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OLLY PBC · 3 hours ago

Senior Finance Director, Head of Commercial Strategy & FP&A

OLLY is part of the VMS Co-Op, a group of fast-growing companies in the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements space. They are seeking a Senior Finance Director to manage an $800M+ retail sales P&L, overseeing commercial strategy, execution, FP&A, and business performance for both OLLY and SmartyPants while leading a high-performing team and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve financial objectives.

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Responsibilities

P&L Ownership: Lead and manage the full $800M+ retail sales P&L for both OLLY and SmartyPants, driving commercial strategy, execution, and performance management across all business levels
Strategic Planning: Deliver monthly and annual results and develop robust 3-year strategic and financial plans to position the business for sustained growth
Team Leadership: Manage and develop a high-performing team of seven, partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Overheads across both operating companies. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance
Cross-Functional & Group Partnership: Collaborate with the Wellbeing Collective Central Team and Unilever Group to set targets, deliver financial commitments, align on reporting, and evaluate strategic initiatives for financial viability
Performance Forums: Own and lead key business forums, including internal performance reviews, quarterly business reviews with the Wellbeing Collective and Unilever, and the annual operating plan process
FP&A Community Building: Build a strong FP&A community across both operating companies, championing performance and in-year target delivery
Business Partnering & Insight: Provide strategic business partnering and financial insight to support business cases (e.g., Innovation, Transformations, Supply Chain, Strategic Investments) and evaluate in-flight initiatives against approved business cases, ensuring learnings are recycled into future planning
Reporting & Analytics: Enhance reporting capabilities by leveraging advanced tools and AI and upgrade the performance management framework to drive results in Sales (Trade), Marketing (Innovation & BMI), and Supply Chain (KPIs and performance indicators). Collaborate with Data & Analytics teams to design management reporting that enables agile decision-making
Harmonization: Lead the harmonization of reporting, tracking, and overall performance management processes across both OLLY and SmartyPants, ensuring consistency, transparency, and actionable insights at the VMS level
Talent Development: Design and launch programs to attract and develop top finance talent, including university recruitment and ongoing team capability building
Culture & Brand: Build personal and team brand across diverse business units and locations, acting as a visible, influential leader within the organization
Forums Owned: Monthly Performance Reviews, Quarterly Business Review Prep with VMS LT & Wellbeing CEO & CFO, Monthly Reviews with Wellbeing, Annual Operating Plan Lead, Reforecasting Lead

Qualification

P&L ManagementCommercial StrategyFP&AFinancial ModelingData AnalyticsBusiness PartneringTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsGrowth MindsetStrategic Thinking

Required

12+ years of progressive experience in commercial strategy, FP&A, or business leadership roles, ideally in CPG, nutrition, or retail
Demonstrated success in end-to-end P&L management and delivering commercial results on a scale
Strong track record of business partnering with global and local teams across multiple functions (Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, etc.)
Experience designing and implementing incentive programs and building high-performance teams
Proven ability to harmonize and standardize reporting and performance management across multiple business units
Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Strategic thinker with strong analytical, financial modeling, and leadership skills
Advanced proficiency in financial systems, reporting tools, and data analytics (e.g., Power BI, Anaplan, D365, AI-driven platforms)
Bachelor's degree required
Contagious commitment, competitive spirit, and a growth mindset
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, and matrixed environment

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Benefits

We pay 100% of the premiums for employee-only medical, dental + orthodontics, and vision insurance
4 weeks PTO + paid holidays + 12 Mental Health Days per year
100% Paid parental leave, Fertility + Adoption Benefits
Annual Bonus
401(k) plan with Employer Match
Hybrid Work + Wellness + Cell Phone Stipends
Free product

Company

OLLY PBC

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OLLY is a maker of premium nutrition and wellness products.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$6M
Key Investors
Serena Ventures
2019-04-18Acquired
2016-06-09Series B
2014-09-04Series Unknown· $6M

Leadership Team

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Gerry Chesser
CEO
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Hanneke Willenborg
Chief Executive Officer
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