Senior Financial Analyst

VF Corporation is looking for an exceptional Senior Financial Analyst to join our The North Face FP&A team, based in Stabio, Switzerland.

Let’s talk about the role!     

As Senior FP&A Analyst, you will support The North Face FP&A activities across P&L Planning and Forecasting, with a primary focus on sales and margin, helping the team to assess channel performance and trends to maximize revenue and profitability.

You will gather Budget, Forecasts and Ops & Risks data, to load into our reporting tool (BPC), while delivering ad hoc reports, as requested by Senior Management.

To achieve these objectives, you will work closely with your FP&A colleagues, as well as with other functions, including Planning, Sales and DTC, while reporting directly to the FP&A Director.

Primary Accountabilities:

You will be expected to deliver strong results across the following FP&A responsibilities:

• Manage financial planning and forecasting tools, ensuring consistency and accuracy of figures submitted to Corporate
• Ensure actuals and forecasts are accurately loaded into the system
• Drive forecasting accuracy excellence, by proactively analysing and reporting critical trends and dynamics, mainly within WHS channels and major accounts
• Maintain alignment between financial and commercial expectations, to ensure sales, margin and inventory targets are achieved
• Support the SG&A COE to deliver accurate profit analysis
• Ensure that all requests are delivered accurately and on time, including BPC loading, store roll, key account details, revenue walk, margin bridge, category overviews, etc.
• Support the Budget and five-year rolling financial plan, partnering with Planning team, Merch and Operations

Skills for Success

You will bring proven experience in controlling and financial planning, along with a strong analytical mindset:

• Master’s degree in finance or a related field
• 3+ years of relevant work experience with a proven track record in FP&A roles
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of the outdoor industry
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a goal-oriented approach
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with non-finance stakeholders
• Advanced software skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, COGNOS and BPC (experience with AI tools is a plus)
• Fluent in English and preferably one additional EU language

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling. Learn more at vfc.com

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package.

A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do

An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together

Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization

On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives

A discount card with 50% on all VF brands

Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity 

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!

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