Position Overview:

The Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis for Global Sales will be responsible for managing the reporting and analytical insights to the company-wide sales for actuals, budget and forecast, in addition to ad hoc financial modeling and analyses to management. This role will deliver reporting and analytics as measured or evaluated by accuracy and timely delivery, in addition to leading the budget and forecast processes by working cross functionally across global regions, primarily in support of the Global Sales organization. In this role, it is important to take initiatives and be a self-starter to challenge the status quo and promote continuous process improvements, including automation of standard reporting requirements by leveraging current system capabilities or future solutions to be implemented through our data transformation journey.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide senior management with updates on worldwide sale performance. These updates include not only executive reporting, but also business commentaries that highlight insightful business drivers as well as forward looking view. Provide senior management with ad hoc analyses related to sale performance.
• Provide LVMH deliverables. These include weekly Maison sale update, monthly/quarterly business commentaries, Mid Month Estimates, as well as ad hoc reporting and analyses.
• Analyze and assess the submitted company-wide forecast and budget information to determine the risks and opportunities of the assumptions in relation to overall corporate objectives. Provide guidance and support to regions as needed and ensure the sale forecast and budget is completed in an efficient, timely and accurate manner. Perform ad hoc analysis across divisions/regions as requested by all levels of management and present recommendations based on output of analysis.
• Prepare trend and financial analyses, including standard monthly reports and perform ad hoc analyses for leadership teams. Continually strive to enhance existing processes and make recommendations for efficiencies. Analyze current and forecasted operating performance of retail locations and make recommendations relating to growth and/or cost control opportunities. Develop and maintain relationships with key partners i.e. regions, Retail Excellence teams.
• Manage and develop staff to maximize potential through specific business and technical experiences while effectively fulfill their responsibilities with continued growth.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of finance experience, preferably in manager capability in retail Financial Planning Analysis and/or other finance functions
• BA degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with Hyperion Planning and Power BI
• Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working with senior management and leadership teams
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and under tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently holds or is in pursuit of an MBA
• International business experience

The hiring range for this position ranges from $145,000 - $165,000. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates' relevant skills and experience.