Director, FP&A - Corporate Finance

Company Description

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

Job Description

Reporting to the VP of FP&A – Corporate & Strategic Finance, the Director of FP&A, Corporate Finance will play a key role in driving the financial performance and decision-making process at Vuori.  This role will lead a team responsible for the financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and providing strategic insights to senior management.  The Director will directly support and influence key business decisions and support the company’s financial objections. 

What you'll get to do: 

• Implement comprehensive financial planning processes and timeline of regular budgeting and forecasting, supporting long-term strategic planning in alignment with company objectives.
• Create culture of accountability through clear processes, communication of deadlines and management of business partnerships to deliver completed quality work in accordance with processes and due dates.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial reporting.
• Partner with FP&A –Commercial teams to ensure forecasts align with business strategies, priorities and current trends. 
• Support the content creation process for board/leadership materials and quarterly business reviews, integrating financial results with business performance storytelling.  Ensure narrative is consistent with business focus, current trends and variances to previously published forecasts are clear. 
• Own the consolidated financial forecast, including consolidated P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash flow. 
• Provide financial support and analysis for all corporate cost centers: Finance, Technology, People & Culture, Legal, Executive, Facilities and indirect Product teams.
• Ensure accuracy and alignment between FP&A forecasts and actual financial results in partnership with the accounting team, including comprehensive analysis of key expenses during forecast and close processes, supporting accrual justification and business accountability.
• Support consolidated financial models that integrate revenue, cost, capital expenditure, and cash flow projections.
• Identify and research variances to forecasts and prior year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and risks/opportunities.
• Support system implementations/enhancements (e.g. ERP, EPM tool).  Drive the development and implementation of financial tools, models and dashboards, enhancing efficiency and data accuracy.
• Partner with the Data & Analytics team to develop enterprise dashboards and expand financial reporting, leveraging existing technologies to automate financial reporting. 
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross functional teams at all levels of the organization.
• Lead and oversee members of the Corporate FP&A department, cultivating a high-performing team and fostering their professional growth.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

Who you are: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree from an accredited university in accounting or finance.
• Certified Public Accountant or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance experience, preferably in consumer goods or another inventory-related field, at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting techniques.
• Advanced analysis and excel skills, and familiarity using and extracting data from various systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking with natural curiosity to find the answer. 
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strategic mindset and the ability to think proactively about the company’s financial future.
• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to accuracy and precision.
• Knowledge of industry-specific financial regulations and compliance.
• Familiarity Microsoft Office, BI tools
• Apparel industry and experience with Microsoft d365, EPM toolsets, Shopify a plus.

Additional Information

Our investment in you:

At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees: 

• Health Insurance 
• Savings and Retirement Plan  
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks 
• Paid Time Off  
• Wellness & Fitness benefits  

The salary range for this role is $175,000 per year - $215,000 per year. This role is bonus eligible. 

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.