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Senior Manager – Strategy and FP&a
| Company | a.k.a. Brands |
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| Location | Newport Beach, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $160000 – $180000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
- 6-8+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, or investment banking, preferably with direct-to-consumer or omni-channel consumer brands
- Advanced Excel / financial modeling skills
- Proficiency with software systems and applications such as NetSuite, Anaplan, Planful, Tableau, and PowerBI
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on financial modeling, forecasting, and data analysis tools
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment
- Strong organizational and leadership skills with ability effectively monitor project timelines and manage to key deadlines
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and business needs with a desire to continuously learn, expand, and improve
Responsibilities
- Own and manage long-term, annual, and quarterly financial planning processes for our streetwear brands, including our cash and operating forecasts
- Lead the development and presentation of P&L projections, highlighting key assumptions and risks
- Monitor key financial metrics and operational / marketing KPIs, ensuring they are tracked, understood, and actionable
- Build and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to deliver real-time visibility into financial and operational performance
- Lead weekly and monthly business reviews
- Perform scenario analyses, cost-benefit evaluations, and deep dives into specific business challenges to uncover growth opportunities and improve operational efficiency
- Evaluate new initiatives, such as product launches, marketing initiatives, pricing strategies, market expansion, and M&A
- Compare performance against key peers
- Mentor and guide junior team members and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
- Drive process enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability in financial planning and reporting
- Stay abreast of financial tools, systems, and industry trends to leverage technology for enhanced performance and forecasting accuracy
Preferred Qualifications
- Apparel industry experience is a strong plus
