Job Description

About Kendra Scott

We are a fashion-lifestyle brand of big dreams, colorful confidence, and inspired design. Founded on Family, Fashion and Philanthropy, we believe that our employees and customers are the heart and soul of our brand, and that giving back is the truest form of success. Fashion meets innovation in the design of our two state-of-the-art facilities based in the heart of Austin, Texas, and overflows into the design of our growing retail environment across the country.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President of FP&A will lead companywide financial planning, consolidation, management reporting, and Board reporting, together with finance support for Ecommerce, corporate functions, and the supply chain. This leader will serve as a key member of company leadership and the CFO's right hand in translating strategy into financial plans, assessing performance, and driving decisions and accountability across the business.

The Vice President will be the senior finance partner to the Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Digital Officer, and Chief People Officer, with responsibility for Ecommerce, marketing, technology, G&A, sourcing, warehousing, and logistics finance. Support for the Chief Digital Officer will encompass both the Ecommerce business and technology investments. The role will lead and develop a team of three to four finance professionals and combine enterprise perspective with hands-on business partnership.

Working closely with the Vice President of Commercial FP&A and other finance and business leaders, this leader will integrate business plans into one company financial view. Commercial FP&A retains finance partnership for the Chief Commercial Officer's portfolio; this role owns the enterprise planning framework, consolidated outlook, and financial support for the corporate and operating functions described here.

Responsibilities

Corporate Planning and Consolidation

Own the companywide planning calendar, assumptions, targets, templates, and review process across monthly outlooks, quarterly forecasts, the annual operating plan, and the three-year long-range plan.
Lead financial consolidation for planning and management reporting, integrating Commercial FP&A and functional inputs into consistent companywide income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, headcount, and capital expenditure views.
Partner with Accounting on monthly close review and variance analysis, ensuring management reporting reconciles to reported results and explaining performance against plan and prior year.
Challenge assumptions, assess forecast risks and opportunities, and distinguish timing differences from sustained changes in performance. Translate findings into revised outlooks, decisions, and corrective actions.
Connect the three-year strategic agenda to annual targets and near-term operating plans, using driver-based models and scenarios to assess growth, profitability, cash generation, and funding needs.

Management and Board Reporting

Own recurring management reporting packages and executive business reviews, with a clear narrative on financial results, operating drivers, key performance indicators, risks, opportunities, and required actions.
Lead preparation of financial materials for the Board of Directors in partnership with the CFO, including performance updates, forecasts, annual plans, long-range plans, and investment recommendations.
Establish consistent definitions, reporting standards, and analytical views across functions; deliver accurate, timely information that helps leaders understand tradeoffs and make decisions.

Corporate Function and Ecommerce Finance

Lead spend planning, reporting, forecasting, and business reviews for Marketing, Technology, People, Finance, Legal, and other G&A functions, partnering with executive leaders to align resources with company priorities.
Partner with the Chief Marketing Officer on marketing investment, campaign and brand spending, and measurement of returns. Work with Commercial FP&A and channel leaders to connect marketing plans to revenue and margin outcomes.
Serve as the primary finance partner to the Chief Digital Officer for the Ecommerce business, owning Ecommerce P&L planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis. Connect traffic, conversion, average order value, & promotions to financial outcomes and actions that improve profitable growth.
Partner with the Chief Digital Officer on technology spending, capital expenditure, vendor commitments, and investment returns.
Partner with the Chief People Officer and functional leaders on workforce plans, compensation and benefits assumptions, hiring priorities, organizational investments, and productivity.
Build transparent cost-center and headcount reporting, identify savings and reinvestment opportunities, and hold spending owners accountable for commitments, financial targets, and delivery of benefits.

Supply Chain and Operations Finance

Serve as the primary finance partner to the Chief Operating Officer and leaders of sourcing, warehousing, and logistics, leading their planning, reporting, performance reviews, and day-to-day financial decision support.
Develop driver-based plans and reporting for product sourcing and landed cost, warehouse labor and productivity, fulfillment, transportation, freight, duties, and third-party service providers.
Explain cost and margin variances through volume, mix, purchase price, freight rates, labor efficiency, and other operating drivers; partner with business owners on actions to improve cost, capacity, and service.
Partner with Supply Chain, Merchandising, Commercial FP&A, Accounting, and Treasury on inventory, working capital, and cash implications of sourcing and fulfillment decisions.
Evaluate supplier and logistics agreements, sourcing alternatives, warehouse capacity, automation, and other operational investments. Develop business cases and track savings, returns, and execution against approved plans.

CFO Partnership and Enterprise Leadership

Act as a trusted advisor and right hand to the CFO, anticipating issues, framing decisions, and coordinating analysis and follow-through on the company's most important financial and operating priorities.
Help the CFO and executive team allocate resources across competing priorities, balancing strategic growth, operating discipline, cash flow, and return on investment.
Provide independent, fact-based recommendations and constructive challenge to senior leaders; build alignment around actions and strengthen financial accountability across the company.
Represent the CFO in designated planning, performance, and investment discussions and lead cross-functional financial analysis and special projects as needed.

Team Leadership and Finance Capability

Lead, coach, and develop a team of three to four finance professionals across corporate planning, functional finance, and supply chain finance; set clear priorities, responsibilities, and development plans.
Build a team that combines analytical rigor, sound business judgment, and strong service to business partners, with high standards for accuracy, ownership, and follow-through.
Improve planning systems, reporting, data quality, and automation in partnership with Accounting, Technology, and Commercial FP&A so the team spends more time on insight and decisions.
Create scalable processes and strengthen financial acumen across supported functions as the business grows.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
15 or more years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership responsibility in Corporate FP&A and business finance in a retail, consumer products, or similarly complex operating business.
Demonstrated ownership of enterprise planning and consolidation, monthly performance reviews, forecasting, annual budgets, long-range plans, and executive and Board reporting.
Experience supporting corporate functions, including marketing, technology, and people costs, with strong judgment in expense management, workforce planning, and investment evaluation.
Strong understanding of supply chain economics, including sourcing, landed product cost, warehousing, fulfillment, logistics, inventory, and working capital.
Proven ability to serve as a trusted partner to a CFO and senior operating leaders, influence enterprise decisions, and communicate complex financial issues clearly.
Strong financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case skills, with a command of the relationships among the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.
Experience leading and developing teams, improving planning and reporting capabilities, and operating effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
High standards for accuracy, accountability, and follow-through, with the ability to prioritize, challenge assumptions constructively, and translate analysis into business action.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

VP, FP&A @ Kendra Scott

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