The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis will lead the FP&A department. This position is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling and analysis, as well as supporting business partners across all functions and driving good decision-making through sound financial judgment.

Budgeting

• Develop the long range plan in partnership with the CFO, helping to establish goals for the business and to identify and quantify the initiatives to achieve them
• Lead an efficient annual budgeting process for both the P&L and capital expenditures
• Provide support to functional department teams in providing financial data required for budget preparation
• Refine process for monthly sales and payroll budgeting by store

 Forecasting

• Lead financial forecast process to maximize financial performance
• Maintain forecast model (B/S, P&L, Cash Flow), and model scenarios as appropriate to give management perspective on performance gaps to plan, financial implications of trends, and levels of risk
• Adjust capital and expense forecasts as needed based on trends and feedback from functional department heads

  Strategic Analysis

• Lead in-depth financial, variance, and trend analysis for key business drivers and metrics; Interpret results and articulate actionable recommendations that maximize profitability
• Work with Project Management team to assess ROI for suggested projects and help monitor actual versus budgeted spend
• Assist Real Estate team with creation of pro formas for potential new stores and store concepts
• Complete lease versus buy analyses to ensure appropriate financial decisions
• Provide cost/benefit analysis of various financial elements of potential new initiatives

Financial Reporting

• Maintain and continuously improve the financial and KPI reporting structure of the business to support decisions and to provide senior leaders visibility into financial and business trends, risks and opportunities
• Effectively manage information flows from multiple systems, and partner with management and IS to develop streamlined financial reporting and analytics
• Manage the Company's monthly financial variance process, including quarterly cross-departmental review meetings
• Prepare presentations, scorecards and dashboards in support of board meetings, senior leadership meetings and various meetings within the Company

Operational Support

• Provide support to all functional departments in preparing ad hoc financial analysis and assist with cost reduction initiatives
• Communicate with departments regarding financial information and establish strong relationships with departmental peers

 Investor Relations

• Assist the CFO with creation of investor presentation materials that accurately project the growth opportunity of the Company
• Provide support to the CFO and CEO in preparation of quarterly Earnings Release

 Management/Leadership

• Manage FP&A team members and drive productivity and continuous process improvement in the finance function to deliver greater efficiency and effectiveness
• Provide financial leadership, P&L management, and strategic support for business
• Champions and demonstrates a commitment to Kirkland’s Values

• Bachelors or higher degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA or CPA preferred
• Minimum 10 years of finance and accounting experience
• Preferred 5+ years’ experience in retail environment
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Expertise in Excel, financial modeling, scenario/sensitivity analysis, ROI and NPV analyses
• Ability to develop strong cross-functional business partnerships and to lead and influence others outside of direct reporting lines
• A sharp eye for evaluating existing processes and identifying gaps and areas for improvement, as well as the ability to develop and implement new processes
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and articulate ideas, analysis results, and actionable recommendations
• Demonstrated success leading a high-performing team and consistently producing results that exceed expectations
• Strong knowledge of finance and accounting principles
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail. Able to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment and re-prioritize with ease
• Superior professionalism, discretion, and judgment
• Lawson experience a plus
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time