The Director FP&A – Corporate Finance will oversee the organization’s business plan by monitoring performance and investments to ensure strategic objectives are realized.  The Director will lead business partners in the development and management of the long-range plan, annual budget, periodic forecasts and financial reporting to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability.  Additionally, the Director will develop policies and procedures to collect and analyze financial data to ensure accurate and consistent reporting and forecasting. This position will offer a modern and thoughtful approach to data analysis utilizing the latest technologies with the goal of accelerating the company’s growth agenda, advancing Dollar Tree’s business objectives, and contributing to EBITDA and operating income improvements.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Annual Budget Development:Lead in the development of the annual operating budget.Oversee the capital and operating financial review and approval process, including preparation of materials, while leading review meetings with business partners and senior management.Facilitate review of consolidated plan with senior management, providing recommendations for modification and improvement of plan.Periodic Forecast Process:Oversee monthly forecast process that incorporates historical performance and future expectations.Challenge business partners to meet and exceed plan by providing data and analysis necessary to highlight opportunities for improvement. Prepare financial forecasts and report variances to plan that allows for meaningful dialogue with management team.Prepare recommendations and materials necessary for management to evaluate guidance range for external communication.Corporate Long-Range Planning:Design and enhance financial model that calculates 5-year plan for the organization.Coordinate with finance leaders/business partners on modeling assumptions, aligning on challenging targets that can be achieved.Identify both risks and opportunities that allow Dollar Tree to meet meaningful growth expectations.Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability:Lead and direct team throughout month-end and quarter-end close processes, partnering with accounting.Drive impactful results during month-end variance analysis, including leading monthly financial reviews where root causes are recognized, and corrective actions are identified.Management and Board of Directors Reporting:Coordinating with cross-functional teams in development of monthly and quarterly reporting for management that allow for meaningful dialogue.Prepare materials for CFO to review with Board of Directors on range of topics including long-range plan, annual operating plan, and forecast updates.
Minimum Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related quantitative fieldExcellent written/oral communication and data presentation skillsAbility to communicate with all levels of the organization, including Senior executivesAbility to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and PowerPointDetail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills and ability to translate business problems across disciplines into advanced analytic projects with measurable business valueMust be an independent thinker with the ability to work under minimal supervision and to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and tight deadlines.Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and grow a team of associates
Preferred Qualifications:Financial certifications such as CPA, CMA, etc and/or Advanced Degree such as MBA or MastersStrong knowledge of retail industry, particularly real estate, construction, and facilities operationsExperience with IBM planning analyticsExperience with dashboarding tools such as Tableau or Power BIExperience with Lawson GL system