Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

About us: 

Vineyard Vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha’s Vineyard by brothers, Shep & Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 120 retail locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US. 

Vineyard Vines was founded on a state of mind that Every day should feel this good. 

You don’t need to be on a beach, by the ocean or on vacation to have Every day should feel this good moments. It’s a state of mind that we all experience, and one where everyone is invited. At vineyard vines, we don’t just live an #EDSFTG life away from our desks—we bring it to work with us, too. 

In our stores, at our Harbor Drive headquarters or working remotely, our company culture is fun, encouraging and welcoming to all. We work hard and play harder, and we never take ourselves too seriously. And while we have many company goals, our number one priority is making Vineyard Vines a great place to work for all employees. 

Our team is our family, and we’d never have grown to where we are today without them. 

We’re committed to building an inclusive team across all channels, departments and stores within our community. We hope you’ll join us and see what the smiling pink whale is all about. 

Overview

Vineyard Vines is seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to play a key role in driving financial performance, strategic planning, and operational decision-making across the organization.

As a key Finance business partner, this position will work closely with cross-functional leadership to drive growth, profitability, and operational efficiencies. The Director will be responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis across multiple business functions, including Supply Chain (Freight, Fulfillment and Logistics), Technology, Legal, Production and other corporate functions.

This role will support the monthly financial close and forecasting process, annual budget development, and long-range strategic planning. The position will also be responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial reporting, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing financial insights to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.

This highly visible role offers the opportunity to partner directly with senior leadership and collaborate across all areas of the business in a fast-paced growing retail environment.

The position will also be responsible for managing and developing a Senior Financial Analyst.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range financial planning for assigned business functions.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze financial models, including P&L forecasts, expense projections, and scenario analyses.
• Monitor financial performance against Budget, Forecast, and Prior Year, identifying key variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with Accounting during the monthly close process to ensure accurate financial results, appropriate expense recognition, and timely variance analysis.
• Prepare financial reporting and presentations for senior leadership, providing clear insights and actionable recommendations.

Business Partnership & Operational Finance

• Serve as a strategic Finance partner to cross-functional leaders, supporting financial performance, resource allocation, and business decisions.
• Oversee financial planning and analysis for key operational functions, including Supply Chain, Technology, and Production.
• Partner with Supply Chain leadership to evaluate freight costs, fulfillment expenses, operational productivity, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Support Technology financial planning, including operating expenses, capital investments, vendor costs, and business cases for new initiatives.
• Analyze key financial and operational KPIs to assess performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
• Partner with functional leaders to manage expenses, evaluate investments, and drive accountability against financial targets.

Strategic Planning & Business Initiatives

• Support company-wide strategic initiatives through financial modeling, scenario planning, and investment analysis.
• Develop business cases and financial assessments for new investments, operational improvements, and growth opportunities.
• Identify and quantify opportunities to improve profitability, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Evaluate the financial impact of business decisions and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support ongoing improvements to financial reporting, forecasting processes, and analytical tools.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage, mentor, and develop a Senior Financial Analyst.
• Build strong working relationships across Finance, Operations, Technology, Supply Chain, and other business functions.
• Communicate financial results, key trends, and business implications effectively to senior leadership.
• Proactively identify emerging financial risks and opportunities and partner with stakeholders to develop action plans.

What you bring: 

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance 
• 7-10 years of experience in Retail, Corporate Finance, or related fields; apparel experience preferred 
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross functionally in a dynamic environment 
• Ability to work with large amounts of data and translate key takeaways to leadership and partners 
• High motivation, entrepreneurial mindset, ability to multitask and take initiative 
• Every day will feel this good because: 
• We have a fun-spirited entrepreneurial culture filled with truly “good” people 
• We offer a generous employee discount so you can represent our lifestyle on-and-off the boat 
• We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefits, paid-family leave, health savings, flex spending accounts, life & disability insurance 
• We have an onsite gym as well as health & financial wellness programs to keep you active 
• We offer 2 summer Fridays to take off in addition to a competitive vacation policy & holiday calendar

Every day will feel this good because:

• We have a fun-spirited entrepreneurial culture filled with truly “good” people
• We offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boat
• We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefits, and paid-family leave, health savings, flex spending accounts, life & disability insurance
• We have an onsite gym as well as health & financial wellness programs to keep you active
• We offer 2 summer Fridays to take off in addition to a competitive vacation policy & holiday calendar