Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

levistraussandco; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis for the US & Canada cluster to lead commercial finance, consolidate results, and steer strategic decision making across merchandising, marketing, stores, digital and supply chain.

You will champion automation and advanced analytics, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive the financial plan, forecasts and performance management for the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Actuarial Science, Economics is required; CPA or MBA is a bonus.
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive FP&A, commercial finance, accounting or P&L management experience.
• Experience in retail, apparel, consumer products or similar businesses with revenue, margin and working capital drivers.
• Experience leading finance teams through process or planning-tool changes to improve accuracy and decision support.
• Knowledge of SAP and enterprise planning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide decision support to US & Canada cluster leadership across subchannels, influencing operating decisions with financial analysis.
• Act as a key finance partner for the US & Canada commercial organization across merchandising, marketing, real estate, stores, digital, wholesale, e-commerce, Canada and supply chain.
• Champion AI, automation and modern analytical tools to simplify workflows and improve financial insight.
• Prepare and consolidate weekly, monthly and quarterly financial results with key drivers of performance.
• Monitor financial performance and provide commentary to support leadership and Global Commercial Finance reporting.
• Collaborate with subchannel finance leaders to review forecasts, test assumptions, and build a cohesive US & Canada financial story.
• Lead the Monthly Business Review process and ensure integrity of models and submissions.

Skills

Financial planning

Leadership

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Actuarial Science, Economics

CPA or MBA bonus

Tools

SAP

Enterprise planning platforms

Job description

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself - and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit - and your future.

The Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - US & Canada reports to the VP Finance, US & Canada and provides leadership, direction and support for the full breadth of commercial finance and FP&A responsibilities across the cluster. This includes US Bricks, US E-commerce, US Wholesale, Canada and Distribution, as well as the consolidated strategic business plan, annual financial plan, quarterly forecasts, reporting and performance management processes for the cluster.

You will bring together sub-channel financial results into one clear US & Canada story, providing guidance on critical financial processes, and partnering with sub-channel finance leaders to interpret performance, risks and opportunities. This role is expected to provide strong financial challenge, connect financial outcomes to business drivers, and support leadership decisions with clear analysis and recommendations. You will also serve as an important liaison between US & Canada Finance and Global Commercial Finance.

About the Job

• Provide decision support to US & Canada cluster leadership across all subchannels, influencing operating decisions through insightful financial and strategic analysis.
• Act as a key finance and strategic partner for the US & Canada commercial organization, shaping decisions across merchandising, marketing, real estate, stores, digital, wholesale, e-commerce, Canada and supply chain.
• Champion the use of AI, automation and modern analytical tools to simplify ways of working, reduce manual effort, improve financial insight, and help the organization make faster, better-informed decisions.
• Prepare and consolidate weekly, monthly and quarterly financial results, using judgment to understand business flow, economic storylines and the key drivers of financial performance.
• Monitor financial performance, providing commentary and analysis of business insights to support US & Canada leadership and Global Commercial Finance reporting.
• Partner with subchannel finance leaders to review forecasts and plans, pressure-test assumptions, identify gaps and opportunities, and build a cohesive US & Canada financial story.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, research and communicate variances to prior periods, budget and forecasts.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and executive-ready materials to support decision-making, including channel profitability, SG&A leverage, margin performance, investment choices, promotional trade-offs and capital allocation.
• Manage the process and consolidation of quarterly forecasts, the Annual Financial Plan and the Strategic Business Plan for the cluster, including full P&L, balance sheet and capital planning requirements.
• Provide business perspective and financial expertise to support scenario analysis and plans to grow the business, improve profitability and allocate resources across the cluster.
• Lead the Monthly Business Review process, including expectations, reporting requirements, risks and opportunities, action items and other internal operating review materials.
• Ensure integrity and consistency of financial models, reporting, definitions, databases and cluster-level financial submissions.
• Work with executive leadership, Global Commercial Finance, Controllership, Human Resources and cross-functional partners on business reviews, planning processes and special projects.
• Provide leadership, coaching, performance development and direction to direct reports and help raise analytical standards across the broader finance team.

About You

• B.A. or B.S. in Business, Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Actuarial Science, Economics or a related field. Certified Public Accountant designation or Master of Business Administration is a bonus.
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive financial planning and analysis, commercial finance, accounting or P&L management experience.
• Experience in retail, apparel, consumer products or other complex commercial businesses, with a understanding of revenue, margin, SG&A and working capital drivers.
• Experience leading finance teams through process, system or planning tool changes, with a focus on improving accuracy, efficiency and decision support.
• Working knowledge of SAP and enterprise planning platforms.
• You should have a desire and curiosity to learn the fundamentals of the business and demonstrate LSCo. behaviors and our values.

This is a hybrid work schedule based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $200,000 - $245,400 per year .