What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President, Finance position at Edible Arrangements, LLC?
Vice President, Finance
Who are we and what do we do?
Fruit was just the beginning. Since our founding in 1999, we’ve evolved over 25 years into an industry leader and modern gifting destination for celebrating the moments that matter. In addition to a robust online e-commerce hub, our vast retail footprint includes nearly 1,000 locally owned and operated franchise locations globally.
With offerings that go beyond our iconic fresh fruit bouquets to include baked treats, fresh flowers, dessert boards, platters, and more, our vast collection of delicious treats and innovative gifts are perfect for treating yourself and others.
No matter the occasion or moment, there’s an edible® for that.
Through all our incredible years, we’ve remained committed to our 5Ps:
- Our promise– Experiences that WOW.
- Our products–Remarkably fresh.
- Our places– Interactive and creative.
- Our People– Create special memories.
- Our purpose–To celebrate what’s good in life.
Purpose:
As our VP of Finance, you’ll play a key role providing comprehensive financial and business support across the Edible organization. This pivotal role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and collaborates closely with the Controller and FP&A team. As a strategic partner, you will engage with senior management to drive financial performance and support business objectives.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established company and contribute to its ongoing success and growth trajectory.
Location: This position will work onsite out of our Corporate Office in Sandy Springs, GA.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as Edible’s senior finance leader, reporting directly to the CFO, with responsibility for shaping the company’s financial strategy and providing strong leadership to the finance team, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and fostering a culture of high performance
- Enhance the financial planning and analysis function, focusing on accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling
- Serve as a commercial partner to non-financial executive stakeholders by providing financial insights, analyses, and recommendations that drive informed decision-making, business growth, and expansion
- Collaborate with the CFO on capital-raising initiatives, including debt financing, equity transactions, and executing mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures to align with the company’s growth strategy
- Identify financial risks and opportunities for the business, ensuring appropriate risk management policies are in place to protect the company’s financial health
- Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
- Monitor budget adherence across departments, ensuring spending aligns with corporate objectives and financial targets
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Proven track record scaling companies effectively
- Experience with food-service or retail store unit economics is highly desirable
- Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis required
- Strong organizational and communication skills are essential
- The ability to build robust relationships with non-financial stakeholders is critical
- Professional CPA and/or MBA certification is preferred.
What We Offer:
- Strong team-oriented environment, emphasizing cross-functional partnerships
- The stability and resources of an industry-leading company successfully operating for 25 years, with the agility and innovation of a startup, allowing you to make a significant impact and shape our future
- Growth & Development – Each team member has a visible and immediate impact on the business, offering abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth as we scale in size and sophistication
- Healthcare plans that include health/dental/vision insurance, 401K Plan, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, flexible spending account options and more
- Paid time off, including sick days & holidays to support work-life balance
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, and disability, status as a veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran, or being a member of the Reserves or National Guard.
