Job Description

This person will lead the consolidation of the entire FP&A function (budgeting, forecasting and a huge emphasis on financial modeling). This person will do a lot of modeling for various scenarios that may impact the business. They need to understand how an income statement and balance sheet communicate with a 13-week forecast. They also must be a good communicator, as they'll be partnering with the accounting team to understand how entries are booked/accrued, and they will have two very solid Senior Analysts reporting into them.

Position Summary:

The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will lead total company budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities. This high-impact role is responsible for building executive-facing financial materials, leading scenario planning, managing cost centers, and collaborating cross-functionally to provide financial insights that guide strategic decisions. This individual will lead a team of analysts and work closely with departments including Accounting and Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead total company budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business goals
• Develop and present financial materials for the executive team and Board of Directors
• Build robust income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasts
• Create and maintain scenario models to evaluate strategic options and business risks
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage departmental budgets and drive accountability
• Partner with Accounting to support the monthly and quarterly close process
• Work with Human Resources to support headcount planning and compensation modeling
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing FP&A team
• Identify opportunities to enhance forecasting accuracy, efficiency, and transparency

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with deep expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting
• Demonstrated ability to build and present executive-level materials, including Board packages
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Proficiency in income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasting
• Strong background in scenario planning and strategic analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with PowerPoint for financial storytelling
• Experience using Power BI or other dashboard/reporting tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• Experience in retail, consumer products, or multi-location environments strongly preferred

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