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Requirements found

Budgeting (must) Excel (must) Tableau (nice) Power Bi (nice)

What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Director".

Main responsibilities

• Lead the FP&A team in developing and executing the financial planning process, including annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management to support business decisions and drive company growth.
• Analyze and interpret financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives and evaluate potential business opportunities.
• Prepare Monthly Reporting Package, including variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs), for the executive team.
• Create presentations for key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment on financial goals and objectives.
• Manage and mentor a team of FP&A professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Drive the implementation and optimization of FP&A tools and systems to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Support ad-hoc projects and analyses as needed.

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems;” · “experience with advanced Excel, financial modeling, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is highly desirable.” · “Skilled in use of forecasting software.”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “Alo Yoga is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our finance team.” · “The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and strategy, preferably within the retail or fashion in…” · “Lead the FP&A team in developing and executing the financial planning process, including annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “Alo Yoga is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join our finance team.” · “The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and strategy, preferably within the retail or fashion in…” · “This role will be pivotal in driving financial performance, providing strategic insights, and supporting key business decisions.”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “Prepare Monthly Reporting Package, including variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs), for the executive team.” · “Create presentations for key stakeholders.” · “Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment on financial goals and objectives.”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “As the Director of FP&A, you will report directly to the Vice President of FP&A and work closely with senior management to ensure the financial health and gr…” · “Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment on financial goals and objectives.”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Leadership and mentoring Core
  In the posting: “Manage and mentor a team of FP&A professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.” · “Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “Drive the implementation and optimization of FP&A tools and systems to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.” · “Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Problem solving Supporting
  In the posting: “Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Communication Supporting
  In the posting: “Proven ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and concisely to senior management and stakeholders.”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.

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