Director Of Financial Planning & Analysis

Position Overview: The Director of Financial Planning & Analysis will lead and coordinate the financial planning and forecasting processes for Tiffany & Co. consolidated worldwide gross margin and inventory. This role involves comprehensive analysis and forecasting of gross margin components (direct and indirect costs, commercial, industrial and corporate) and holistic consolidation of inventory flows. The Director will partner with cross-functional teams such as industrial, accounting, merchandising, supply chain, to support strategic financial objectives. The Director will be responsible for fostering an environment of continuous financial analysis and will provide recommendations to leadership.

Location: This role is based out of our New York, NY office, with flexibility to go to Whippany, NJ as needed.

Key Accountabilities:

• Financial Analysis and Reporting
• Produce monthly gross margin presentation to HQ and internally to Senior Leadership including deep dive into main components of gross margin performance with key insights
• Analyze performance by product line (variance analysis for FX / mix / price / COGS impacts)
• Analyze indirect costs including industrial activity (efficiency and absorption of costs in the industrial facilities across diamond and jewelry manufacturing), distribution and logistics, repair centers, product development
• Analyze worldwide roll forward of inventories (raw materials, finished goods, purchases, production) in collaboration with industrial and supply chain teams, and monitor working capital
• Partner with Accounting for periodic product obsolescence review
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders across: Industrial, Category Analysis Product development, Markets, Accounting, Distribution
• Alert leadership on potential risks or opportunities in gross margin components
• Produce gross margin analysis for Business Reviews with the Division and HQ
• Financial Forecasting
• Drive and oversee forecasting processes for worldwide consolidated gross margin (direct and indirect) during yearly forecast cycles and strategic long-term plan
• Collaborate with Product team to build sales product mix and margin targets
• Partner with Category Analysis and Industrial teams to project assumptions relative to product costs: metal and other relevant costs
• Plan and analyze worldwide roll forward of inventories, including production, receipts and impact on working capital for raw, work in progress and finished goods

Process Improvement

• Leverage and promote new company-wide implemented technology solutions to optimize data analysis
• Drive greater efficiency across Global FP&A processes in fast-paced environment

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, business, finance MBA preferred
• 10+ years of finance experience, heavily focused on business partnership in financial planning and analysis
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to work with senior management
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and under tight deadlines
• Collaborative mindset
• Agile and innovative mindset

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Hyperion Planning
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as SAP Business Objects and PowerBI

The hiring range for this position ranges from $165,495 - $233,640. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates' relevant skills and experience.

Tiffany & Co. is formed from many facets - talented people who make our community stronger with their creativity, perspective, and lived experience. Creating an inclusive workplace and workforce where everyone belongs is at the core of our values. We're committed to creating a more inclusive jewelry industry that empowers people of all backgrounds to shine and evolve to new heights. We believe reaching your full potential requires a solid foundation, and your well-being is a central pillar. Tiffany employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including global benefits like adoption and surrogacy assistance, and parental leave, as well as programs that support mental, emotional, physical, and financial well-being. We also offer competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plans with company match, paid time off, alongside other meaningful employee offerings. The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, alien or citizenship status, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, or military/veteran status. Tiffany is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities.