Interim Director of FP&A, E-Commerce

Highspring; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for an experienced Interim Director of FP&A in New York City. The ideal candidate will own the digital P&L, lead budget forecasting, and develop strategies to improve financial performance. Applicants should have over 8 years of FP&A experience, strong proficiency in financial modeling, and expertise in E-commerce dynamics. Candidates will mentor a small team of analysts and drive data-informed decisions to optimize profitability. Regular travel to the New York metropolitan area is required.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, especially in E-commerce or Omni-channel CPG.
• Demonstrated experience influencing executive-level decisions.
• Strong understanding of DTC and retail digital marketing spend.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of digital business P&L and provide management reporting.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes for e-commerce.
• Define and track key e-commerce metrics for performance analysis.

Skills

Financial modeling

Proficiency in Excel

Business Intelligence tools

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

MBA or CPA

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Job description

We are seeking a seasoned, hands-on Interim Director of FP&A to lead our clients E-commerce financial planning and analysis functions. As a key partner to the E-commerce leadership team, the Interim Director will own the P&L for our online channels, drive accurate forecasting, and provide actionable insights on SKU-level profitability, marketing efficiency (CAC/LTV), and inventory management.

This role is ideal for a proactive finance leader who can immediately bring rigor to our forecasting processes, streamline reporting, and drive strategic decision-making in a fast-paced, high-growth CPG environment.

Key Responsibilities

• E-commerce P&L Ownership: Take full ownership of the digital business P&L, providing monthly management reporting on KPIs, variances, and actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly/quarterly re-forecasts for e-commerce revenue, cost of goods sold (COGS), and operating expenses.
• KPI Development & Analysis: Define and track key e-commerce metrics, including contribution margin per order, channel-level profitability (Amazon, Direct-to-Consumer, Third-Party), and marketing effectiveness.
• SKU/Unit Economics: Perform deep-dive analysis on SKU-level profitability, margin dilution, and return logistics to optimize promotional strategies.
• Inventory & Working Capital: Collaborate with Supply Chain and Inventory teams on sales forecasting, inventory projections, and working capital optimization.
• Strategic Decision Support: Build sophisticated financial models to support strategic initiatives, such as pricing changes, new product launches, or market expansion.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of 1-3 financial analysts, managing their workflows and providing coaching.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 8-10+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with at least 3-5 years focused on E-commerce or Omni-channel CPG.
• Skills: Exceptional financial modeling skills, with proficiency in Excel, BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or Looker), and ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience partnering with marketing/e-commerce leaders and influencing executive-level decisions.
• Background: Strong understanding of DTC, Amazon marketplace dynamics, and retail digital marketing spend.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA is a plus.

Success Factors for the Interim Role

• Immediate Impact: Ability to come in and immediately take ownership of the forecasting cadence.
• Process Improvement: Proven ability to automate, streamline, and improve existing reporting processes.
• Action-Oriented: A "roll-up-your-sleeves" mentality, focused on turning data into actionable business insights.

This role will require regular travel to the greater New York metropolitan area.

Must be able to start within a 2 weeks from today. Potential start date: April 20th