Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning and analysis processes, including P&L reporting, variance analysis, and scenario planning. Key contributor in development of long-term financial model and preparation of materials for executive leadership and the Board of Directors. Partner with cross-functional leaders to identify business risks and opportunities and support financial recommendations for capital investments and growth initiatives.

Job Responsibility
• Design, implement, and maintain complex financial models to plan, actualize, and forecast company-wide P&L. (15%)
• Prepare presentation and discussion materials for executive leadership and the Board of Directors. (10%)
• Oversee assembly of inputs from cross-functional areas (real estate, store operations, administrative expenses, information technology, etc.) to perform analysis and reporting for each function’s P&L. (20%)
• Direct system and process improvements to drive efficiency, enhancements, and accuracy in financial reporting/analysis capabilities. (15%)
• Act as finance department resource on all capital expenditure and IT investments. Oversee development of business cases and recommendations for proposed investments. (10%)
• Develop and mentor a collaborative, high-performing team that produces reliable insights, reports, and forecasts with a high degree of transparency and accuracy. (30%)

Job Qualifications
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to summarize data into reports and presentations for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and to be a self-starter in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Creative ability to access information from different sources and compile for analyses and presentations.
• Team player with experience developing talent and leading a small team.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to detect errors and identify trends.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data in order to determine appropriate course of action.
• Ability to thoroughly understand how decisions affect other areas of the company.
• Advanced word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications skills.

Education/Experience
• At least 8-10 years experience in financial analysis required, including significant experience managing the budget/forecast processes. Thorough understanding of complex business modeling required.
• Bachelor’s degree required, with MBA or CPA preferred.