Own a High Visibility, Impact Position with Full P&L Responsibility for the Rapidly Growing Ecommerce Channels and Overall Digital Business

If you combine a progressive financial career with proven leadership skills and deep experience in ecommerce or digitally focused organizations, the role of Director, Finance - Consumer Experience with FGX International offers you some very compelling opportunities. You will:

• Make an impact as you develop new ways of working, assessing and planning for the financial health and performance of ecommerce channels and the overall digital business.
• Serve as a key member of the Digital and Consumer Experience senior leadership team -- an integrated, cross-functional team with proven leaders driving the strong growth and success of the division.
• Work at the growing, global tech hub where there's a lot happening in terms of ecommerce and digital -- strategic areas of focus for the organization.
• Showcase your potential to take on additional responsibilities and advance at an established and stable company with more than a century of success. 
• Enjoy a vibrant culture and passionate, service-oriented group along with the stability and resources of FGX International and our global parent company EssilorLuxottica -- the world's largest player in the eyewear industry.
• Support multiple well-known brands. We are continually introducing new products and launching new collections. 

FGX International, an Essilor company, is the world's leading designer and marketer of non-prescription reading glasses, optical frames and value priced sunglasses, with a portfolio of established, highly recognized eyewear brands including Foster Grant®, Sight Station®, Magnivision®, Gargoyles®, Corinne McCormack® and SolarShield®. FGXI is headquartered in Smithfield, Rhode Island. 

To meet the basic qualification for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. In addition, to be a good fit for the Director, Finance - Consumer Experience opportunity, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance required; MBA or CPA preferred Quick question for you - click here
• ​8+ years of progressive finance experience including substantial experience in ecommerce or digitally focused organizations within D2C, B2B or apparel industries  Quick question for you - click here
• Experience working with senior leadership to implement successful market share growth strategies while driving profitability
• Proven success with responsibility for a full P&L
• Strong forecasting skills
• The ability to recommend, design and implement improvements to processes, systems and ways of working 
• Experience with financial reporting/planning software; Cognos TM1 a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VBA, Macros, LOOKUPS, modeling), PowerPoint, and Word
• Proven ability to lead projects and accomplish results
• Effective communicator with a strategic mindset
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple projects, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Flexibility and adaptability to manage change and meet demands (e.g. month-end, projects, reporting deadlines, etc.)
• Experience working with global teams is a plus

Currently, the team is working remotely. However, when it's safe to do so, we will be returning to the office in Greenwood. 

Reporting to the Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis, with a dotted line to the CXO, you will be part of the Digital group's multi-disciplinary leadership team, working toward the growth, success and expansion of our ecommerce channels and overall digital business within FGX globally. You will manage one direct Accounting report and take ownership of your role, managing tactical and strategic responsibilities ranging from monthly financials and full P&L to end-to-end planning to ensure the financial health and performance of the business. Specifically, you will:

• Partner with the CXO and leadership team in developing our company strategy and building a culture of high performance, cohesion, accountability, and fun
• ​Direct business strategy projects that identify major top- and bottom-line growth opportunities and develop business plans for realizing these opportunities
• Work in partnership with global CFO and finance teams toward the development and execution of effective, accurate and efficient financial processes and accounting activities, including cash management, preparation of external and internal reporting, and management of the month-end close process
• Help drive global expansion and regional market success by understanding market dynamics and partnering with global teams on growing existing business and achieving growth through e-commerce and Omnichannel initiatives
• Work closely with the FGX commercial teams and its retail partners on how to better leverage and expand the role of digital in their current environments
• Engage with external business and industry experts as required to learn and influence business strategies
• Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the company's operations and business plans
• Lead the development of the annual financial budget effectively working with the leadership team to create a realistic budget that meets annual goals
• Develop periodic forecast revisions that inform on the progress toward annual goals
• Provide financial leadership to the Marketing function within Digital and FGX
• Review and assess budget performance, monthly and quarterly, identifying and presenting key issues and providing solutions for challenges
• Work across the organization to identify and drive cost savings and efficiency improvements
• Co-own presentations to the senior leadership teams within FGX and EssilorLuxottica on financial performance, recommendations for investment, and potential growth opportunities

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Pictured: As the world's leading designer and marketer of non-prescription reading glasses and sunglasses, FGX International is comprised of over 50 established, highly recognized eyewear brands. Shown here are just a few.

Strong support and room to excel
You will enjoy outstanding support at FGX, from great tools to a passionate leadership team to a highly engaged Senior Director and CXO. We'll ensure you have the training, support and space needed to thrive and excel.

Professional development
This role will present some unique challenges, giving you the chance to demonstrate your ability to spearhead change, rally cross-functional teams and drive results. Those are characteristics we look for when additional opportunities arise.

Career opportunities
While you could be happy and challenged in this role for years to come -- after all digital is positioned for tremendous growth -- there's also ample opportunity for growth at FGX International and Essilor, locally and globally. 

Global market leadership
With worldwide brand recognition, international corporate locations, and sales spanning the globe, FGX International maintains a global presence, and continues to expand into new locales. Our parent corporation, Essilor International, manufactures optical lenses under the Varilux®, Crizal®, Transitions®, and other brands, and Essilor products are worn by one billion people daily. Essilor's recent merger with Luxottica has created the world's largest player in the eyewear industry.

Excellent compensation
We offer competitive salaries and attractive benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental care, life insurance and 401K programs, and the opportunity to work on some of the most famous brands in our industry.

Pictured: Making a difference in the lives of others is part of our daily focus at FGX International. We participate in a number of programs designed to provide support to organizations dedicated to improving our way of life, on a local and national level.

This is an ideal role for a finance director who interlaces hands-on tactical skills and knowledge with a strategic mindset and the vision to develop new approaches and implement effective changes. Naturally, your financial experience expertise will be essential, but just as important will be your leadership and partnering skills as you work with cross-functional contacts and leaders from Supply Chain to Global Finance. In fact, cross-functional communication should remain top of mind as you focus on priorities and help drive financial performance. 

To excel in this role, your ability to partner with others will be key, as will be your tenacity in driving operations forward while keeping company objectives top of mind. Ultimately, in year one, you will:

• Set clear financial objectives based on data and analysis
• Work with the larger Finance group on processes to build a best-in-class financial organization for Digital
• Serve as a contributor to the global group

Additionally, to be an outstanding Director, Finance - Consumer Experience, you will:

• Have the vision to streamline and develop the structure for future growth
• Combine creativity and analytical thinking in solving problems and overcoming challenges
• Achieve goals independently while also contributing as a team player
• Keep a constant eye out for ways to improve processes and efficiencies
• Remain flexible while also being deadline driven; work well under pressure