Sr Director, Financial Planning and Analytics - Marketing, Membership and Retail

Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Job Summary: The Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is a key role within our finance team, responsible for driving the financial strategy, planning, and analysis functions across the organization. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of financial metrics and a proven track record of leadership in financial planning and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Planning:

• Lead the Company's financial planning processes, including annual budgeting and long-range planning.
• Lead the recurring forecasting process, driving insights into forward-looking performance, including alternate scenarios and contingency plans.
• Partner with senior leadership to ensure budgets are aligned with operational plans and financial targets.

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Prepare and present recurring financial reports and analysis for senior leadership highlighting performance and trends and provide actionable insights to support leadership in achieving financial goals.
• Create and present monthly results, KPIs and forecast updates to senior leadership in monthly business review meetings.
• Innovate business analytics to identify and execute new ways to create business insights; identify new ways to align data with business knowledge and deliver incremental value.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Partner with VP Investor Relations on preparation for earnings calls.
• Partner with senior leadership to create Board materials.

Decision Support:

• Provide financial modeling to drive an understanding of the short and long-term financial implications (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow) for significant business decisions and/or investments.
• Support M&A activities as needed.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Manage and develop a high-performing FP&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor team members, provide coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure the team delivers accurate and timely financial information and analysis.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Establish strong cross-functional relationships to ensure alignment of financial plans with operational goals.
• Serve as a strategic partner to business unit leaders, providing financial insights and recommendations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven experience (typically 12+ years) in financial planning and analysis roles, with at least 7 years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Experience in strategic planning, scenario analysis, and business case development.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

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