Vice President of Finance

VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE

• Success in this role entails a high degree of collaboration and shared accountability with the Brand Leadership Teams to drive strategic business development initiatives and growth strategies. 
• In addition, this position is part of Executive Leadership Team responsible for driving long-term growth and profitability for the Group.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Partner closely with Group President, Brand Presidents and appropriate brand team members in analyzing pertinent information to make both short and long-term decisions regarding business needs and resources, revenue growth, improving profitability and identifying current trends for strategic decision support.
• Provides financial direction, guidance and strategy for the Group’s performance including business planning, capital planning, forecasting, pricing and operational reviews.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with key contact people and monitoring processes to ensure that initiatives and strategies are implemented and yield positive results for the Brands.
• Oversees the development and/or implementation of strategic and tactical plans related to both brand and company-wide initiatives.
• Removes or breaks down obstacles in a highly matrixed organization by gaining support to get things done.
• Partner with HR and brand management to align business objectives that affect employee compensation, sales bonus structures, and commission programs. 
• Works with legal on all third party agreements for distributor models, product development and marketing statements of work, tenant leases, licensed retailers and licensee arrangements.
• Works with legal and the PLM’s regarding patent strategy and approvals and reviewing patent infringements.
• Works with IT on opportunities regarding system reporting and process/operational improvement.
• Leads project teams, working cross functionally, thinking both critically and strategically.
• Assures the tracking, reporting and evaluation of projects or initiatives to executive leadership.
• Directs special projects for the company and determines overall financial impact for each.
• Partners with Group President to prepare Board materials including but limited to executive summaries, conference call notes and general presentations as needed.
• Help analyze potential acquisitions, retail agreements and other growth opportunities.
• Performs duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
• Performs other duties as required/assigned by manager.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management.
• MBA preferred.
• 10+ years experience in finance, strategic management, business development or related field.
• Strong financial acumen required.
• Consulting experience preferred.
• Highly effective communication skills, including oral/presentation and written skills.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity and shifting priorities, and recognize and manage resistance to change.
• Demonstrates the ability to establish and sustain effective and collaborative relationships at different levels across the organization.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and has a keen sense of how to get things done in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Results and deadline oriented/ strong time management.
• Active listener who invites and seeks feedback.
• Proficient with computers.
• Excellent analytical skills.