The FP&A Brand Lead will manage financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure brand profitability and support decision-making through data analysis and collaboration across departments.
We are a lean, nimble, and highly adaptive team that works seamlessly and transparently with our Brands in order for them to take the spotlight. We focus our efforts and talents to drive best practices, capture new opportunities, and accelerate performance across our portfolio of brands. Joining the a.k.a. Brands team means rolling up your sleeves, digging into challenges, creating and implementing new strategies, and not being limited to the confines of a job title or job description. We all play on the same team and value the insights and contributions that every member of our team makes daily.
The Manager / Senior Manager, FP&A will own and drive financial planning and analysis activities with a core focus on one of our next generation apparel brands (Princess Polly, Petal & Pup, mnml, and Culture Kings). This role is critical to ensuring financial health, operational efficiency, and growth by delivering insightful analysis, proactive decision support, and collaborative financial leadership.
You will be responsible for end-to-end financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. You will work closely with leaders in marketing, merchandising, operations, and other key departments to provide actionable insights, evaluate performance, and identify opportunities for optimization.
This is a critical role for a self-starter with a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a talent for translating complex data into clear, actionable strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning & Forecasting:
- Own and manage long-term, annual, and monthly financial planning processes for the brand, including revenue forecasting, cost management, and profitability analysis.
- Lead the development and presentation of P&L projections, highlighting key assumptions and risks.
- Performance Management:
- Monitor key financial metrics and operational KPIs, ensuring they are tracked, understood, and actionable.
- Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to deliver real-time visibility into financial and operational performance.
- Strategic Analysis:
- Perform scenario analyses, cost-benefit evaluations, and deep dives into specific business challenges to uncover growth opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
- Evaluate new initiatives, such as product launches, marketing initiatives, pricing strategies, market expansion, and M&A
- Compare performance against key peers
- Team & Process Leadership:
- Mentor and guide junior team members and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Drive process enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in financial planning and reporting.
- Innovation & Technology:
- Stay abreast of financial tools, systems, and industry trends to leverage technology for enhanced performance and forecasting accuracy.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis within a consumer-focused organization, preferably with direct-to-consumer or omni-channel brands in the Shopify ecosystem. Apparel industry experience is a strong plus.
Knowledge & Skills
- Advanced Excel / financial modeling skills
- Proficiency with software systems such as NetSuite, Planful, and Tableau is highly desired
- CPA, CFA, or relevant professional certification is a plus
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis tools
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment, and
- Demonstrated experience in motivating and developing a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and leadership skills with ability effectively monitor project timelines and manage to key deadlines
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and business needs with a desire to continuously learn, expand, and improve
Benefits of Working at a.k.a. Brands:
Working with a best-in-class company, requires a best-in-class benefits and compensation offering. When taking on a role at a.k.a. Brands you will receive:
> Competitive market-based compensation and financial incentives.
> A full range of company-sponsored health and welfare benefits
> A sector leading 401(k) retirement program that matches 100% of your contributions up 5% of your pay
> Company Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
> Generous discounts across our direct-to-consumer brands.
> A time-off package that includes 35-days off per year
> Learning, development, and stretch opportunities to help grow your career.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
a.k.a. Brands is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. To facilitate this, we actively promote a culture of inclusivity internally and encourage both those with non-traditional backgrounds and candidates that identity as part of a traditionally marginalized community to apply for opportunities with us and our portfolio of brands. Additionally, we routinely review our hiring practices and recruiting sources to eliminate both potential and actual bias in the hiring process.
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