Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Strategic Finance)

Finance/Consumer

OVERVIEW

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager (Strategic Finance) will help to build and scale the forecasting processes and decision-making frameworks around evaluating existing and new business levers and initiatives that will unlock growth and help the FTD scale. This is a hands-on, high impact role that will partner with key business stakeholders to drive thoughtful financial decision making. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and will be eager to demonstrate their financial and business acumen across all aspects of FTD's segments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, own, and improve upon key business and financial operating models.
• Drive the annual budgeting process and any subsequent forecasts.
• Strategically collaborate with stakeholders throughout Merchandising, Marketing, and Go to Market (GTM) to improve productivity and performance across the organization.
• Act as a thought partner and analytical arm to senior leadership in Financial Planning & Analysis and consumer, providing budget guidance, performance reporting, and decision support.
• Forecast and monitor FTD's financial/operating metrics and identify growth & profitability opportunities for improvement.
• Drive cross functional analysis and develop factual point of view on how those trends affect business and strategy.
• Identify areas in the P&L to improve efficiency and drive cost savings across the departments.
• Own all ad hoc analysis for the Strategic Finance team & CFO.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business Administration required.
  • MBA preferred
• 5+ years of experience of Financial Planning & Analysis in a fast-paced organization, investment banking or strategy consulting environment.
• In depth experience in Business to Consumer (B2C) and working closely with a marketing organization.
• Self-starter, inquisitive nature, attention to detail, diligence, work ethic, a learning mindset, positive attitude, and willingness to embrace challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate and influence.
• Proven track record of translating financial insight to business outcomes.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, NetSuite (a plus).
• Exposure to Planning system Integration with other planning tools (NetSuite, Workday, Snowflake, Tableau).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, virtual environment requiring self-motivation and adaptability.

DIRECT REPORTS (If Applicable)

• None

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