Senior Financial Analyst, Global Timberland: Become the Newest Member of the VF Family

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What will you do?

A day in the life of a Senior Financial Analyst, Global Timberland at VF looks a little like this.

The Senior Financial Analyst, Global Timberland will report to the Director of FP&A, Global Timberland. 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 creating and analyzing all short term and long-term strategic planning, financial, and operational aspects of the brand’s global business. You will partner with the director to play a critical role in 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, 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:

Develop an understanding of Timberland global business and provide financial and decision-support analytics to the Global Leadership team to support key business initiatives and decisions.

Alongside the Director, support the 3 year rolling financial plan (LRP) partnering with the global strategy, global merch planning & Ops, product, supply chain and regional finance teams. Understand the brand strategy and support in drawing conclusions through financial analysis.

Support in the preparation of presentations for executive leadership teams, Board of Directors, and ad hoc requests and analysis through earnings and monthly/quarterly meeting cadence.  

Support in the financial modeling and draw financial insights on product margin, including developing an understanding of the global pricing architecture and global cost framework.

Support global Go-to-Market (GTM) process and global leadership team in identifying gaps versus the 3YP assumptions and updating rolling models based on adjustments to growth initiatives and assortment.

Create and maintain standardized tools to that enable the team to execute the consolidation of the brand’s global financials.  This will include aggregating commentary on key financial variances with a focus on consumer/marketing, product, and marketplace.

Partner with the global functions to ensure adherence to operating budgets and achieve annual SG&A savings goals to fuel further brand investment.

Monitor global brand costs and support the monthly close and reporting for the global cost centers by maintaining ownership of the monthly forecast and the annual plan process for these areas with a strong attention to detail.

Support the consolidation of product-level revenue reporting, supporting Global brand leaders and various GTM, GSM, and other commercial planning processes.

Support business partners with key strategic initiatives and ad hoc requests through data gathering, analytics and by being a critical team member in pulling together business cases for review by Senior Management.

Analyze short term (actual and forecast) and long term (annual plan and strategic plan) business trends in various channels utilizing KPIs from multiple sources across the business.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your three years of experience and professional achievements. 

Years of Related Professional Experience: 3+

Education/Position Requirements:

Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics. MBA, CFA or CPA is a plus.

Strong financial background; exceptional analytical and modelling skills.

3-5 years of experience in the FP&A function at a multinational company, preferably in consumer-related or retail industries.  Target industry experience does not need to be limited to apparel retailers.

Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment with evolving business needs strategic thinking and problem solving skills

Skills for Success:

Project management skills: efficient, organized and collaborative, able to keep track of multiple streams of work.

Ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment & to be a team player

Highly organized & achievement-oriented

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Business acumen: understanding of the product lifecycle & to think creatively, with high foresight & holistic strategic mindset

Strong interpersonal skills as well as ability to collaborate as a cross-functional team player

Knowledge and experience in financial concepts, budgeting, and forecasting with strong financial modelling skills

Excellent Excel, PowerPoint, data management and reporting skills

Strong appreciation for culture in a values-driven business

Ability to effectively present findings to management in a clear and concise manner

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements: 

Varies, minimum travel required

Hybrid Office Arrangement – 3 days per week in office, 2 days 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 and click “Looking to Join VF”.

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Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

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.

Please 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.

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