Manager Brand Strategic Finance

PVH • New York, NY

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager will support the VP in driving strategic finance processes, reporting, and analysis across all product categories. This role will focus on consolidating global data, preparing financial reporting, and delivering insights that enable fact-based decision-making and effective steering of brand performance. The Manager will play a critical role in consolidating global financial data, ensuring reporting accuracy, and delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.

Requirements

• ~5-7 years of experience in (financial/merchandise) planning and financial management.
• 3-5 years global or cross-regional experience in managerial financial position in the retail or apparel industry is preferred.
• Direct experience with product categories, extensive experience in budgeting and category sales planning and pricing strategies within the apparel industry.
• Demonstrated success in delivering strategic analysis and guidance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain or related field required.
• Strategic thinking : ability to develop long range strategies across categories with, adopting a forward looking, out of the box, ideal state mentality.
• Strategic planning: develop and execute financial planning strategies, particularly in assessing new business opportunities, market expansions, or product launches.
• Analytical excellence: exceptional analytical financial modeling skills, translating complex data sets into clear insights and recommendations.
• Business acumen : deep understanding of the apparel industry, including P&L drivers in retail. Understanding of supply chain and how it impacts product profitability.
• Stakeholder management : ability to influence cross functional teams and senior stakeholders to align financial strategies with business goals.
• Consumer mindset : ability to create consumer-centric brand plans.
• Communication skills : persuasive verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Problem-solving : ability to challenge assumptions and recommend data driven actions.
• Process & tool improvement : proficiency in developing tools and streamlining reporting processes to improve transparency and decision-making.
• Systems & technical: advanced in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP or similar ERP/financial systems preferred.
• Business fluency in English (written and spoken).

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CMA recommended.

Responsibilities

• Brand Financial Planning and Reporting – across all categories: Support the long range (3-year) plan, annual budget, and in-season planning processes by preparing financial models, consolidating inputs from regional finance teams, and ensuring strategic targets set are aligned to global brand targets.
• Develop and maintain cross-category financial reporting, providing transparency on sales, margin, and cost drivers.
• Deliver regular performance tracking and variance analysis, highlighting risks and opportunities for brand profitability.
• Strategic Finance & Insights: Provide financial insights and scenario analysis to support global brand priorities, including pricing, product mix, and margin improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to defining the cost of growth across the various categories (Apparal, Jeans, Footwear, Shoes Bags & Accessories) through analysis and scenario modeling and partner with strategy and product teams to build out growth levers with associated financial estimates.
• Conduct ad hoc strategic analyses to evaluate business opportunities, risks, and macroeconomic impacts (f.e. licensed categories).
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate reporting of global results, estimates, and budgets.
• Prepare management presentations and financial materials for senior leadership reviews (Strategic Plan, Budget, Quarterly Management Review, .
• Uphold compliance with corporate financial policies and internal controls.
• Collaboration & Business Partnering: Act as a liaison between Global Brand Planning, Regional finance teams, Global Strategy and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure consistency in financial planning and reporting processes.
• Support the Senior Director Brand Planning and VP Global Finance in preparing consolidated financial updates for brand leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Supply, Procurement) to ensure financial considerations are integrated into decision-making.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, bonus programs, best in class medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.
• An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.
• Generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, and flexible work schedules.
• A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as, Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions, and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities.
• Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.
• Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.
• Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees