VP Financial Planning & Analysis

VP FP&A is a newly created role which is meant to be the right hand to the CFO. The ideal candidate is already doing the job or doing the job and have not been given the title yet.

Strong FP&A background, proven promotion / advancement, MUST BE HANDS ON and an expert modeler. You are an expert modeler, skilled dot connector and storyteller, and have a passion for understanding how all parts of the business work and having opinions based on data and personal business acumen

The VP will be in HQ one week per month during closing.

At David's Bridal, we empower our customers and our employees to stay true to their dreams and find the one, whether that means the wedding dress that matches her personal style-or the career that's a perfect fit. We're looking for leaders with diverse backgrounds and fresh ideas to help create a uniquely personal retail experience.

Join a company that dominates the products in their category - 1 out of 3 being sold by them and taking care of them with one of the highest customer service scores in retail!

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General Summary : The VP, Financial Planning & Analysis oversees the global financial planning and analysis function for all channels and countries of operation. The incumbent will partner with Sr. Management inclusive of senior leaders across Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, and Operations to develop financial forecasting scenarios to determine strategies to achieve financial return objectives. Additionally, the incumbent provides analyses of performance verses operating budgets / prior year and presents overall financial results, using this information to drive future decisions. This role provides an opportunity to leverage advanced financial planning and analysis skills to act as a critical contributor within a highly motivated and skilled senior team.

Principal Functions and Responsibilities :

• Leads interactions with Executive Leadership team to provide insightful, timely and accurate updates and recommendations around :
• Ongoing financial performance, trends, and KPIs
• Financial plans and projections
• Predictive Analytics
• Strategic projects and financial investments
• Ad hoc business analytics
• Oversees all budget planning processes inclusive of monthly outlook and review process.
• Understands business objectives, creates analysis and tools to identify issues, provide recommendations for improvement and drives decisions to optimize results.
• Enhances internal processes and systems
• Delivers key data and financial metrics to Sr. Management to drive short and long-term business decisions to sustain and / or augment competitive advantage.
• Spearheads various processes and provides financial modeling and forecasting.
• Oversees the FP&A brand assignments across the Financial Planning team to facilitate efficient department operations and ensures accuracy of all consolidated data.
• Delivers technical expertise to identify, analyze, and provide recommendations to complex accounting and business issues.
• Provides direction, guidance, support and training to all members of the Financial Planning team.

Other Duties and Responsibilities :

Job Specifications : Education

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Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to highlight the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Actual duties and responsibilities will vary.

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Full Time Opportunity - A comprehensive benefits package is available.

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Our mission at David's Bridal is to embrace the ideas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It is our goal to build a workforce that is as representative as the customers we serve. We vow to create a culture where all forms of diversity are celebrated and seen as valuable.

David's Bridal encourages applications from all qualified candidates. David's Bridal has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact Human Resources at humanresources@dbi.com or 610.943.5048 if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Disclaimer : The preceding job description has been designed to highlight the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Actual duties and responsibilities will vary. The standard base pay range for this role is posted with a minimum and maximum rate.

The starting rate of pay offered will vary based on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, training, and / or experience, and internal equity. This base pay range of $185,000- $278,000 / year is specific to the state this role is posted in and may not be applicable to other locations. At David's Bridal, it is rare for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range in their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the details and circumstances of each position and candidate.