VP, Finance - WSS

Foot Locker•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$240,000 - $300,000

About The Position

The Vice President, Finance serves as the senior finance leader for WSS, partnering directly with the SVP/General Manager to drive profitable growth, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. The role leads financial planning and analysis, accounting, payroll, financial reporting, performance management, strategic planning, and investment decision support for the WSS business. As a member of the WSS Leadership Team, the VP, Finance provides financial stewardship, ensuring sound financial management, operational discipline, compliance, and alignment with corporate objectives. The position combines strategic planning and growth initiatives with responsibility for the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of finance, accounting, and payroll operations. The role leads and develops teams across FP&A, Accounting, Payroll, and Business Finance; oversees the WSS P&L and financial operations; and partners with business and corporate leaders on planning, investment decisions, performance improvement, and resource allocation.

Requirements

15+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, operational finance, or corporate finance.
Experience partnering directly with General Managers, Presidents, or senior operating leaders to drive business performance.
Strong background managing a business unit P&L and supporting complex operational and commercial decision-making.
Expertise in financial planning, accounting, forecasting, financial reporting, strategic analysis, and business performance management.
Experience leading accounting and payroll functions, including oversight of financial controls, compliance, and reporting processes.
Success leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders within a complex, matrixed organization.
Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
Exceptional executive communication and financial storytelling skills, including translating complex information into actionable business recommendations.
Strategic thinking and strong commercial instincts.
Customer-obsessed and trend-focused.
Data-driven decision-making and strong financial acumen.
Collaborative leadership that builds trust and alignment across teams.
Ability to balance long-term vision with in-season agility.
Independent, self-motivated team player.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced financial qualification.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary financial advisor and strategic business partner to the SVP/General Manager and WSS Leadership Team.
Lead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management for the WSS business.
Drive financial accountability through reporting, KPI management, and actionable financial insights.
Develop recommendations to support revenue growth, profitability improvement, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation.
Identify business risks and opportunities and recommend ways to improve financial performance.
Lead annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and long-range strategic plans.
Partner with business leaders to evaluate growth opportunities, market expansion, strategic partnerships, and capital investments.
Develop business cases, scenario analyses, and financial models for executive decision-making.
Translate strategic priorities into financial roadmaps, resource requirements, and performance targets.
Support initiatives designed to drive sustainable earnings growth and business expansion.
Own and oversee the WSS P&L, including revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and profitability metrics.
Establish and monitor KPIs for business performance and operational effectiveness.
Lead monthly and quarterly business reviews, identifying trends, risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
Partner with operational and commercial leaders on productivity, cost optimization, and margin enhancement.
Align financial objectives with operational execution.
Provide financial leadership for strategic growth initiatives, transformation efforts, and productivity programs.
Lead planning, tracking, and realization of business synergies and cost-saving opportunities.
Evaluate investment opportunities and maintain accountability for expected returns and business outcomes.
Partner with procurement and operational leaders to drive sustainable savings and improve resource allocation.
Establish governance for investment evaluation, ROI measurement, and benefit realization tracking.
Oversee financial support for Human Resources, Legal, Payroll, and other business support functions.
Lead workforce planning, compensation analysis, organizational investment planning, and productivity measurement.
Partner with functional leaders to balance strategic investments with financial performance objectives.
Support organizational planning and resource allocation aligned with business priorities.
Provide executive oversight of accounting, payroll, and financial operations.
Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting and payroll processes.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including financial statement preparation, account reconciliation, and management reporting.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
Lead payroll governance and administration, ensuring accurate, timely compensation and compliance with applicable wage and labor regulations.
Partner with corporate accounting and finance teams on audits, compliance initiatives, and statutory reporting.
Continuously improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, controls, and systems.
Maintain a strong control environment that promotes effective risk management and financial stewardship.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing organization across FP&A, Accounting, Payroll, and Business Finance.
Foster accountability, collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
Develop organizational capability through coaching, succession planning, leadership development, and talent retention initiatives.
Champion process improvements, finance transformation, and technology enhancements that improve business support and decision-making.
Establish performance expectations and development pathways for current and future finance leaders.