Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Director of Financial Planning & AnalysisReports to:Vice President of FinancePosition Summary:The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is a senior finance leader responsible for driving high-quality financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and decision support across the organization. This role partners closely with executive leadership, operations, and brand teams to provide insight into financial performance, improve planning processes, and support scalable growth.The Director of FP&A owns core FP&A workflows including budgets, forecasts, board and investor reporting, store-level and G&A financial analysis, and FP&A process improvement, while leading and developing a growing FP&A team.This role reflects an expansion in scope from execution to process ownership, team leadership, and strategic financial partnershipExpanded Scope & Responsibilities:Enterprise FP&A OwnershipAssume full ownership of FP&A processes, including annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and long‑range planningEnsure alignment between operational plans, financial forecasts, and strategic objectivesDrive consistency, accountability, and transparency across FP&A outputsExecutive & Board-Level ReportingOwn preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual FP&A deliverables for executive leadershipLead development of board and investor reporting materials, including financial summaries, variance analysis, and forward‑looking insightsLead the preparation of periodic and quarterly board meeting materialsProvide clear, concise financial narratives that support leadership decision‑makingOperational Finance LeadershipOversee store‑level, brand‑level, and G&A financial reporting and analysisPartner closely with operations and brand leaders to assess performance, identify trends, and evaluate trade‑offsIncrease depth and rigor of variance analysis, performance diagnostics, and scenario modelingCash Flow & Financial InsightSupport company cash flow forecasting and analysis tied to store‑level and corporate forecastsProvide insight into profitability drivers, margin performance, and cost structureCollaborate with finance leadership on capital allocation and financial prioritizationProcess Improvement & ScalabilityLead design, refinement, and standardization of FP&A processes, tools, and reporting frameworksImprove data integrity, automation, and repeatability across FP&A workflowsIdentify opportunities for improved efficiency through the utilization of artificial intelligenceBuild scalable processes that support growth, complexity, and increased leadership demandsFP&A Team Leadership & DevelopmentLead, mentor, and develop FP&A team members, establishing clear ownership and accountabilitySupport career progression, skill development, and succession planning within the FP&A functionSet expectations for quality, timeliness, and business partnership across the teamCross‑Functional PartnershipAct as a primary finance partner to Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, and other functional leadersCoordinate closely with Strategic Finance and Accounting to ensure cohesive financial supportInfluence decisions through strong relationships, clear analysis, and credible financial judgmentSuccess in This Role Looks Like:High-confidence forecasts that leadership trustsClear, insightful reporting that drives decisions—not just explanationsScalable FP&A processes that reduce friction as the company growsStrong partnerships with operations and executive leadershipA developing FP&A team with increasing ownership and impactOwnership of outcomes, not just deliverables