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LifeVantage Corporation · 1 week ago

DIRECTOR Financial Planning & Analysis

LifeVantage Corporation is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis who will serve as a strategic business improvement partner and financial manager reporting to the CFO. The role involves analyzing financial reports, managing forecasting, leading budgeting processes, and contributing to financial thought leadership across functions.

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Responsibilities

Analyze and present financial reports for all assigned segments in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly and annual financial performance statements. Integrate with in-place financial reporting rhythms and approaches, advocating and designing improvements as appropriate
Manage forecasting and build cost models and other information that can be used for functional and business investment analysis, expansion planning, business communication, etc
Contribute analytical perspectives and financial thought leadership to the functions. Influence and educate leadership in contemporary financial management, performance metrics, outsourcing strategies, and other cost reduction or performance improvement methodologies. Lead and/or support projects to strengthen their financial and measurement rigor
Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning processes for assigned units. Monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status
Design and lead major investment (capital or operating budgets) presentation and approval, orchestrating education and involvement of appropriate decision-makers, assuring appropriate financial rigor
Establish strong quantitative approaches to costing, planning, development, and performance reporting appropriate to each function. Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices
Assure functions are aware of and consider options for outsourced 3rd party support to improve efficiency, cost and other objectives
Manage the Business Intelligence and Analytics teams to ensure the company has financially sound reports and insightful analysis needed to effectively manage the business
Oversee product pricing function, including developing pricing models and margin analysis
Closely coordinate with the sales and marketing functions to analyze revenue, promotion activities and key operating metrics for the Company

Qualification

Financial analysisBudget preparationStrategic planningFinancial reportingPeople leadershipBusiness intelligenceQuantitative analysisBusiness curiosityPC applicationsCommunication skillsProject organizationIntegrity

Required

BA/BS in Business, Finance, or related field essential
Minimum 10 years' experience in demanding financial management roles, ideally requiring and providing broad business, analytical and operations measurement/management experience. At least 5 of the years must have been in large, complex, publicly traded, multi-business unit corporations
Minimum 5 years' experience in leading preparation of budgets, financial plans, strategic planning to align with Corporation and business units. The ideal candidate will have experience bearing final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area
Minimum 5 years' experience serving on leadership teams, achieving significant portion of results through influence, collaboration and thought leadership rather than (or in addition to) direct control
Deep financial acumen; understanding of financial analysis concepts and supporting methodology and software for effective decision-making. Quantitative in essential orientation; focuses on metrics to illustrate thoughts, processes, impact, etc
Solid experience demonstrating strong planning ability and consistent success in orchestrating the complexities of timely and accurate budgeting, financial reporting, with contingencies (external and internal relationships, internal back-up plans, redundancies, etc.) in place to assure fail-safe performance
Skill as both individual performer and leader in efficient and insightful financial reporting and analysis
People leadership skills: coaching, team building, managing through change
Strong business curiosity and awareness; practices continuous learning and effective and stimulating learning in others
Strong work and project organizational skills. Ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated success in relationship building, influencing and collaborating with all levels of the organization; strong, contemporary presentation skills
Highest level of business and personal integrity
Self-sufficient in contemporary office environment. Demonstrated skills/knowledge of PC applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred

Master's Degree in Business Administration or other business area strongly preferred

Company

LifeVantage Corporation

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LifeVantage inspires the remarkable through wellness products and entrepreneurial programs that help people feel better and fuel their purpose.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$7.63M
2012-09-12IPO
2010-02-10Debt Financing· $2.63M
2009-07-13Series Unknown· $1.5M

Leadership Team

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Steven Fife
President and Chief Executive Officer
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