Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (New York)

About the Company

An e-Commerce company in Manhattan is seeking a Director of Finance to join their team. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will have the opportunity to build and own the company’s FP&A function from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the company’s integrated three-statement financial model, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, incorporating weekly and monthly business updates.
• Analyze financial performance against budget, prior-year results, and strategic plans, providing clear explanations of key variances and business drivers.
• Develop and maintain forecasts for transaction volume, revenue, and gross margin, partnering with Finance, Marketing, and Operations to incorporate promotional activity, marketing spend, seasonality, and other key business trends.
• Lead headcount planning and forecasting in collaboration with department leaders, Human Resources, and Finance partners.
• Oversee software and technology vendor expense forecasting, establishing processes to evaluate contracts, manage renewals, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop financial models and profitability analyses to support commercial strategy, partnership evaluations, and business development initiatives.
• Analyze revenue and margin performance across customer segments and business channels to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Prepare financial analyses, forecasts, and supporting materials for executive leadership, investor updates, and board meetings.
• Perform ad hoc financial modeling, scenario analysis, and strategic projects as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 7-10 years of progressive finance experience
• Prior investment banking experience preferred
• Onsite Monday-Thursday

Tagged as: Financial Modeling, Forecasting