POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT

The Director supports the Business unit heads by providing information and financial analysis of Gross Margin and SG & A expenses and other information relevant to ensuring the company’s profit objectives are met. Provides all US related financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting information on a timely basis. The Director is the main financial partner for the Wholesale segment and is responsible to reporting consolidated advertising, promotions and visual spending.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs Budget planning/reporting and financial forecasting functions for all items that impact the P&L
• Partner with key management leadership to challenge and maintain 3-year financial forecasts for various purposes including portfolio analysis and bank updates
• Support the development and implementation financial goals metrics and Key Performance Indicators to continuously improve business segment performance
• Preparation of board ready presentations of both annual, and 3-year financial forecasts, including identification of opportunities and risk
• Support delivery of a robust annual budgeting and forecasting process aligned to the Company and wider business needs
• Completes and provides month end closing and reporting (flash & actual) of the financial data at both the individual business segment and consolidated business level.
• Tracks progress of business performance by evaluating key operating indicators, sales, gross margin, SG& A, DSO, and excess inventory.
• Analyzes financial impact of proposed programs, sales incentives and promotions.
• Prepares the month end General Management Letter which provides detail on the monthly and year-to-date results compared to Budget.
• Reviews all direct marketing expenditures and period departmental expenses and track spending to both Budget and Prior Year.
• Coordinates and works closely with Greater China counterparts on International segments.
• Reviews and track all appropriation requests for the Market.
• Prepares financial presentations (internal and external).
• Ensures IFRS compliance.
• Provides resource optimization recommendations to maximize profitability.
• Provides information for “ad hoc” requests as necessary

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management
• Naturally demonstrates skills including adaptability and pro-activity
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance
• Strong financial modeling skills with an expert grasp of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to turn complex financial information into Board ready presentations to support decision making, planning and investment strategies in PowerPoint.
• Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations
• Adhere to local, state and federal laws
• Additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor related to your position/department
• Ability to be flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
• Interacts with all levels throughout organization including employees and outside vendors
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills – both verbal and written

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are the minimum qualifications which an individual need in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

COMPETENCIES:
• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Leadership
• Organization
• Planning
• Solutions Orientated
• Thoroughness

Education/Experience:
• MBA degree preferred or equivalent experience with a medium size manufacturing/consumer goods company; Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar
• 15+ years of relevant experience proficiency in financial analysis, GAAP/IFRS accounting, budgeting, factory accounts, credit and collections, and performance measurement
• Retail / Consumer Product & Manufacturing experience required
• Chinese Mandarin professional proficiency highly preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with employees and other customers