La Senza · 7 hours ago
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expLa Senza is a leading brand in women's lingerie and intimate apparel, dedicated to empowering women through quality products. They are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis to lead financial planning processes and provide insightful analysis to support decision-making, driving financial performance and fostering collaboration across departments.
E-CommerceFashionLifestyleLingerie
Responsibilities
Responsible for managing and analyzing key components of the company’s P&L, including but not limited to; sales, gross margin, store payroll, and occupancy costs
Lead the development of sales, margin, and store payroll budgets and forecasts, ensuring timely and accurate financial projections
Support the Real Estate organization in creating store pro-forma financials, monitoring capital spend, and analyzing the existing store portfolio
Partner closely with business leaders to drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making
Collaborate cross-functionally with departments including Merchandising, Planning, Stores, and Real Estate to deliver financial analysis and serve as a trusted advisor
Continuously enhance budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency
Implement best practices and leverage technology to streamline financial operations
Lead special projects and financial initiatives to optimize business performance and operational effectiveness
Build and maintain financial and operational models to support forecasting and scenario planning
Partner with a team of finance professionals, fostering collaboration and professional growth across the accounting and finance function
Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports and analyses to leadership
Consolidate and interpret financial results, forecasts, and plans for review with senior leadership
Maintain strict confidentiality of all company and customer information
Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Strategic, business-minded finance professional with the ability to analyze and interpret financial results to guide sound business decisions that support La Senza's goals
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to draw actionable insights from large data sets and make clear business recommendations
Skilled in partnering across functions to discuss financial plans and variances, align on targets, identify risks and opportunities, and evaluate business cases
Proven ability to drive process improvements across FP&A functions, including reporting, automation, and financial systems
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly articulate financial insights and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional teams
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail while maintaining accuracy under pressure
Experience managing and developing team members, including providing mentorship, feedback, and career development support
Energetic and hands-on leader with a strong sense of ownership and urgency; comfortable rolling up sleeves when needed
Operates with a growth mindset, open to new ideas and continuous improvement
Flexible, positive, and collaborative attitude with a passion for learning
Strong understanding of corporate finance principles and solid accounting knowledge
8–12 years of progressive experience in FP&A, ideally within the retail industry
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA preferred)
Commitment to scheduled hours with flexibility to work additional hours as needed based on business priorities
Preferred
MBA preferred
Company
La Senza
Empowering women worldwide to feel sexy and confident every day with fashion lingerie.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-12-13Acquired
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