The Normal Brand Looking for Director of Finance and Strategy at St Louis, MO Full Time

The Director of Strategy and Finance will run, streamline, and manage strategic initiatives, operations, and finance. This role requires a strategic and forward-looking individual who can navigate the complexities of the apparel industry, manage the financial resources of a startup effectively, and drive the team towards best-in-class efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance:

• Budgeting and Financial Planning: Lead the development of annual budgets and financial plans, working closely with the accounting team to align financial goals with company objectives
• Financial Analysis: Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making, including pricing strategies, product development, and investment opportunities
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring the availability of funds for day-to-day operations and growth initiatives
• Demand Planning: Lead in establishing targets for inventory purchases to optimize inventory, take advantage of price breaks where financially prudent, and ensure financial targets are protected
• Financial Statement review: Complete a detailed review of monthly financial statements, with an intimate understanding of performance metrics, budget vs actual variance, and other financial drivers

Strategy:

• Strategic Planning: Work closely with the leadership team to develop and hit targets that are core to the company’s vision
• New Project Initiatives: Spearhead new projects that are outside the scope of current positions
• Store Roll-Out: Work directly with ownership and be point person as we grow our retail footprint

Operations:

• Supply Chain Management: Assist in overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations, including vendor relations, product costing, production, and distribution, to ensure efficient and timely delivery of the seasonal lines
• Inventory Management: Develop and implement inventory procedures both at 3PL and store locations to optimize stock, increase turns, and reduce waste
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, drive down costs, and reduce waste

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (CPA a plus)
• 10 years of meaningful experience in accounting and operations management preferably in the apparel industry or management consulting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of driving operational and financial improvements
• Proficiency in financial software
• Proficiency in Net Suite
• High degree of proficiency in Excel
• Team management skills are a must
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively among teams and make data-driven decisions

Benefits

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)