Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Based in the Corporate Office NYC (Not remote)

Purpose

The Financial Controller's mission is to assist & support the Finance department with the business and commercial sales of all departments including building business plans that are cost effective.

Key Responsibilities

• Control of retail activities including brick & mortar stores and online operations; measure, monitor, and anticipate the evolution of main business strategic drivers.

• Promote and prepare optimization plans; preparation of reports, studies, analysis, and related information to support decision-making process.

• Develop and present the Operational Budget and Forecasts with all departments of the Company.

• Analyze the evolution of business key drivers and budget deviations.

• Monthly reporting and analysis of all the activities (sales, productivity, P&L, investments).

• Promote and collaborate with all the departments in the development and implementation of projects and optimization plans to improve country activities.

• Ensure compliance with group policies and requirements.

• Collaborate and work with the different Departments during the budget process.

• Assisting with ad hoc Power point presentations.

Personal Profile

• MBA, CPA, CMA or similar credentials

• A minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in a similar financial position.

• Apparel Fashion Retail, logistics and e-Commerce experience is highly desirable.

• Managed an accounting department through monthly close and reporting cycles

• Experience in management reporting with expert level in Excel (including Macros)

• Advanced level of PowerBi

• Process Improvement experience including system implementations

• Fluent in English (Spanish will be a plus)

• Aptitude for figures

• Well organized and able to meet deadlines

• Aptitude for working with computers (Excel & Power Point must)

• Autonomy

• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead milestone driven projects

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

• Solid organizational and project management skills

• Ability to work in a cutting-edge, casual environment where flexibility is essential

• Must be comfortable with aggressive deadlines

• Experience in a high volume and fast paced operation

Annual compensation range: $86,000 - $103,000

• Zara, in good faith, believes that this posted rate of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable laws.

Zara USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.