Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Location : Dearborn, MIDepartment : FinanceReports to : VP, Financial Planning and AnalysisJob Classification : RemoteFLSA : ExemptJob Band : ExecutiveJob SummaryThe Director of Corporate FP&A will serve as a trusted, strategic partner to the Finance organization as well as key leaders across the Company. This role will be critical in guiding and supporting senior leadership on company financial performance to ensure that key metrics and expected return on investments are achieved. This individual will contribute to defining and executing on the vision for how FP&A will support changes to our business around inventory turn management, business unit profit and loss oversight, IMU margin management, and modeling to support key decisions for achieving the Company’s long range financial goals and strategies. This dynamic role is required to deliver exceptional leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Acting as a consultative advisor, the person in this role is expected to create healthy debate with business partners on critical decisions to ensure all options are considered and the best path is chosen.Representative ResponsibilitiesActively participate in long-range company strategy development and lead the Finance team in the related financial modeling. Provide financial guidance and counsel to influence strategic decision-making and development of medium to long-range plans to establish financial metrics (i.e. Revenue, IMU, Inventory Turn, Operating Income) and effectively monitor progress against them.Develop executive level summaries to clearly articulate long-term financial objectives and lead the process around effectively linking these long-range plans into the annual planning process.Lead the Company’s Quarterly Business Review (QBR) including the development of consistent templates, tools, and coordination of a wide variety of cross-functional partners.Partner closely with the Business Transformation office and act as the lead Finance representative regarding providing consult and coordination of financial modeling, measurement, and hindsight of corporate strategic initiatives.Lead the FP&A team in evaluating the financial impact of new business opportunities including but not limited to business development strategies, new product and service offerings, and technology solutions.Direct the corporate FP&A team in all activities associated with the Company’s corporate operating and shared service departments.Oversee FP&A efforts to improve reporting, planning and analysis capabilities.Drive the development of annual budget plans while identifying and prioritizing critical investments that deliver against short and long-term strategies.Contribute to complex, large scale strategic projects to drive optimal financial outcomes, improved efficiencies, and scalability for the business.Establish and maintain best practices, processes, and systems for financial planning, analysis, and reporting.Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.Strong leadership, management, and coaching skills, with the ability to hire, motivate, and develop a high-performing team of Corporate FP&A professionals.Required EducationBachelor's Degree Required in Accounting/FinanceMBA or CPA preferredRequired Skills & Experience12+ years of relevant experience working in an FP&A or Accounting Capacity6+ years of FP&A experience working in the apparel or consumer products industry with multiple channels of business is preferredStrong business acumen with demonstrated ability to understand the functional interdependencies throughout the organization.Strong technical skills, including proficiency in financial modeling, analysis, and reporting.Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams, utilize outstanding influencing skills, and demonstrate strong senior-level communication skills.Analytical and creative problem solver with a flexible approach that can accommodate the evolving business needs.Demonstrated leadership of a high functioning finance organization and the ability to develop and lead a team of direct reports.Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsTypical office environment; office setting. Extended periods of time sitting, standing, typing on a computer is required.Willing to work some weekends if necessary.Travel may be required approximately 5%.This position has a Hybrid location: Associate will work on-site regularly as needed for work activities.Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.

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