Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

POSITION SUMMARY

BYLT Premium Basics is a dynamic and rapidly growing apparel company known for its innovative designs and premium quality products. We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our team. This is a key leadership role that will contribute to the company’s overall financial strategy, support operational decision making and drive financial performance.

As the Director of FP&A, you will lead and oversee all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for the company. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership, operations, marketing, and other departments to provide actionable insights that inform strategic decisions. You will also be responsible for optimizing financial processes, improving reporting capabilities, and ensuring the company’s financial health aligns with its business goals and growth trajectory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Planning, Strategy, Reporting and Analysis:

• Lead the development of the annual budget, long-term financial forecasts, and strategic plans.
• Work with senior leadership to align financial goals with business objectives and growth strategies.
• Provide regular, detailed financial reporting and analysis, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis
• Identify key performance indicators to measure financial performance and operational effectiveness
• Oversee the preparation of rolling forecasts, ensuring that all assumptions and variables are clearly articulated and that forecasts are aligned with business goals
• Act as a key partner to business leaders to support decision making and ensure financial insights are integrated into day-to-day operations
• Analyze trends, market conditions, and operational metrics to identify opportunities and risks.
• Provide recommendations for improvement and support key business initiatives such as cost optimization and margin expansion
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify cost saving initiatives, optimize spending, and improve operational efficiency
• Lead and mentor a team of professionals, fostering a collaborative environment and developing their skills for career growth
• Oversee and drive improvements in financial systems and reporting tools, ensuring that data is accurate, timely and actionable for stakeholders across the organization
• Provide financial analysis and decision support for ad hoc projects, business case evaluations and other special requests from leadership

Merchandise Planning and Inventory Management:

• Collaborate closely with the merchandising team to develop financial plans and forecasts for seasonal and annual product assortments.
• Analyze and provide insights on sales trends, inventory turnover, and product margins to optimize product assortment and pricing strategies.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure optimal inventory levels, reduce markdowns, and support profitability.
• Provide financial oversight on merchandise purchasing and pricing strategies, ensuring that financial objectives are met while minimizing risk and maximizing gross margin.
• Evaluate inventory aging reports and product lifecycle analysis to ensure financial alignment with the company’s demand forecasts and merchandising objectives.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field; MBA or CFA designation is a plus
• 5 year’s work experience, preferably in FP&A group at an apparel company
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills combined with a solid understanding of business strategies and drivers
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling and performance reporting
• Demonstrated skills in fact-based analysis and presentation
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders
• Possess sound judgment and know when to escalate issues
• Experience and ability to develop and maintain complex financial models generate and key insights
• Strong work ethic with the ability to effectively juggle competing priorities and demands using good time management and communication skills
• Maintain a positive, flexible, client-service attitude with business teams
• A hands-on, take-charge financial professional with strong financial and analytical skills
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Strong business and common sense

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

BYLT provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any time without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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