Sr. Director, Finance - Merchandising

Spreetail propels brands to increase their ecommerce market share across the globe while improving their operational costs. Learn how we are building one of the fastest-growing ecommerce companies in history: www.spreetail.com.  
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Spreetail is hiring a Senior Director of Finance to be a pivotal financial leader, partnering directly with our Merchandising and Marketing teams to drive revenue, profitability, and strategic growth. This role requires an analytical expert with strong leadership skills to deliver crucial financial insights, optimize spend, and guide executive decision-making. If you have a proven track record in e-commerce/retail finance, and excel at building high-performing teams, we want to hear from you!.

How you will achieve success:

• Financial Partnership & Strategy for Merchandising: Act as the financial lead for merchandising, providing insights into pricing, product mix, and category performance, while driving product margin optimization.
• Financial Partnership & Strategy for Marketing: Partner with the marketing team to assess financial impact, perform ROI analysis on initiatives, and lead budget planning to ensure alignment with revenue and profitability goals.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Oversee the creation of financial models, forecasts, and budgets for merchandising and marketing, conducting in-depth analysis of sales trends, costs, and profit margins.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with technology, operations, supply chain, e-commerce, and data analytics teams to ensure alignment on inventory, logistics, and customer insights.
• Leadership & Team Development: Build and manage a high-performing finance team, fostering continuous learning and professional development while mentoring direct reports.
• Strategic Financial Guidance: Ensure clear communication of financial goals and KPIs, facilitating cross-functional collaboration between merchandising and marketing.
• Process and System Enhancement: Lead initiatives to improve financial tools, processes, and systems for enhanced reporting accuracy, speed, and decision-making.

What experiences will help you in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in financial management, with a strong focus on supporting merchandising and marketing functions.
• Proven track record of partnering with merchandising and marketing teams in an e-commerce or retail environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop financial models, conduct ROI analysis, and provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency in financial planning and analysis tools, SQL proficiency, and advanced Excel modeling.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive business outcomes.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.

In an effort to Make Spreetail Better, we hire people that are aligned with our values and are passionate about pursuing ecommerce excellence. We believe the right person can learn what is needed to succeed in their role, so we encourage job applicants to apply even if you don't meet all the qualifications listed. We are looking for diverse backgrounds and perspectives, so we don’t require college degrees and welcome non-linear career paths. If this role highlights your experience and gets you excited – please apply!
What you can expect from us: • We provide the flexibility to take care of yourself. Spreetail operates in a work culture that promotes results and encourages taking time off when needed. In addition to a generous vacation policy, we also offer paid time-off