Dir, Financial Planning/Analysis - 11215 Metro Pkwy

With approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S., as well as an online presence for each of our brands, it takes sophisticated technology, resources and infrastructure to ensure the continued success of our businesses. From finance and accounting to technology and merchandising careers, we have diverse opportunities available for talented professionals to join our team of nearly 16,000 associates who share our commitment to excellence.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

This position provides vision, leadership, and direction to the Financial Planning and Analysis team responsible for the company's annual operating plan, corporate planning data and systems, ongoing forecasts of business performance, management reporting of business and results, and other projects, reports, and initiatives. This position also plays a key role in the Strategic Planning and Long-Range Planning process.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the corporate operating and capital budgeting process in coordination with brands and department head leaders.
• Key contributor in collaborating and leading the company's strategic planning and long-range planning process, including financial modeling and on-going risk assessment.
• Is responsible for on-going evaluation, measurement, and analysis of company's strategic initiatives.
• Responsible for the weekly and monthly forecasting process as well as streamline the ability to efficiently update forecast results in order to provide timely and accurate information to senior management.
• Provides support to the investor relations function by providing business insights, financial results, investor presentations, and competitive analysis and information.
• Responsible for administration and end to end solutions of the company's core financial planning systems.
• Provides analysis and insight to the real estate/facilities team to aid in the development and execution of store reinvestment and rationalization programs.
• Responsible for post audit analysis and review of capital expenditure projects to ensure benefits and costs were as expected.
• Develops and enhances monthly senior management reporting to aid in decision making.
• Accommodates various ad hoc requests from senior management.
• Values individuality and the diverse talents of their team. Leads the team by communicatingexpectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering the team to be their best.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree in Finance from an accredited institution required; MBA preferred
• 10 years' experience in financial modeling including planning, budgeting and forecasting in the retail industry with a public company with proven track record
• Ability to drive change in a fast-paced environment
• Ability in dealing with cross-functional teams and leadership
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent in Microsoft office suite
• Ambitious, assertive, confident and motivated to achieve results
• Ability to meet tight deadlines

Chico's FAS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.