Senior Manager - Financial Planning and Analysis

About Us

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Specific Responsibilities Would Include

The Senior Manager, FP&A will support multiple brands, including Buffalo, Caterpillar, Esprit, and Merrell, within the larger Lifestyle division of Centric Brands.  The position will be responsible for all aspects of Financial Planning & Analysis including but not limited to forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling and variance analysis.  This role requires significant accuracy and attention to detail.

• Create and maintain forecasting/budgeting P&L and balance sheet models as well as develop ad hoc financial models to address business needs.
• Identify, track and analyze key metrics that impact the business.
• Manage the identification of trends, opportunities, and risks to inform management decisions.
• Partner with accounting to complete the month end close, closely managing dilution and operational expenses but also monitoring the full P&L.
• Review monthly P&L results with senior leadership.
• Reconcile variances versus budget and prior year.
• Partner with various levels of finance and cross-functionally among the business to ensure alignment on priorities and direction.
• Identify and act on opportunities to automate, streamline and improve reporting, budgeting and operational processes.
• Support day-to-day operations with various finance functions.
• Assist in cost/benefit analysis of various financial elements of potential new initiatives.
• Assist in preparation of monthly management presentations/reporting packages.
• Ad-hoc analyses as needed.

Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field. MBA a plus
• 8+ years professional experience in corporate finance, accounting or financial planning & analysis.
• Fashion or Consumer Products industry experience within the Wholesale channel is strongly preferred. Must have experience in an industry with inventory.
• Working knowledge of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliation
• Strong critical thinking skills and understanding of budgeting, planning and projection processes.
• Strong attention to detail
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Meets and manages deadlines effectively
• Self-motivated and self-directed, with a positive attitude.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel. 
• BPC/SAP experience a plus.
• Pro-active team player with a desire to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000

At Centric Brands, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we seek to structure competitive compensation offers to ensure that we are able to attract and retain the best talent. Our job postings include an annual base salary range at the time of employment. The stated base salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on several factors, including the selected candidate's educational and professional experience, industry knowledge, location, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the selection process. Base salary is a part of a total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, annual bonus and other Centric Brands sponsored benefit programs.

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Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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