tools to ensure presentations are engaging and easy to understand.
- Translate complex financial data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for all stakeholders, both financial and non-financial.
- Maintain a consistent, polished visual identity in all presentation materials that reflect the Company’s elevated brand positioning.
- Develop template, frameworks, and standards for financial storytelling and executive reporting.
AI and Automation Integration
- Leverage AI tools where possible to enhance financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning processes.
- Identify opportunities and implement automation solutions to streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting processes.
- Stay abreast of emerging AI technologies to continuously improve Corporate FP&A team efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.
Strategic Support
- Partner with finance leadership to prepare modeling and provide financial insights and recommendations for key business initiatives and operational efficiencies.
- Conduct scenario planning analysis that considers global and regional risks, opportunities, and macroeconomic factors.
- Support ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed to address business challenges or opportunities.
What would make me qualified?
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
- 7-10+ years’ experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or a related role, preferably in the retail or consumer products sector.
- Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills supported by knowledge of intermediate finance and accounting concepts.
- Strong proficiency in financial modeling and tools such as Excel.
- Expertise in PowerPoint with a demonstrated ability to create executive-level presentations that convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Familiarity with AI tools and their application in financial analysis and reporting is a plus.
- Experience with Hyperion Essbase and SAP is a plus.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders and work well cross-functionally in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented, accurate and highly organized, with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- A strong understanding of the luxury retail market and its unique dynamics is a plus.