Timberland: Senior Manager, FP&A

VF Corporation; Hampshire Township (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Timberland, part of VF Corporation, is hiring a Senior Manager, FP&A for Wholesale Americas. You will lead the finance function for the wholesale channel, partnering with leadership to drive profitability and strategic growth.

You will shape plans and forecasts, own performance reviews, and deliver actionable insights to executive leadership, while building a high-performing team and ensuring internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, FP&A, or business-facing finance leadership roles.
• Proven track record partnering with senior leaders to drive decision-making and deliver financial results.
• Experience in consumer goods, wholesale, retail, apparel, or footwear industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as finance leader and strategic partner for Timberland Wholesale Americas.
• Lead the Wholesale Americas strategic plan, annual operating plan, forecasts, and updates.
• Own end-to-end financial performance review for the Wholesale business (revenue, margin, SG&A, OI, working capital, cash flow).
• Deliver timely analysis of performance, identifying drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead regional in-season forecasting, with visibility into demand trends and financial outlook.
• Partner with Commercial, Merchandising, Demand Planning, Operations, and Brand teams on opportunities and investments.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and executive-level decision support.

Skills

Financial acumen

Commercial mindset

Leadership

Influencing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Admin, or related field

Job description

At Timberland, we’re a force of nature. We’re a team that steps outside, works hard together, and moves the world forward. The brand is widely recognized as the arbiter of boot culture. With a rich heritage of craftsmanship and an eye toward the future, Timberland has a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and build community.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with an team of fun, adventure-loving people, Timberland just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Timberland Careers or www.timberland.com.

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Senior Manager, FP&A - Wholesale Americas at Timberland

As the Senior Manager, FP&A for Wholesale Americas, you will serve as the finance leader and strategic business partner for Timberland's Wholesale business across the region. You will play a critical role in shaping business decisions, driving financial performance, and providing visibility into risks and opportunities that impact the channel's growth and profitability.

You will partner closely with the Wholesale leadership team and cross-functional business partners to translate strategy into financial outcomes, deliver actionable insights, and drive accountability across the organization. This role requires a combination of strong financial acumen, commercial mindset, leadership, and the ability to influence decision‑making in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.

Let’s break down that day‑in‑the‑life a bit more:

• Serve as the primary finance business partner to the Americas Wholesale leadership team, providing financial guidance and strategic insight to support business decisions and drive profitable growth.
• Lead the Wholesale Americas strategic plan, annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, and in‑season business updates.
• Own the end‑to‑end financial performance review process for the Wholesale business, including revenue, gross margin, SG&A, operating income, working capital, and cash flow.
• Deliver timely and insightful analysis of business performance, identifying key drivers, emerging risks, and opportunities to improve financial outcomes.
• Drive accountability through business reviews and performance management processes, ensuring financial commitments and business objectives remain aligned.
• Lead the regional in‑season forecasting process, providing clear visibility into demand trends, customer performance, financial outlook, and key business assumptions.
• Partner closely with Commercial, Merchandising, Demand Planning, Operations, and Brand teams to evaluate opportunities, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Support customer and market‑level decision‑making through financial analysis and scenario planning.
• Identify and implement processes, systems, and reporting improvements that enhance forecasting accuracy, operational efficiency, and business insights.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and reporting requirements.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and executive‑level decision support on strategic initiatives and special projects.

What do you need to succeed?

We are looking for a highly analytical, commercially minded finance leader who combines strong financial expertise with the ability to influence decisions, challenge assumptions, and partner effectively across the organization.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or business‑facing finance leadership roles.
• Proven track record of partnering with senior business leaders to drive decision‑making and deliver financial results.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and P&L ownership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex planning processes while managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exceptional business partnering and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and build credibility across all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership experience with a passion for developing talent and building high‑performing teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights.
• Growth mindset and a continuous improvement orientation with experience driving process and reporting enhancements.
• Experience within consumer goods, wholesale, retail, apparel, or footwear industries is preferred.

Hiring Range:

$108,000.00 USD - $135,000.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com. Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.