Job Postings From Our Member Companies Title:
Director Financial Planning and Analysis

Post Date
12/17/2014

Expiration Date
2/17/2015

Details:
The Director Financial Planning and Analysis will fill a key role within the Finance organization. This position will have primary responsibility for the critical financial analysis, oversight, and partnership with multiple business unit and operational leaders across the organization, to assist in driving business decisions through fact-based, financial data and analytics. Requires exceptional financial competence, strong business acumen, executive presence and leadership capabilities, deep knowledge of financial analysis tools and techniques, critical thinking proficiency, and exceptional communication skills.

Orvis Company associates take pride in our world-class service and products, treating customers, vendor partners, and each other with integrity and mutual respect. We work in a supportive, team-oriented environment, focusing on performance, continuous improvement, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. The Orvis Company and our associates are committed to giving back to our communities and protecting nature.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Supervise and team of Financial Analysts.
• Direct semi-annual budgeting process.
• Provide strategic financial analysis and planning to the business on operational performance and processes.
• Work with business partners to design/execute business and accounting solutions to complex issues.
• Assist in the implementation of financial and operational systems and processes by partnering with company managers to plan, organize, motivate, and control resources to achieve highest possible ROI for system and process implementations.
• Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information in order to evaluate operating results in terms of profitability, efficiency, and performance.
• Provide financial and operational driver analytical insights in helping drive Corporate success.
• Monitor effective financial internal controls to include the continued evaluation and establishment/ modification of policies and procedures as required.
• Assist in developing short and long term goals and objectives, including cost saving initiatives.
• Participate in design and development of management reporting, including dashboards and other on-going reporting.

Company Interfaces:
This position reports to the VP – Corporate Controller and will directly manage a team of Financial Analysts in Vermont and Virginia. The position is located in Sunderland, Vermont.

Qualifications:
Essential Attributes:
• Deep knowledge of accounting and performance management
• Strong grasp of business strategy, functions, markets and risks
• Mastery of systems, analytical tools, and management
• Report design capabilities
• Polished communication skills
• Team work

Qualifications:
• BA required, MBA preferred
• 5 plus years’ experience in corporate finance with background in analysis, planning and accounting
• Preference for retail/direct marketing background
• Successful supervisory experience


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About Orvis - www.orvis.com
In 1856, Charles Orvis founded the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering the finest fly fishing equipment, and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, along with our world famous fly-fishing gear, Orvis offers distinctive clothing, home furnishings, gifts, and dog products. Each item is rooted in our heritage of authenticity and the outdoors, and is backed with a no-questions-asked guarantee. As the longest-running mail order business in the United States, and with our flagship retail store located in the same Vermont village as the original store since 1856, we offer experience and knowledge that no other retail company can. Each day we strive to apply what we know and learn to bring our customers even better service and products tomorrow.

Orvis is headquartered in beautiful Southwestern Vermont with major operations in Roanoke, Virginia and the U.K. We firmly believe that the only way for Orvis to achieve its vision to be the most respected lifestyle brand in America, is to have a company culture that is supportive and inspiring to the individuals that will get us there.

Orvis offers competitive compensation commensurate with scope of responsibilities and experience required; plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, 401K with a company match, generous Associate Discounts, and other excellent benefits.

To learn more and connect with Orvis, please visit us online www.orvis.com.

Please apply online.

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Orvis

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