FP&A Seasonal Category Margin Director

Department: Accounting and Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Los Angeles HQ

Reporting To: Maria Downs

Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000 / year

Description

SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next-generation of underwear, loungewear, and shapewear. We set new standards with our game-changing product and are a driving force within pop-culture. We are looking for a Seasonal Category Margin Director to join us in advancing the industry forward.  You will play a key role in developing the seasonal & long-range margin planning process in partnership with Product/Design, Production & Sourcing, Merchanding and Planning teams.  You will be responsible for developing a margin planning framework taking into consideration price value proposition, product mix, sku productivity/assortment efficiency, and product costing optimization.   You will bring top-notch financial support, as well as challenge the Product & Merchandising teams to support delivery of Financial and Strategic objectives. You will provide business transparency, marketplace expertise, financial guidance and bring recommendations to business partners, facilitating fact-based decision making.

Key Responsibilities

·       Responsible for setting seasonal and long-range Product Margin targets that ladder back to long-term strategic goals·       Analyze and simulate costing impacts to support planning gates and to maximize profitability ·       Provide recommendations, risks & opportunities, and decision support·       Develop or enhance tools, systems, & reporting needed to support robust preseason and in-season analysis, tracking and transparency across channels/product categories 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

·       5-7 years of FP&A experience with extensive experience in margin planning  ·       Knowledge of SKIMS products, consumer trends, retail metrics, inventory management, supply chain, and the impact of pricing changes on business & financial performance is highly desirable ·       You will partner with functional business leaders as well as finance leadership to drive our business toward increased and sustained profitability·       Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA, CFA, or equivalent qualification preferred ·       Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite) and analytics tool (Looker)  ·       Strong analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues independently·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present findings to senior management ·       Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Benefits, Culture and Perks

Benefits and Culture

• Up to 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) 
• Kind Body Fertility Benefits   
• 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match 
• Unlimited PTO  
• Full Access to LinkedIn learning 
• Employee Discounts  

Perks (HQ Location)

• Free weekly catered lunch at HQ – M/T/W/Th
• Dog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday
• Free Swag Giveaways  
• Annual Holiday Party 
• Annual Summer Party  
• Invitations to pop-ups and other company events  
• Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages