Manager Financial Planning and Analysis
Title: Manager Financial Planning and Analysis
Industry: Apparel Fashion Footwear
Location: Downtown LA
Overview: Pacific Executive Search has been engaged on a search for a Manager Financial Planning and Analysis in Downtown LA within the Apparel Fashion Footwear industry. You would have the opportunity to work for a globally recognized brand that celebrates individuality and inclusiveness. In this role, you will take on new responsibilities by leading profit and loss forecasting, budgeting, and management reporting for FN Logistics, while also having the option for flexible Paid Time Off and a flat management platform. Join us in creating the best experience for our customers and employees at this innovative and trend-driven company.
Description:
**Responsibilities**
- Collaborate with business partners and key stakeholders to predict shipping costs by carrier and mode in various geographic locations
- Work with the Vice President of Operations, People & Culture, and Transportation to forecast and budget labor expenses for FN Logistics
- Assist operations team in developing unit capacity plans based on sales, unit, and order volumes
- Create transportation and labor management dashboards and financial KPI scorecards for department heads and senior leaders
- Develop intricate financial models to assess new strategic initiatives, such as ROI analysis on shipping and logistics
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance productivity, process efficiency, and automation
- Manage the transition to new vendors and technology platforms with Accounting and Operations teams
- Train and mentor new Financial Analysts on systems, projects, policies, and best practices
**Qualifications**
- Minimum of four years experience in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, with the ability to identify and address incomplete or inaccurate data
- Strong presentation skills to communicate complex data and issues in a clear and concise manner
- Proficiency in large-scale data mining and reporting tools, such as SQL, MS Access, Essbase, and Cognos
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, or equivalent experience in investment banking or consulting
- Fluency in English, additional languages a plus
- Availability to work Monday to Friday during core business hours onsite