Senior Vice President, Finance & Planning

Senior Vice President, Finance & Planning

Industry: Fashion, Apparel & Consumer Brands

Position Overview

Our client, a leading global fashion and lifestyle company with a diverse portfolio of well-known brands, is seeking a Senior Vice President of Finance & Planning to lead financial strategy, business planning, and performance management across its Men's and Women's divisions.

This highly visible executive leadership role will serve as a strategic business partner to the Division President and CFO, providing financial oversight and helping drive profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term growth across a portfolio of established and emerging brands.

The SVP will oversee a team spanning Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Business Planning, working closely with senior leadership across Merchandising, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across a multi-brand apparel and lifestyle portfolio.
• Provide comprehensive P&L oversight, driving revenue growth, margin improvement, profitability, and working capital performance.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the Division President and CFO, providing actionable insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Oversee and develop teams across FP&A, Finance, and Business Planning, establishing strong processes, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner closely with Merchandising, Sales, and Planning teams to optimize inventory investments, product profitability, pricing, and seasonal business performance.
• Lead financial analysis across wholesale, retail, e-commerce, and other distribution channels.
• Evaluate business performance by brand, channel, and product category, identifying risks, opportunities, and strategies to improve results.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting, forecasting accuracy, systems, and analytical capabilities.
• Support strategic initiatives, including new brand opportunities, business expansion, operational improvements, and investment decisions.
• Develop and present financial results, business plans, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including significant experience at the VP, SVP, or comparable executive level.
• Strong background in the fashion, apparel, footwear, accessories, or consumer lifestyle industries .
• Demonstrated experience managing complex P&Ls across multiple brands, business units, or distribution channels.
• Deep expertise in FP&A, financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance.
• Experience partnering with merchandising and planning organizations, with a strong understanding of inventory management, gross margins, and product economics.
• Proven ability to build, lead, and develop sizable cross-functional finance and planning teams.
• Strong executive presence, commercial acumen, and ability to influence senior business leaders.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment with both strategic and hands-on responsibilities.