ROLE OVERVIEWWe are seeking a sharp, commercially minded Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis to join our Finance team. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, this high-visibility role sits at the center of our $2B+ business - partnering with senior leadership across Merchandising, Marketing, E-Commerce, and Retail to drive the financial narrative behind our brand. You will own the company's consolidated P&L planning process, deliver insightful management reporting, and bring a point of view to every business conversation you touch.
RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial Planning & Forecasting- Own the annual operating plan (AOP) and quarterly re-forecast processes for the consolidated P&L, including Net Sales, Gross Margin, and SG&A
- Build and maintain a rolling 12-month forecast model, incorporating volume drivers such as SKU count, sell-through rates, channel mix, and seasonal trends
- Partner with Merchandising and Buying teams to develop bottoms-up sales plans by category, channel, and geography
- Model gross margin scenarios across product categories, factoring in COGS, markdowns, promotional cadence, and input cost pressures
Management Reporting & Business Insights- Produce the monthly business review package for the CEO, CFO, and Board - including P&L performance vs. plan, KPI dashboards, and executive commentary
- Develop channel-level profitability reporting across DTC (e-commerce and retail) and wholesale, enabling leadership to evaluate portfolio trade-offs
- Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable narratives that drive decisions; present findings directly to senior and executive leadership
- Partner with Accounting to ensure forecast-to-close alignment and accurate variance explanations
Strategic Finance & Decision Support- Lead financial evaluation of strategic initiatives including new store openings, international expansion, brand collaborations, and capital investments
- Build ROI models and business cases for marketing investment, product launches, and go-to-market strategies in collaboration with brand and channel teams
- Conduct competitive benchmarking and industry analysis to contextualize financial performance against peer fashion and beauty companies
- Identify risks and opportunities within the P&L and proactively surface recommendations to leadership
Process, Systems & Team Development- Drive continuous improvement of FP&A processes, reporting infrastructure, and planning tools - including ERP and EPM system enhancements
- Partner with Data & Analytics to build automated reporting pipelines that reduce manual effort and improve data integrity
- Mentor and develop junior analysts, establishing best practices and a high standard for financial analysis and storytelling
ROLE REQUIREMENTS- Minimum 5+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with at least 2 years in fashion, beauty, apparel, retail, or consumer goods
- Demonstrated ownership of full P&L forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis at a company with $500M+ in revenue
- Advanced financial modeling skills with the ability to build dynamic, driver-based models from scratch
- Strong business partnership skills - comfortable presenting to and influencing C-suite and VP-level stakeholders
- Proficiency in enterprise financial systems (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Oracle EPM, Hyperion) and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle)
- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets; experience with SQL, Tableau, or Looker a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Preferred- Experience at a vertically integrated or omni-channel fashion or beauty retailer
- Exposure to DTC e-commerce economics including CAC, LTV, and contribution margin frameworks
- MBA or CPA/CFA designation
BENEFITS- New State-of-the-art HQ located in Beverly Hills
- Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
- Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
- Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
- Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
- Summer Fridays Early Departure
- Team bonding events and programs
- Attractive employee discounts!
