Director, Finance for Reed Krakoff & Creative Services - (US-NY-New York - 10292)

Compensation: $185K - $185K / Year
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
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oach, founded in 1941, is America's premier accessible luxury accessories brand and a leader in international markets. We are a designer and marketer of high quality, modern accessories that complement the diverse lifestyles of today's consumer. Coach offers excellent career growth opportunities, competitive salaries and benefits within a dynamic work environment.
Coach brings together strong, collaborative people in a dynamic culture of mutual respect, support, and passion for the brand and product. We believe innovation drives winning performance, and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best we can in every aspect of our business. You will be surrounded by some of the best and brightest people in the industry. At Coach you will be in great company!
With average sales growth of 24% over the past three years and a 61% return on invested capital, Coach is No. 1 on this year's BusinessWeek 50 ranking. The companies that make up the BusinessWeek 50 represent the star performers in each of the 10 sectors that make up the S&P 500. Business Week, March 2008

Purpose of Role:
Reporting to the VP, Finance, with a dotted line to each Business Unit Head, the Director of Finance is responsible for the management of financial planning, reporting, forecasting and analysis, along with providing operational and strategic guidance to each of the business units. The Director participates as a key member of each BU's management team to provide a full range of financial leadership.

The Business Units:
Reed Krakoff
Creative which includes:
Design
Visual Merchandising & Architecture
Creative Services (Advertising, Art Direction, Media)
Public Relations
This position is responsible for the development of an annual business plan by month (including gross and net sales, gross margin, expenses, direct contribution and capital expenditures) as well as the tracking and monitoring of performance against plan and prior year. The Director of Finance interacts on day-to-day basis with the business unit management teams for all financial, budgetary, operational and strategic business issues. Both the business units and Finance must be advised of any significant variances from plan along with recommended corrective action. The Director of Finance is responsible for identifying and implementing policies/processes to improve the visibility, control and accountability of spending within the channel. Responsibilities also include presenting weekly, monthly and quarterly financial updates to the business units and Finance and Coach Senior Management. The Director of Finance is required to develop models and prepare financial analyses related to the expansion of existing businesses, competitive conditions, markets and new ventures. Working with the Corporate Planning Department, this position manages the financial planning process.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency to...
Oversee preparation and monitor reports which highlight the operational results, forecasts and annual plans to inform business unit management and senior company management of business and financial performance on a monthly, quarterly, YTD and annual basis.
Drive the implementation of budgets, detailed business plans and forecasts with business unit management. Manage the preparation and reporting of business unit activities.

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