American Eagle Outfitters
Location
Mississauga, ON | Canada
Job description
POSITION TITLE: DIRECTOR, FP&A, CANADA
REPORTS TO: COUNTRY MANAGER, CANADA
DOTTED LINE REPORTS TO: U.S. Finance FP&A Organization
STATUS: FULL-TIME
POSITION SUMMARY:
As the FP&A lead for American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) in Canada, you are the decision support for the Canada Senior Leadership Team (SLT), bringing financial rigor and commercial acumen to guide your colleagues. You will also be the scorekeeper, responsible for ensuring that the Canadian business is reporting all business metrics on a timely basis. You will work closely with the US Finance team, bringing your insights into the Canada business to allow them to more effectively service the Canada business. Most of all, you will represent our Company values and bring your REAL self to work every day.
DOTTED LINE MANAGER RELATIONSHIP:
Your regular reporting line will be to the Country Manager Canada, and you will be connected to the US FP&A organization through a functional dotted line. Your dotted line manager’s responsibility will be to ensure you receive functional support and training, and to include you on all relevant communications and milestones to set you up for success in your role. Your dotted line manager will work with your manager on setting objectives and reviewing performance on a monthly basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for reporting, forecasting and leading the Canada team in terms of P&L target achievement
- Lead ongoing strategic growth investment planning and cost optimization initiatives in accordance with Corporate priorities
- Provide P&L guidance and coaching for Canada SLT to raise the overall commercial acumen of the entire group
- Coordinate and communicate pre-season planning, reporting and goal setting for the Canadian business
- Overall responsibility for ensuring all reports on the Canadian business are provided accurately and on time for all stakeholders
- Work closely with the Canada SLT on the setting and tracking of all goals, short and long term
- Find trends in data and turn your insight in to action
- Play an active and collaborative role in the Canada SLT, helping to develop the strategic plan on an ongoing basis
- Represent AEO Canada within the broader organization Finance department
- Analysis of the ideal set up for Finance in Canada, making recommendations for future requirements
- Uphold Company values by contributing to a positive work environment
- Understand and adhere to all Company policies and procedures located in the AEO Associate Handbook
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned
PERSONAL TRAITS:
- Commitment to understand the role and become the best FP&A Director you can be
- Executive presence
- Have an opinion, be able to share it concisely, listen to others, and have the ability to commit to the group decision, even if not your view
- Ability to recognize multiple opportunities and prioritize the most impactful
- Humility
- Self-awareness
- Growth mindset – desire to learn and develop your knowledge and skills
- Listening skills – bring curiosity and listen in order to learn
- Self-motivated – doesn’t need to be consistently watched and governed
Leadership
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10 years background in Finance, preferably FP&A
- Strong background in retail, with Canadian experience preferred
- Familiarity with AEO systems and processes a benefit (Oracle Hyperion, Tableau, Ariba, Concur)
- Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
Proven history of working with senior leaders to achieve your goals
LOCATION/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Remote, with an ability to travel to Canadian provinces, New York and Pittsburgh as required
Must be able to make in-person critical milestones
PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION:
- Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
- Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service
- AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.
American Eagle - We're an American jeans and apparel brand that's true in everything we do. Rooted in authenticity, powered by positivity, and inspired by our community – we welcome all and believe that putting on a really great pair of #AEjeans gives you the freedom to be true to you. Because when you're at your best, you put good vibes out there, and get good things back in return. AE. True to you.
American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle and Aerie brands.
The company operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to 81 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 200 international locations operated by licensees in 24 countries.
AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal and provincial equal employment opportunity and human rights laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, a conviction for which a pardon has been granted or any other ground protected by applicable human rights legislation. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law. Job Identification 392
Job Category Finance
Posting Date 2024-02-23
Job Schedule Full time
Locations Mississauga, ON, Canada
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