Director of Finance - EMEA
Yeti
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Posted:
April 10, 2023
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Onsite
About the position
YETI is seeking a Director of Finance to support their EMEA operations in Amsterdam. Reporting to the Managing Director of YETI EMEA, this individual will be responsible for all Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) activities, accounting close, reporting & ad hoc analysis, and providing analytical support to the MD of YETI EMEA. The successful candidate must be highly analytical, a collaborative problem-solver, and able to communicate effectively across the organization. This is a critical role that will have a tremendous impact on YETI’s EMEA business as the company continues to scale and grow globally.
Responsibilities
- Lead Financial Planning and Analysis activities across the region, including weekly sales outlooks, monthly P&L outlooks, quarterly forecasting, and annual budgeting.
- Support the month-end close process via P&L variance analysis versus prior periods and versus forecasts / budgets.
- Partner with the other members of the YETI EMEA leadership team to drive the business to hit sales and profitability commitments.
- Provide analysis of monthly financial & operational results, including the interpretation of current month performance as a predictive tool for attainment of quarterly and full year performance expectations.
- Implement financial reporting and planning processes that are consistent with the other YETI regions.
- Develop daily and weekly reporting across all revenue channels to determine the overall health of the business.
- Partner with the Digital Analytics team to use metrics such as traffic, conversion, and average order value to report on and better forecast our eCommerce business.
- Plan, report, and manage sales operating expenses, including sales commissions and account marketing spend.
- Conduct analyses to gain deeper insights into our business and help management understand how to scale, manage, and grow the business predictably and profitably.
- Lead projects and initiatives focused on improving productivity and simplifying processes throughout the organization.
- Generate Monthly Business Review, Board of Director, and other management presentations.
- Own various ad hoc analysis and presentations as needed.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in finance or accounting with strong academic credentials
- At least 10 years of finance experience supporting Europe, primarily in an FP&A function and at least 6 years of leadership experience
- Experience with fast growing consumer brands sold through both retail and eCommerce channels
- Experience working with the headquarters team for a global brand
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- SAP experience a plus
- Executive presence and attention to detail are essential to this role
- Self-starter and persistent, with strong analytical and organizational skills
- Known for developing and delivering results on a timely basis
- Able to work in an ambiguous, fast-growing, team-first environment
- Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills