Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis

We are looking for talented people who have a thirst for challenge, seek the joy of team effort and will help contribute to our growth as a leading international manufacturer and marketer of apparel.

Miami, FL

Perry Ellis Corporate

<p><strong>Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel, accessories and fragrances. The Company's collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses and men's and women's swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution.</strong></p> <p><strong>The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis&reg;, An Original Penguin&reg; by Munsingwear&reg;, Laundry by Shelli Segal&reg;, Rafaella&reg;, Cubavera&reg;, Ben Hogan&reg;, Savane&reg;, Grand Slam&reg;, John Henry&reg;, Manhattan&reg;, Axist&reg; and Farah&reg;. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike&reg; for swimwear, and Callaway&reg;, PGA TOUR&reg; and Jack Nicklaus&reg; for golf apparel.</strong></p> https://pery.com/

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Full Time

Overview: We are currently looking for a Vice President of Financial Planning &amp; Analysis to join our team in Miami, FL!&nbsp;<br /> <br />Responsible for the financial control of <span class="modified">Retail stores and Ecommerce Divis</span>ions with emphasis on increasing profitability, internal reporting/analysis improving process efficiencies, reducing costs, and leading business improvement projects.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Daily interaction with the divisional president, sales vice presidents, CFO, Corporate Accounting &amp; Finance, Corporate staff, plus the CEO as needed.</li> <li>Direct the preparation of the annual budget, monthly sales forecasts, and quarterly income statement forecasts.</li> <li>Update monthly gross margin forecasts.</li> <li>Prepare quarterly inventory reserve calculations and quarterly accounts receivable reserve calculations.</li> <li>Communicate financial results and expectations to business unit management.</li> <li>Analyze monthly financial results for all business units compared to budget and the prior year.</li> <li>Work with retail and wholesale planning in forecasting retail margin support and maintaining proper inventory levels.</li> <li>Prepare and present ad hoc analyses as requested.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Proficient with Google Drive/Applications or related software.</li> <li>Understanding of financial systems and ability to convey control objects.</li> <li>Proficient in Excel, Hyperion Essbase, plus in-house operating systems.</li> <li>Ability to balance corporate demands and objectives as defined by CFO and divisional goals and objectives as defined by divisional presidents.</li> <li>Ability to successfully accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously with inflexible deadlines.</li> <li>Ability to handle stressful situations from all directions of the organization.</li> <li>Proactive mindset and ability to see developing issues related to the business.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.</li> <li>Excellent sales and customer service skills.</li> <li>Excellent organizational, meeting, and presentation skills.</li> <li>Strong financial, operational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Strong supervisory and leadership skills.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:<br /><br /></strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.</li> <li>Minimum 7 years of work experience plus management experience.</li> <li>CPA and/or MBA a plus.</li> <li>Experience in <span class="modified">Retail </span>Apparel <span class="modified">a must.</span></li> </ul>