Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead and manage the company’s annual budget, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes. 
• Provide scenario analysis, sensitivity testing, and “what-if” modeling to evaluate strategic options. 
• Facilitate the use of forecasting, planning, and reporting tools to improve efficiency and data accuracy. 
• Analyze operating results, identifying variances to forecast, budget, and prior periods, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership. 
• Partner with business unit leaders in Wholesale and DTC operations to evaluate key performance drivers, profitability, and resource allocation. 
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly performance dashboards and executive presentations. 
• Collaborate with Accounting to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. 
• Provide financial guidance and support to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. 
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy, reporting timeliness, and analytical capabilities 

Reporting & Technical Abilities 

• Facilitate the use of the company’s forecasting tool (Vena) and reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and usability for decision-making. 
• Prepare monthly financial statements, disclosures, and related support, including management discussion and analysis for all external reporting obligations. 
• Prepare internal and external presentations for the Board, Audit Committee, and other stakeholders. 
• Partner with Accounting to research and provide financial guidance on complex transactions, including acquisitions, impairments, investments, and other non-routine business events. 
• Maintain and ensure compliance with all Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) documentation and requirements as necessary  
• Perform other special projects as required by the VP of FP&A. 

• 7-10 years of related work experience 
• 5+ years of people management is required 
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related area is required 
• MBA or other professional accreditation such as CFA, CMA or CPA is preferred 
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel in particular) 
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and SEC reporting requirements desirable 
• Proven ability to research, analyze, and resolve complex financial and reporting matters. 
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills 
• Proficient organizational and time management skills to independently prioritize multiple tasks and bring projects to completion in a fast-paced environment 
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and analysis skills 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills