VP, Finance

EWC Corporate LLC•Plano, TX

About The Position

The VP of Finance will be responsible for planning, forecasting, analytic processes, and business decision support analyses in all areas of the business. The position reports to the CFO and will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to develop strategies and initiatives aimed at developing new business opportunities and elevating the Network’s financial performance.

Requirements

Analytic skills necessary to understand key drivers of the EWC long range strategy and business model, and ability to align internal financial models with analyst and investor valuation models
Strong written and verbal communications skills and judgment regarding communication content are required to interact independently with various levels of management across the company
Strong collaboration and cross-functional skills to enable working across functions and at multiple levels
Proven track record developing, planning and forecasting models as well as managing the budget and forecasting process
Demonstrated ability to present analysis and insight to senior leadership and influence decision making
Strong computer and advanced analytical skills with working knowledge of relational databases
Expert understanding and application of financial and accounting terms and practices.
Expert ability to build and maintain financial models as well as complete understanding and knowledge of financial projections, ROI, comps, budgeting, sales projections, and long-range planning
Strict attention to detail and intensity around consistently delivering a high-quality work product is essential
Proven ability to recruit and coach and manage an analytic team
Able to lead and execute operational analysis
Effectively interfaces with other departments to achieve common goals
Demonstrated ability of creating impact through discussion, brainstorming and actions
Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills
Excellent leadership skills focused on people development and bench-strength building
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
10+ years progressive experience in a finance environment with exposure to general accounting, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, and corporate reporting
Minimum of 5 years in finance leadership role required
Must have prior experience leading a brand/operating unit FP&A team and experience as part of a Private Equity Sponsor portfolio company

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree highly preferred
Solid knowledge of the retail industry (preferred) and the specific accounting requirements associated with it
Retail or consumer products industry experience is highly preferred
Prior roles in FP&A highly preferred
CPA/CFA a plus
Franchise industry experience a plus

Responsibilities

Plays a key role in supporting the strategic planning process
Directs and maintains financial planning processes including annual operating plan, the 5-year strategic plan, and monthly and quarterly forecasts; reviews forecasts and trends of expenses and identifies issues and opportunities
Identifies and implements analytic processes to optimize investment allocation to achieve both strategic impact and targeted portfolio and brand returns. Ensures capabilities, proper procedures and tools are available to better support investment decisions and expansion strategies
Manages all capital market relationships and is closely aligned with the accounting department with respect to information required in support of EWC’s credit facility requirements
Works with business unit owners to define key performance indicators used to measure overall operational performance including supporting monthly departmental reviews of actual vs. forecast variances
Directs and oversees financial analysis and statistical studies
Directs and oversees the budgeting process
Prepares and maintains application financial models
Reviews data on historical and future trends in performance; develops reports and provides advice and counsel to management for development of appropriate actions
Provides leadership in the creation, implementation, and communication of financial information to the organization
Identifies internal and external analytic best practices and leads continuous improvement in planning and analytics at corporate and brands
Oversees the maintenance of Business Intelligence tools implemented by the Company
Provides functional business decision support
Acts as Finance lead to improve Network Center performance and 4-wall profitability
Leads the Cloud Based Software that automates the collection and consolidation of center level financial statements, including ongoing training and effective communication to franchisees on areas of opportunities vs. benchmarks
Develops the Field Finance annual plan
Develops and implements tools to drive improved performance (including trending, key performance metrics, return on investment, financial statement reviews, benchmarking, budgeting, and planning)
Develop center level KPIs/dashboards for all relevant network stakeholders including a systemic continuous dialogue with Franchisees on various topics of interest and best practices, including revenue growth drivers and expense management
Manages finance inquiries from Franchisees
Prepares Board of Director materials related to the Network performance, including monthly variance analysis relative to budget
Performs financial reporting, ad-hoc project analysis, and financial modeling using a broad range of tools, including Excel
Leads the planning, development and execution of business acumen and finance content for presentation at various events
Analyzes and develops current and future financial systems and reporting tools and formats for management
Build and leads a high performing FP&A team; Serves as a mentor / coach to develop staff to accomplish departmental objectives and deliverables
Performs other financial related duties as assigned