Director, FP&A

FashionUnited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Kate Spade, a Tapestry brand, seeks a Director of FP&A to partner with the NA Direct-to-Consumer organization and own global financial consolidation for the Kate Spade brand.

You will be a financial thought partner to the NA DTC leadership team, building financial plans and helping hit targets, communicating with executives up to C-level, and leading a team of three direct reports in a fast-paced, global environment.

Qualifications

• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills for a global audience.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple streams.
• Ability to hold business partners accountable without being combative.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity.
• Firm understanding of forecasting and planning methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close and forecast processes for the NA DTC organization.
• Partner with NA DTC leadership and regional finance leads to fuel growth and generate efficiencies across the P&L.
• Support capital investment management and ROI analysis.
• Consolidate global financials; oversee FP&A deliverables for Tapestry corporate FP&A.
• Lead long-range planning (LRP) and annual operating plan (AOP) for NA DTC.
• Drive ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects.

Skills

Forecasting

Financial modelling

Stakeholder communication

Talent development

ERP systems

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Finance

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Smart View

Job description

The Director, FP&A will be the finance business partner to the NA DTC organization and own global financial consolidation for the Kate Spade brand. This role is a financial thought partner to the NA DTC leadership team, building financial plans and helping deliver financial targets. The Director communicates at all levels, including C‑Level, and manages a team of three direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close and forecast processes for the NA DTC organization
• Partner with NA DTC leadership and regional finance leads to fuel growth and generate efficiencies across the P&L
• Support capital investment management and ensure ROI
• Consolidate global financials; oversee deliverables for Tapestry corporate FP&A
• Lead the strategic financial long‑range planning (LRP) and annual operating plan (AOP) processes for the NA DTC organization
• Drive ad‑hoc financial analysis and special projects

Qualifications

• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to efficiently communicate to a global audience
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple work streams and deadlines
• Ability to hold business partners and key stakeholders accountable without being combative
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with a high level of ambiguity
• Firm understanding of forecasting and planning methodologies with a focus on accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in a highly analytical role; retail experience is a plus
• Exceptional financial modelling skills (Excel Expert) and experience building strategy‑based long‑range forecasts
• Prior experience with SAP or other ERP application, Hyperion, and/or Smart View
• Proven ability to manage and develop talent

Competencies for All Employees

• Courage: provides current, direct, complete, and actionable feedback; faces up to problems quickly and directly.
• Creativity: generates new and unique ideas and connects unrelated concepts.
• Customer Focus: dedicated to meeting internal and external customers’ expectations.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: copes with change, shifts gears, and acts without full information.
• Drive for Results: exceeds goals and is bottom‑line oriented.
• Interpersonal Savvy: builds effective relationships across all levels.
• Learning on the Fly: learns quickly, experiments, and seeks improvement.

Competencies for All People Managers

• Strategic Agility: anticipates future trends, creates competitive strategies, and develops credible visions.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others: provides challenging tasks, frequent development discussions, and tailored plans.
• Building Effective Teams: builds strong morale, fosters open dialogue, and shares wins.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Pay Range: $170,000.00–$180,000.00

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability Insurance, and Tuition Assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kate Spade is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and not on any protected characteristic, including age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected basis.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Tapestry, Inc. will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. Contact Tapestry People Services at 1‑855‑566‑9264 or [e-mail] for accommodations.