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VF Corporation The North Face: Director, FPA Global Brands in Denver, Colorado
Director of FP&A: Become the Newest Member of the VF Family
Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next?
At VF, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. As a purpose-led, performance-driven company, we are committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and action. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture - visit VF Careers (https://www.vfc.com/careers) or www.vfc.com .
What will you do?
The global brands financial planning and analysis team serves as the critical partner for the brand’s global leadership team. The team is responsible for the development and analysis of all strategic, financial, and operational aspects of the brand’s Global business. The Director of FP&A will lead the financial planning process of the strategic future year plans, model new growth vectors and opportunities for continuous improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor progress against these growth initiatives. This will include financial checkpoints throughout the product creation process with a key focus on margin expansion, product KPI’s linked to the LRP, and financial gaps versus the strategic outlook. This individual will work closely and collaboratively with global brand leaders, global Merchandising Planning & Operations, Strategy, Supply chain and regional finance teams.
Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
Establish 3 year rolling financial plan (LRP) partnering with global strategy, global merch planning & Ops, product, supply chain and regional finance teams. Understand brand strategy and influence plans through a financial lens.
Analyze short term (actual and forecast) and long term (annual plan and strategic plan) business trends in all channels utilizing KPIs from multiple sources across the business and provide creative and innovation solutions that impact the business.
Understand all aspects and strategies of the brand and support global brand Presidents with BOD, ELT and ad hoc request/analysis through earnings and monthly/quarterly meeting cadence. Understand which channels and product could potentially accelerate and impact the business metrics.
Establish key milestones where finance can "influence" or drive additional perspective on margin expansion. This will include monitoring KPI’s which influence global pricing architecture, design to value, sourcing, fabric buys, price point adoption, regional line adoption, and checkpoints against growth initiatives.
Monitor/control global brand costs global marketing spend, product (design, merch, innovation, sustainability, etc) and Marketing teams. Define and align with HR hiring/promotion process to establish clear visibility/support for global brand President and leadership team.
Support Global DT/SC on future investments needs (regional/global roll-up) to set brand driven expectations based on strategic initiatives and growth drivers.
Support global initiatives and savings across PDP, fixtures, and additional consolidation efforts to region/global P&L’s.
Establish standardized global cost framework to enable clear accountability and comparison of Global and regional cost structures within the brand.
Support global Go-to-Market (GTM) process providing feedback and sharing gaps versus 3YP assumptions and updating rolling models based on adjustments to growth initiatives and assortment.
Coordinate and consolidate the brand’s global financials to ensure a holistic view of the brands’ current performance against prior year and financial plan. This will including building global commentary on key financial variances with a focus on consumer/marketing, product, and marketplace.
Drive adherence to operating budgets and achieve annual SG&A savings goals to fuel further brand investment.
Coordinate, consolidate and provide product-level revenue reporting to support Global brand leaders and various GTM, GSM, and other commercial planning processes.
Manage one Sr. analyst and assist in the development of department personnel through mentoring, teaching, support of department initiatives, and positive attitude.
Support business partners with key strategic initiatives and ad hoc requests through data gathering, analytics and putting together a business case for review by Senior Management.
Analyze short term (actual and forecast) and long term (annual plan and strategic plan) business trends in all channels utilizing KPIs from multiple sources across the business.
What do you need to succeed?
Years of Related Professional Experience: 8 Education/Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or other related discipline, and a minimum of 8 years of related professional experience. Master’s degree or CPA preferred.
5+ years of people leadership experience
Fortune 500 publicly traded company experience in a matrix organization performing Financial Analysis and Planning strongly preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and convey data to different levels within the organization
Strong financial modeling skills, especially income statement and cash flow analysis
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Outstanding PC skills in Microsoft environment, including spreadsheet, database, word processing and presentation capabilities
Ability to work closely with the Finance and Operations staffs while driving a results-oriented culture and an atmosphere of accountability
Ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment & to be a team player
Highly organized & achievement-oriented self-starter, able to handle multiple demands & competing priorities
Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical skills
Ability to effectively present findings to management in a clear and concise manner
Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:
Varies, minimum travel required
Hybrid Office Arrangement - 4 days per week in office, 1 day remote work
What do we offer you?
At VF, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.
To learn more about VF’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com (https://www4.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30716&co_affid=vfcorp) and click “Looking to Join VF”.
To learn more about VF’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.vfc.com.
Now WE have a question for YOU.
Are you in?
Hiring Range :
$142,560.00 USD - $178,200.00 USD annually
Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Benefits at VF Corporation : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
P lease note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.
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