Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Director Financial Planning & Analysis Location US-TN-Brentwood Job ID 2024-22527 Location Brentwood, TN (NSSC) Category Finance Overview

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis will lead the FP&A department. This position is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling and analysis, as well as supporting business partners across all functions and driving good decision-making through sound financial judgment.

Responsibilities

Budgeting

Develop the long range plan in partnership with the CFO, helping to establish goals for the business and to identify and quantify the initiatives to achieve themLead an efficient annual budgeting process for both the P&L and capital expendituresProvide support to functional department teams in providing financial data required for budget preparationRefine process for monthly sales and payroll budgeting by store

 Forecasting

Lead financial forecast process to maximize financial performanceMaintain forecast model (B/S, P&L, Cash Flow), and model scenarios as appropriate to give management perspective on performance gaps to plan, financial implications of trends, and levels of riskAdjust capital and expense forecasts as needed based on trends and feedback from functional department heads

  Strategic Analysis

Lead in-depth financial, variance, and trend analysis for key business drivers and metrics; Interpret results and articulate actionable recommendations that maximize profitability Work with Project Management team to assess ROI for suggested projects and help monitor actual versus budgeted spendAssist Real Estate team with creation of pro formas for potential new stores and store conceptsComplete lease versus buy analyses to ensure appropriate financial decisionsProvide cost/benefit analysis of various financial elements of potential new initiatives

Financial Reporting

Maintain and continuously improve the financial and KPI reporting structure of the business to support decisions and to provide senior leaders visibility into financial and business trends, risks and opportunitiesEffectively manage information flows from multiple systems, and partner with management and IS to develop streamlined financial reporting and analyticsManage the Company's monthly financial variance process, including quarterly cross-departmental review meetingsPrepare presentations, scorecards and dashboards in support of board meetings, senior leadership meetings and various meetings within the Company

Operational Support

Provide support to all functional departments in preparing ad hoc financial analysis and assist with cost reduction initiativesCommunicate with departments regarding financial information and establish strong relationships with departmental peers

 Investor Relations

Assist the CFO with creation of investor presentation materials that accurately project the growth opportunity of the CompanyProvide support to the CFO and CEO in preparation of quarterly Earnings Release

 Management/Leadership

Manage FP&A team members and drive productivity and continuous process improvement in the finance function to deliver greater efficiency and effectivenessProvide financial leadership, P&L management, and strategic support for business Champions and demonstrates a commitment to Kirkland’s Values Qualifications Bachelors or higher degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA or CPA preferredMinimum 10 years of finance and accounting experience Preferred 5+ years’ experience in retail environmentExcellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills Expertise in Excel, financial modeling, scenario/sensitivity analysis, ROI and NPV analysesAbility to develop strong cross-functional business partnerships and to lead and influence others outside of direct reporting lines A sharp eye for evaluating existing processes and identifying gaps and areas for improvement, as well as the ability to develop and implement new processes Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and articulate ideas, analysis results, and actionable recommendations Demonstrated success leading a high-performing team and consistently producing results that exceed expectationsStrong knowledge of finance and accounting principlesExcellent project management skills and attention to detail. Able to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment and re-prioritize with easeSuperior professionalism, discretion, and judgmentLawson experience a plusAbility to sit at a computer for extended periods of time Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.

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