Burlington Stores

Off-price retailer selling excess inventory

Vice President IT Finance

Corporate Finance & FP&AConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeEdgewater Park, NJ, USANo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis roles, including at least 5 years in a leadership role, is required.
IT Finance or IT Project Management experience is required.
Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting processes is required.
Experience with financial software and enterprise resource planning systems is required.
The role requires the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings to executive stakeholders.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are required to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Lead financial planning, forecasting, and governance across the IT organization.
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning, purchasing, asset management, and accounts payable for IT.
Collaborate with Finance leadership and IT leadership to oversee the financial management of a diverse portfolio of IT projects.
Contribute to IT strategic planning through financial analysis and reporting to measure performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Partner with IT and Finance leadership to deliver insights and recommendations based on company and IT priorities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives.
Analyze financial performance at the project, program, department, and function levels to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including variance analysis and performance metrics.
Manage the annual budgeting process and coordinate with IT and Finance leadership to ensure accuracy and alignment.
Manage the long-term planning process and coordinate with IT and Finance leadership to ensure accuracy and alignment.
Oversee IT program and project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, to align with the IT long-term plan, annual budget, and financial strategies.
Implement best practices in financial planning, reporting, and analysis to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Identify and deliver continuous-improvement opportunities across IT Finance processes and tools.
Lead the IT Finance team in developing and maintaining financial models, forecasts, reports, and budgets.
Develop processes, tools, and resources to drive continuous improvement across IT Finance processes.
Mentor and develop IT Finance team members, fostering continuous improvement and professional growth.

Desired Qualifications

An MBA or Certified Public Accountant credential is preferred.
Retail experience is preferred.

Position Overview

Position Summary:

The Vice President (VP) of IT Finance will lead financial planning, forecasting, and governance across the IT organization. This position will oversee a team responsible for budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning, purchasing, asset management, and accounts payable, in support of IT’s strategic priorities and in alignment with the Company’s financial processes and controls.

This position will collaborate with Finance leadership and partner closely across IT leadership, providing oversight for the financial management of a diverse portfolio of IT projects. The VP of IT Finance will contribute to IT strategic planning with financial analysis and reporting to measure performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

A Day in the Life

IT Financial Strategy

Partner with IT and Finance leadership to deliver insights and recommendations based on Company and IT priorities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives.
Analyze financial performance at the project, program, department and function level to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Reporting and Budgeting

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including variance analysis and performance metrics.
Manage the annual budgeting process and coordinate across IT and Finance leadership to ensure accuracy and alignment.
Manage long-term planning process and coordinate with IT and Finance leadership to ensure accuracy and alignment.
Oversee IT program and project financials (budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting), ensuring alignment to IT long term plan, annual budget, and financial strategies.
Implement best practices in financial planning, reporting, and analysis to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Identify and deliver against opportunities for continuous improvement across IT Financial processes and tools.

Leadership

Lead the IT Finance team in developing and maintaining financial models, forecasts, reports and budgets.
Develop processes, tools and resources to drive continuous improvement across IT Finance processes.
Mentor and develop IT Finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

You'll Come With

Education and Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.

Licenses/Certification/Registration:

Experience:

10+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
IT Finance or IT Project Management experience required.
Retail experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
Proven track record of strategic thinking and practical financial acumen.
Highly accountable and results-driven with a focus on operational excellence and a high level of attention to detail.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data detail and communicate findings to executive stakeholders.
Flexible and adaptable to the fast-paced, highly responsive, customer-centric nature of retail.
Experience with financial software and ERP systems.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

About the Company

Burlington Stores

Off-price retailer selling excess inventory

Burlington Stores buys excess inventory from manufacturers and other retailers and resells it in its physical stores and online at discounted prices for brand-name clothing, home decor, and more. Customers access a wide assortment of recognizable brands at reduced prices, with options like gift cards and a loyalty program. It differentiates itself by offering a large off-price selection across categories and a strong emphasis on corporate social responsibility, diversity, and community initiatives. Its goal is to provide meaningful savings while maintaining quality and value and to grow its reach through both stores and online channels.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Greensboro, NC
Founded: 1923

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