Job Title: Director Finance – Processing and Production Planning Salary: $147,046 - $220, 569
Who we are: As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com. Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia. What you can expect: The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute. To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities. An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members. What you get: Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one. In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings. Benefits offerings including: Bundled health plans such as medical, Rx, dental and vision Company-paid life insurance for extra protection and peace of mind Programs to stop smoking, diabetes management coaching, and on demand care options. A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future. Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies. A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life. What you’ll be working on: The Director Finance will support Savers’ vision through leading Finance for the Off-Site Processing (OSP) and Production Planning teams to ensure sound business decisions and maximize financial performance. Responsibilities Include annual planning process, period financial analysis, forecast updates, price and selection analytics, labor and operating expense control, and ad-hoc financial analysis. This role oversees a team of Senior Finance Managers and Senior Financial Analysts.
Serve as the CFO of the Off-Site Processing (OSP) and Production Planning functions
Lead annual budgeting, monthly forecasts and store-related components of the strategic planPartner regularly with VP’s, Directors, Senior Director and senior management to analyze performance and provide insight and guidance to the businessIdentify business trends and work with leadership to help maximize the use of resources including raw material and laborLead period financial review calls Collaborate with the controllership function to continually improve analysis and financial processesPrepare presentation materials, up to and including materials for Executive Management and Savers’ Board of DirectorsProvide commentary and recommendations to store operations groups based upon results of detailed analysisManage and guide the work of analyst team, including training, hiring, coaching and mentoringAnalyze and partner with leadership to build plan of action for underperforming facilities.Identify expense opportunities and trends and address with functional teams and operations Some travel required to visit markets and work with field leadership to gain insights on operating environment, as well as providing sales and operating directionIdentify process improvement opportunity and recommend solutions, including reporting streamlining and production efficiency steps What you have: Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Good knowledge of Microsoft office products, including advanced Excel & D365
Strong experience with financial statements and general ledgersDemonstrated supervisory, management and leaderships skillsWorking knowledge of accounting practicesDemonstrated planning and organization skillsDemonstrated customer service skillsAbility to identify problems and recommend solutionsAbility to make or influence decisionsAbility to interact with all levels of the organizationAbility to be detail-oriented and to see the “Big Picture”Ability to communicate well orally and in writingAbility to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervisionAbility to think and act as a business owner in the thrift industryAbility to maintain confidentiality of all informationAbility to connect complex operational metrics to financial results Minimum Required Education, Training and Experience:Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field.
10+ years’ experience in Finance or a combination of education and experience that yields the required Finance knowledge, skills & abilities.3 years’ experience in retail or manufacturing. Ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word. Ability to receive detailed information through verbal communication, and to make the discriminations in sound. Ability to receive detailed information visually through written communication (both physical and electronic). FLSA: Exempt Travel: Up to 10% and ability to travel to Canada required Work Type/Location: Hybrid (2 – 3 days per week) 11400 SE 6th St. Bellevue, WA Savers is an E-Verify employer