Senior Vice President, Finance & Planning

Foster McKay; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster McKay is seeking a Senior Vice President of Finance & Planning for a leading global fashion and lifestyle company based in New York. The role leads financial strategy, planning, and performance management across brands and channels, partnering with the Division President and CFO to drive profitability and long-term growth.

You will oversee FP&A, Finance and Business Planning teams, collaborate with Merchandising, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain, and present strategic recommendations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience at VP/SVP or comparable executive level.
• Strong background in fashion, apparel, footwear, accessories, or consumer lifestyle industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex P&Ls across multiple brands, business units, or distribution channels.
• Deep expertise in FP&A, financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance.
• Experience partnering with merchandising and planning organizations, with a strong understanding of inventory management, gross margins, and product economics.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop sizable cross‑functional finance and planning teams.
• Strong executive presence, commercial acumen, and ability to influence senior business leaders.
• Experience operating in a fast‑paced, multi‑brand environment with both strategic and hands‑on responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across a multi-brand apparel and lifestyle portfolio.
• Provide comprehensive P&L oversight, driving revenue growth, margin improvement, profitability, and working capital performance.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the Division President and CFO, providing actionable insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Oversee and develop teams across FP&A, Finance, and Business Planning, establishing strong processes, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner closely with Merchandising, Sales, and Planning teams to optimize inventory investments, product profitability, pricing, and seasonal business performance.
• Lead financial analysis across wholesale, retail, e-commerce, and other distribution channels.
• Evaluate business performance by brand, channel, and product category, identifying risks, opportunities, and strategies to improve results.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting, forecasting accuracy, systems, and analytical capabilities.
• Support strategic initiatives, including new brand opportunities, business expansion, operational improvements, and investment decisions.
• Develop and present financial results, business plans, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

Skills

Strategic leadership

FP&A

P&L management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Vice President, Finance & Planning

Position Overview

Our client, a leading global fashion and lifestyle company with a diverse portfolio of well-known brands, is seeking a Senior Vice President of Finance & Planning to lead financial strategy, business planning, and performance management across its Men's and Women's divisions.

This highly visible executive leadership role will serve as a strategic business partner to the Division President and CFO, providing financial oversight and helping drive profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term growth across a portfolio of established and emerging brands.

The SVP will oversee a team spanning Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Business Planning, working closely with senior leadership across Merchandising, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across a multi-brand apparel and lifestyle portfolio.
• Provide comprehensive P&L oversight, driving revenue growth, margin improvement, profitability, and working capital performance.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the Division President and CFO, providing actionable insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Oversee and develop teams across FP&A, Finance, and Business Planning, establishing strong processes, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner closely with Merchandising, Sales, and Planning teams to optimize inventory investments, product profitability, pricing, and seasonal business performance.
• Lead financial analysis across wholesale, retail, e-commerce, and other distribution channels.
• Evaluate business performance by brand, channel, and product category, identifying risks, opportunities, and strategies to improve results.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting, forecasting accuracy, systems, and analytical capabilities.
• Support strategic initiatives, including new brand opportunities, business expansion, operational improvements, and investment decisions.
• Develop and present financial results, business plans, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including significant experience at the VP, SVP, or comparable executive level.
• Strong background in the fashion, apparel, footwear, accessories, or consumer lifestyle industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex P&Ls across multiple brands, business units, or distribution channels.
• Deep expertise in FP&A, financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance.
• Experience partnering with merchandising and planning organizations, with a strong understanding of inventory management, gross margins, and product economics.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop sizable cross‑functional finance and planning teams.
• Strong executive presence, commercial acumen, and ability to influence senior business leaders.
• Experience operating in a fast‑paced, multi‑brand environment with both strategic and hands‑on responsibilities.