Director, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

At Rhone, we cultivate a work culture that is empowering and rooted in our core values. We are gritty, approaching challenges with resilience and determination. We are responsible, holding ourselves accountable to each other and the work we do. We strive for excellence, pushing boundaries to deliver our best every day. We remain authentic, embracing honesty, humility, and individuality. And above all, we are team centered, knowing that true success comes from collaboration and shared purpose.

About The Role

We are seeking a Director of FP&A to serve as the strategic right hand to our senior finance leadership. This is a foundational, high-impact role where you will own the day-to-day rhythm of financial planning, budgeting, and corporate finance reporting.

Our Forever Forward mindset shapes everything we build, and as our Director of FP&A, you will bring that same discipline to scaling our finance function. You will start as a hands-on player-coach building models and driving analysis while intentionally recruiting and developing a team that will grow alongside the business. If you want to do meaningful work inside a fast-growing brand, drive strategy through data, and build an infrastructure that lasts, this opportunity is for you.

What You'll Do

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process end-to-end, working across every department to build a plan that is both ambitious and grounded.
• Own the rolling forecast cadence - monthly updates, biannual retrends, scenario modeling , keeping leadership ahead of what’s next.
• Maintain and continuously improve the long-range 3 statement financial model, translating strategic priorities into numbers leadership can act on.
• Own forecasted inventory balances and purchases in partnership with VP Planning and Merchandising.

• Own the monthly close reporting package: P&L variance analysis, key metrics, and narrative that gives leadership a clear picture fast.
• Build and maintain board and investor reporting materials with the clarity and precision those audiences require.
• Identify the drivers behind budget-versus-actual gaps and surface actionable insight, not just explanations.

• Serve as the embedded finance partner for Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Product (Design/ Merch / Planning) translating business decisions into financial impact in real time
• Support new initiative planning, channel economics, and investment decisions with well-structured financial analysis
• Act as a credible, respected presence in cross-functional conversations  someone leaders want in the room

• Own the FP&A infrastructure in NetSuite and connected planning tools, maintaining accuracy and scalability as the business grows.
• Drive continuous improvement in how we build, share, and use financial information across the organization.
• Establish and enforce SOX-compliant controls and documentation standards in partnership with the broader finance team.

• Start as a player-coach: own and balance individual contributor work and strategy while simultaneously recruiting, onboarding, and developing the FP&A team that will scale with the business. This role currently has one direct report (Sr. Manager of  FP&A) with the budget to build out a larger team as the brand continues to grow.
• Build the team with intention define the roles Rhone needs next, hire for both skill and cultural fit, and create an environment where talented people grow quickly.
• Develop a team culture grounded in high standards, intellectual curiosity, and accountability people who care deeply about the quality of their work and the impact it has.
• Invest in your team’s development through real coaching, clear feedback, and meaningful stretch assignments  not just task delegation.
• Set the standard for what great FP&A looks like at Rhone in the quality of the analysis, the clarity of the communication, and the speed at which the team operates.

What Success Looks Like

• First 30 Days: Master our current FP&A systems (NetSuite, Excel models), analyze the multi-channel P&L, and build trust with cross-functional department leaders.

• First 60 Days: Take full operational ownership of the monthly close reporting and budgeting cadence, identifying and implementing immediate process improvements.

• First 90 Days: Deliver updated long-range financial scenario models, finalize the hiring roadmap for your growing team, and present your first comprehensive board reporting package.

What You'll Bring

• 8–12 years of progressive Financial Planning & Analysis experience, ideally within consumer goods, retail, or direct-to-consumer (DTC) lifestyle brands.
• Proven track record of independently owning financial planning cycles and influencing non-finance stakeholders to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience hiring and developing teams in a high-growth environment, finding motivation in ambiguity and rapid change
• A low-ego, coaching-first mentality where you value your team's growth and collaborative success over individual credit

Technical Capabilities

• Deep proficiency in NetSuite and expert-level financial modeling in Microsoft Excel (building models others can easily use and adapt).
• Hands-on experience with connected planning or BI tools (e.g IBM Planning & Analytics, Anaplan, DOMO, Power BI).
• Solid command of GAAP, revenue recognition, multi-channel P&L mechanics, and SOX 404 compliance documentation.
• Genuine curiosity about integrating AI tools into finance workflows to enhance analytical rigor and team efficiency.

What You'll Get

• Competitive compensation

• Health, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits

• 401(k) with company incentive savings plan

• 10 company holidays annually

• Discretionary time off policy

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Clothing discount plus semi-annual gift card allotment

Other Details

Job Type: Full Time

Reports to: VP, Finance and Accounting

Location: Hybrid - Based in Stamford, CT 

Our Commitment

Rhone Apparel, Inc is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.