Senior Director, Finance - Merchandising

Summary

Join Spreetail as a Senior Director of Finance and become a pivotal financial leader, partnering with Merchandising and Marketing teams to drive revenue and profitability. You will provide crucial financial insights, optimize spending, and guide executive decision-making. This role requires expertise in e-commerce/retail finance and strong leadership skills to build high-performing teams. Responsibilities include financial partnership and strategy for merchandising and marketing, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), cross-functional collaboration, team development, strategic financial guidance, and process enhancement. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred), 12+ years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication and leadership abilities. Spreetail offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• 12+ years of experience in financial management, with a strong focus on supporting merchandising and marketing functions
• Proven track record of partnering with merchandising and marketing teams in an e-commerce or retail environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop financial models, conduct ROI analysis, and provide actionable insights
• Proficiency in financial planning and analysis tools, SQL proficiency, and advanced Excel modeling
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive business outcomes
• Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Act as the financial lead for merchandising, providing insights into pricing, product mix, and category performance, while driving product margin optimization
• Partner with the marketing team to assess financial impact, perform ROI analysis on initiatives, and lead budget planning to ensure alignment with revenue and profitability goals
• Oversee the creation of financial models, forecasts, and budgets for merchandising and marketing, conducting in-depth analysis of sales trends, costs, and profit margins
• Work closely with technology, operations, supply chain, e-commerce, and data analytics teams to ensure alignment on inventory, logistics, and customer insights
• Build and manage a high-performing finance team, fostering continuous learning and professional development while mentoring direct reports
• Ensure clear communication of financial goals and KPIs, facilitating cross-functional collaboration between merchandising and marketing
• Lead initiatives to improve financial tools, processes, and systems for enhanced reporting accuracy, speed, and decision-making

Benefits

• We provide the flexibility to take care of yourself. Spreetail operates in a work culture that promotes results and encourages taking time off when needed. In addition to a generous vacation policy, we also offer paid time-off for your wedding week, paid parental leave and support for parents of growing families
• We celebrate accomplishments. Each year at Spreetail is a milestone with the opportunity to receive special gifts, swag store credit, or donations to a nonprofit of your choice. We also recognize people pursuing impacts with Spreetail Spotlight Awards
• We care about your Health & Wellness. Spreetail works hard to enhance the employee experience through benefit programs and perks that provide meaningful support. We offer affordable medical, dental and vision plans with coast-to-coast coverage. We also provide free telehealth and on-demand mental health resources
• We create the opportunity to revolutionize your community. We encourage Spreetailers to give back and make a social impact, and we offer paid time off to do it