Global consumer products company is seeking an experienced Director of Financial Planning & Analysis who will build FP&A tools, processes, and best practices. The Director will deliver in-depth analysis and offer a strategic approach to the financial planning processes. This role will establish financial forecasts, budgetary goals, and provide insight on expenses, risks, and help identify cost savings opportunities. 

Responsibilities:

·         Oversee and deliver accurate weekly, monthly, and annual financial forecasts.

·         Manage and produce timely month-end financial reporting packages.

·         Develops strategic improvements and efficiency recommendations for FP&A process.

·         Assist in KPI assessment and reporting to scale business performance.

·         Develop calendars and timelines for forecasts, annual budget, long range planning etc.

·         Prepare annual plan with input from all business units, ensure proper documentation.

·         Analyze and reconcile financial results with quality commentary for Executive team.

·         Deliver Executive and stakeholder reporting relating to Forecast, Budget and Actuals.

·         Develop partnerships and communication with department heads to ensure goal plans. Align budgets, document and review expenses for each business unit.

·         Provide clear /concise communications; current, future, and historical data and findings.

·         Process excellence; establish and manage accurate FP&A reporting, analysis, and tools.

·         Prepare special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested.

·         Manage and develop current junior analyst, define priorities and goals.

Requirements/Education:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CFA or MBA preferred.

·         Experience in apparel industry highly preferred, will consider consumer products

·         Minimum 6-8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A including two years of

Supervisory or Management experience with a small team (1-2 direct reports).

·         Advanced MS Excel and database skills, strong analytical thought processes.

·         Must have systems (Accounting /Finance) experience; please indicate systems used

·         Proven ability to meet deadlines, set priorities and change priorities when needed.

·         Strong knowledge of accounting concepts and business processes.

·         Ability to speak to all levels of management, department heads, Executive team.

·         Must be highly detail oriented with strong organizational and problem solving skills.

·         Strong Accounting team advocate, ability to build relations with cross-teams.

Location: Downtown Los Angeles Corporate HDQ, Financial District area. Company sells lifestyle apparel goods, offers competitive comp package, full benefits including 401K, perks, and supports career development.  This role reports to and partners with the VP of Accounting and other onsite/offsite local and global Finance teams.  Exclusively offered by Talent Suede  - Executive Search.