Superior Group of Companies™, formerly Superior Uniform Group, established in 1920, is a combination of companies that help customers unlock the power of their brands by creating extraordinary brand experiences for employees and customers. It provides customized support for each of its divisions through its shared services model.
CID Resources is a fashion-forward, cutting-edge, leading manufacturer of medical apparel and accessories. Every day we strive to capture the fresh, fun and exciting essence of uniforms for medical professionals across the globe.
JOB SUMMARY
Superior Group of Companies (SGC) seeks a skilled and experienced Director of Financial Planning & Analysis. Reporting directly to our CFO, this role’s primary responsibility is leading enterprise-wide financial planning. The Director of FP&A must be a hands-on, results-driven leader who’s adept at developing cross-functional partnerships to assist senior leadership in managing short and long-term financial and strategic objectives. Strong analytical skills and a high degree of business acumen are crucial, along with an extensive understanding of financial and accounting concepts. This position will also play a key role in supporting board-level reporting and investor relations with quarterly earnings and investor presentations.
(This role follows a hybrid work schedule that includes working in the St. Petersburg, FL office on Wednesdays and Thursdays)
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Forecast, Reporting & Analysis
- Leads the company’s annual budget process, working with the organization’s leaders to create annual budgets and to monitor performance against budget.
- Drives the preparation of monthly P&L and cash flow forecasts, and leads discussions with senior leadership on the underlying business drivers, key financial metrics and sensitivity analysis
- Leads the production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial presentations. Provides forecast-to-actual variances, and insightful analysis that identifies areas of opportunity and risk
- Leads the capital allocation process and regular analysis of expected and actualized return on investments; owns the capital allocation model used across the company
- Leads the process of updating the consolidated strategic long-range plan, which includes consulting with business leads and modeling out various sensitivity analyses of the business for strategic and planning purposes
- Ensures modelling tools and techniques incorporate versatility to support quick turnaround and multiple growth scenarios
- Initiates and manages special / ad hoc projects and analysis on a regular basis
Business Partnering and Coordination
- Serves as a liaison to business and finance leads, to provide financial analysis to senior leaders to facilitate informed financial decisions and achieve financial targets, both internally and externally
- Partners with the accounting team to meet key deliverables, including recurring management reporting, quarterly earnings, BOD materials, etc.
- Interfaces frequently with senior leaders in meetings and presentations; supports CEO, CFO and investor relations in quarterly earnings preparation and investor conferences
- Drives forecast process alignment with key stakeholders throughout the organization
Team / Culture
- Leads a team of 4 individual contributors to ensure financial models used for forecasting and budgeting are accurate; raises key items to discuss with senior leadership as appropriate
- As a leader, sets direction and sets an example, creating clear expectations & goals while also providing regular feedback and coaching to support the growth of your direct reports.
- Identifies issues and opportunities to improve financial processes and implement recommended solutions
- Partners with executive team, to build a positive, highly engaged, high performance, and execution-oriented culture.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field – CPA, CFA and/or MBA, preferred
- 10 – 12 years of broad-based, progressive financial analysis and planning experience; corporate experience preferred
- Financial modeling skills and analyses expertise with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, required
- Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement presentation
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
- Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to interact effectively with associates/management.
- Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency
- Demonstrated ability to supervise, motivate, and develop strong supporting team
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- FP&A experience in a publicly traded company
COMPETENCIES
- Driving Results – Mid-Level Managers motivate individuals to achieve and exceed goals by establishing accountabilities, clarifying performance expectations, agreeing to high standards and measures, monitoring and reviewing performance, and providing timely and relevant feedback.
- Fact–Based Management – They view the organization as an open system, synthesize information from diverse sources, come to conclusions, and make decisions that are rational and based on sound evidence.
- Coaching and Developing Others – They provide quality time and planned commitment to direct reports and provide processes and opportunities for them to understand their strengths and limitations in relation to a range of high-quality and relevant competencies.
- Leadership Communication – Mid-Level Managers generate a shared commitment to the organization, building morale, and encouraging ownership of mission, goals, and values.
- Process Management – They take a systematic approach in contributing to making the company’s workflow more effective, efficient, and capable of adapting to an ever-changing environment.
- Organizational Savvy – They gather and accurately assess information related to the organization’s formal and informal communication channels and power relationships.
- Delegating – They display strong awareness of when, how, and to whom to delegate and will clearly communicate objectives, tasks, long-term benefits, and expectations for outcomes in order to empower others to take greater responsibility.
- Team Building – They enable and encourage group members to work together to complete tasks and accomplish goals that individual members could not accomplish alone.
**Along with a competitive compensation package, the company offers an excellent benefits package, including Medical, Dental, a defined contribution plan (e.g. 401(k)), life insurance, long term disability, a flexible spending account (FSA) and paid maternity/paternity leave.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.