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Associate Director, FP&A and Strategic Finance

New York, NY

Studs is a category-defining ear piercing and earring brand named one of “the 10 most innovative companies in retail for 2023” by Fast Company. Studs connects ear piercing with aftercare and earring shopping to create an end-to-end Earscaping® experience. We offer a better retail and digital experience that prioritizes safety and expertise in a cool, fun and welcoming environment, along with a wide earring assortment—all at an accessible price point.

Based in New York, the Associate Director of FP&A and Strategic Finance will report to our VP of Finance and will oversee our FP&A and Strategic Finance function. You will be responsible for financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting and reporting, all of which will be used to inform strategic and operational decisions that drive the growth and success of our business. This role will collaborate closely with all business departments. 

Salary Range: $155,000-$165,000, with equity

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Modeling: Build, maintain, and enhance complex financial models to forecast business performance, guide strategic initiatives, and assess various business scenarios.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the budgeting process across departments and develop rolling forecasts to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Performance Analysis: Analyze financial and operational results, providing insights and actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Business Partnering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Operations, Marketing, Retail) to derive insights from key performance metrics that help identify risks and opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
  • Strategic Planning: Contribute to long-term financial planning, investment strategies, and corporate development efforts.
  • Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal stakeholders and board members, ensuring data accuracy and clear communication of performance metrics.
  • Ad Hoc Analysis: Support senior leadership with ad hoc financial analyses, including pricing strategies, new product launches, and market expansion opportunities.
  • Driven, creative problem solver that consistently acts with integrity and speaks up
  • Owner’s mindset, with the ability to approach feedback and problems with a positive attitude.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
  • 4-6 years of experience in an FP&A or a strategic finance role in retail, hospitality or services, preferably including 1-2 years of experience in investment banking.
  • Strong financial modeling skills and experience building complex, dynamic models from scratch.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
  • Proficient in Excel and other financial tools; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and present complex financial data in a clear manner.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Ability to get into the trenches and do the work when needed, while also always holding on to the big picture view

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including $0 in-network mental health visits, commuter benefits and 401k
  • HSA (Health Savings Account) or FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
  • Additional mental health resources such as Talkspace and Headspace
  • Gender affirmation support services, EAP sessions and work/life resources 
  • Flexible Work Environment (3 days in office, 2 days work from home)
  • 4 weeks accrued Paid Time Off, 7 days accrued Sick Time, 11 paid holidays, and 4 Quarterly Wellness Days (where the whole team takes time off together to recharge)
  • Three months of paid Parental Leave (biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible)
  • A paid sabbatical after four years of full-time service
  • Ongoing learning & development, opportunities for upward mobility, performance reviews, and consistent coaching to help you grow professionally
  • Discounts on piercings and products (we’ve got your friends and family covered too!)
  • Access to PerkSpot and additional benefits such as pet insurance, discounted tickets, personal finance coaching, healthy rewards and extended life insurance

Studs is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, citizenship, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status. Studs considers qualified applicants with criminal histories. We comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which we operate. If you require an accommodation for the application process, please fill out this form.

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