From boutique-brand culture to big-box retail, Liberated Brands thinks differently and has global scale servicing over 60+ countries. With over three decades of experience in brand-building, we are enhancing what a full-service license model can look like. We focus on the fundamentals of designing, producing, distributing, and marketing our brands and products, but always leave room for the x-factors to lead the way. Our expertise spans all sales channels, from direct-to-consumer to specialty wholesale and everything in between, both physical and digital. This Liberated approach creates a unique and powerful balance between brand-culture and sustainable growth. Join us and experience the benefits of being truly Liberated.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will lead a team in the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts (Detailed P&Ls for the DTC channels); support the planning and analysis of working capital (Capital Expenditures, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow); analyze variances & business trends; and perform ad-hoc financial analysis as necessary.
- Support all Americas profit centers with recurring duties:
- Build, review and validate the Americas rolling sales forecast
- Forecast and review actuals for all sales and margin items and direct operating expenses
- Maintain forecasting models to support the budget vs actuals review and provide rolling forecasts to support business decisions
- Lead in the preparation and presentation of all business review schedules to the management team including commentary for MD&A
- Additional supporting tasks include (but not limited to):
- Provide return on investment analysis for capital expenditure requests
- Partner with the retail operations team to develop and challenge new store proposals
- Ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or closely related field. Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.
- 5+ years of professional experience in accounting, financial planning & analysis, or related finance field.
- Experience with financial forecasting (revenue, full P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Knowledge of accounting, financial forecasting, and budgeting principles and practices.
- Planful (a.k.a. Host Analytics), HFM or other EPM experience required.
- Full Circle ERP experience a plus.
- Power BI or other business intelligence software experience a plus.
- Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills and proficiency in MS Office.
- Strong data-mining capabilities.
- Organized, detail-oriented, accurate, thorough, and maintains accurate records.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
LIBERATED PERKS:
- Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe
- Discounts on Liberated Merch
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (majority employer paid)
- 401k, including employer contribution
- Surf and Snow Team Building Days
- Summer Half Day Fridays
- Paid Time Off
- Referral Program
Liberated Brands is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role in Costa Mesa, CA is $110,000 – $125,000. This position is hybrid and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location.
WeareanEqualOpportunityEmployerandallqualifiedapplicantswillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentwithoutregardtorace, color, religion, sex, nationalorigin, disabilitystatus, veteranstatus, sexualorientation, genderidentityoranyothercharacteristicprotectedbylaw
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