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Director of Finance
URBN
Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Founded in 1970, Urban Outfitters (www.UrbanOutfitters.com) operates more than 200 stores in the United States, Canada, and Europe, all offering an eclectic mix of merchandise. We stock our stores with what we love, calling on our—and our customer's—interest in contemporary art, music, and fashion. From men's & women's apparel and accessories to items for the apartment, we offer a lifestyle-specific shopping experience for the educated, urban-minded individual in the 18 to 30 year-old range—both online and in our stores as well as through our catalog.
Title
Director of Finance
Reports to
Brand Chief Operating Officer
Overview
To support a dynamic growth strategy through best-in-class financial services, we’re looking for a Director of Finance. This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer of Urban Outfitters brand.
The Director of Finance will provide leadership and control of the strategic, as well as day-to-day aspects of Finance for the Urban Outfitters brand in North America. This position will collaborate with the brand executive team and URBN finance leadership to drive profitability and develop growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
• Drive the annual budgeting process for the brand, partnering with Brand COO and Brand President to establish sales, margin, expense and operating income targets.
• Manage brand financial reporting, including monthly business reviews and quarterly board book preparation.
• Work with brand partners to create a monthly financial forecast that accurately reflects trends, anticipates challenges and mitigates risks.
• Partner with executive brand leaders on various initiatives providing strategic, analytic, and financial support and direction. Review and evaluate all real estate opportunities, marketing and promotional events, and changes to internal operations.
• Monitor expense and capital spending to ensure it is within budget; regularly review and course-correct as appropriate in partnership with Brand COO and Brand President.
• Continuously evaluate strategic investments in the business to drive growth and improve efficiencies: work with brand partners to create business plans for new initiatives.
• Provide business analytics on internal operations, competitors, benchmarking, etc.
• Oversee accounting team managing monthly and quarterly close process.
• Work closely with Brand President and Talent Development on the financial impact of organizational matters including staffing levels and bonus plans.
• Direct, mentor and develop a team of financial analysts/managers and accountants.
Qualifications
• Extensive experience in retail, apparel or other consumer-focused industries.
• A minimum of 10-15 years of stellar performance and continual advancement.
• 3-5 year of strategic financial planning and analysis or brand finance leadership.
Job Skills
• Superior analytic and financial capacity and training.
• A strategic, creative thinker.
• A leader who can build strong cross-functional teams and develop junior talent.
• An excellent, persuasive communicator who can present complex information clearly.
• Skilled in preparing effective analyses and presentations with a clear narrative voice, compelling data and supporting visuals/graphs.
• Ability to forge strong relationships and work effectively with senior URBN executives, finance peers and non-financial executive peers.
• Proven track record of establishing and meeting financial goals and creating successful long-term strategies.
• Ability to work in a lean, action-oriented environment.
• A strong interest and curiosity in understanding what makes the business work and takes ownership in how the management team can improve operations and profitability.
• Superior command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• International experience a plus
Education
Bachelor’s degree required, MBA and/or CPA/ CFA preferred.
Location
Philadelphia, PA