Director, Finance

Centric Brands•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together. Centric Brands is looking for a dynamic, creative and resourceful Director of Finance to join its team. This individual must be a self-starter and team player who takes initiative, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited about joining a team on a journey to accelerate transformation across Centric Brands. The Director of Finance will report to the EVP, Finance and Planning and will support all financial activity for the Kids Division. The position will be responsible for all aspects of Financial Planning & Analysis including but not limited to forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, month-end close and variance analysis. This role requires significant accuracy and deep attention to detail.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
10+ years professional experience in corporate finance, accounting or financial planning & analysis.
Strong critical thinking skills and understanding of budgeting, planning and closing processes.
Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
Meets and manages deadlines effectively.
Self-motivated and self-directed, with a positive attitude.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Pro-active team player with a desire to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA preferred
Fashion or Consumer Products industry experience is strongly preferred.
BPC/SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain forecasting/budgeting P&Ls for Global Kids business covering US, Canada, Europe, as well as develop ad hoc financial models to address business needs.
Bridge and reconcile variances vs prior forecast, budget, and prior year, providing clear and concise fact-based commentary regarding what happened in the business
Identify, track and analyze key metrics that impact the business.
Manage the identification of trends, opportunities, and risks to inform management decisions.
Partner with accounting and others in divisional finance to complete the month end close, closely managing dilution (including customer terms, violations and margin support), returns, operational expenses, and balance sheet requirements.
Partner with sales, planning, and accounting in preparing and owing dilution and returns accruals and balance sheet reconciliations
Work directly with HR and leadership to forecast and analyze headcount and organizational costs
Work closely with planning and operations team on inventory projections, leveraging forecasts to develop inbound and outbound plans by warehouse
Partner with A/R, sales, and planning teams to issue credit memos and reconcile write-offs
ATS/Obsolete/SMO Inventory Management and Reporting
Review monthly P&L results with functional department heads
Partner with various levels of finance and cross-functionally among the business to ensure alignment on priorities and direction.
Identify and act on opportunities to automate, streamline and improve reporting, budgeting and operational processes.
Support company with cashflow and balance sheet planning (as necessary).
Support day-to-day operations with various finance functions.
Provide cost/benefit analysis of various financial elements of potential new initiatives.
Lead in preparation of monthly management presentations/reporting packages.
Finance point of contact on SAP including profit center management and overall financial design.
Identify and act on opportunities to automate, streamline and improve reporting and budgeting procedures.
Ad-hoc analyses as needed.
Manage 1 Sr Analyst currently

Benefits

industry-competitive salary
comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision)
matching 401(k)
Summer Fridays
generous PTO
merchandise discounts
excellent career development opportunities
work environment that reflects our industry leadership
social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in
D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation
Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated