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Savers | Value Village Director Retail Finance in Bellevue, Washington
Job Title: Director Retail Finance
Pay Range: $133,678 to $200,517
Who we are:
As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers® family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.
Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.
What you can expect :
The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.
What you get:
Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.
In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.
Geographic & job eligibility rules may apply
Healthcare Plans
Comprehensive coverage (medical/dental/vision) at a reasonable cost
Specialized health programs – Improve wellness (quit smoking, counseling, diabetes management, chronic joint pain)
Paid Time Off
Sick Pay
Vacation Pay
Paid vacation time begins accruing on hire date
Accrual rate ranges from .019 to .038 per regular hour worked
Holiday Pay
Based on position and full-time/part-time status
6 paid holidays plus 1 to 2 additional floating holidays
Team member discounts
Up to 50% off store merchandise
Flexible spending accounts
Use pre-tax dollars for eligible health and day care expenses
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A whole suite of free tools and resources to manage life’s challenges and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Life insurance
Company provided peace of mind and the option to purchase a supplemental plan
Additional Benefits
Annual Bonus
Performance Merit Increases
Disability Insurance
Parental Leave
What you’ll be working on:
Supports Savers’ vision through leading Finance for the Canada and Australia team to ensure sound business decisions and maximize financial performance. Responsibilities Include annual planning process, period financial analysis, forecast updates, price and selection analytics, labor and operating expense control, and ad-hoc financial analysis.
Essential Job Functions:
Serve as the CFO of the Canada and Australia retail business
Lead country annual budgeting, monthly forecasts and store-related components of the strategic plan
Partner regularly with Country VP’s, Regional Directors, Senior Director and senior management to analyze performance and provide insight and guidance to the business
Identify business trends and work with field leadership to help maximize the use of resources including raw material and labor
Lead period financial review calls
Collaborate with the controllership function to continually improve analysis and financial processes
Prepare presentation materials, up to and including materials for Executive Management and Savers’ Board of Directors
Provide commentary and recommendations to store operations groups based upon results of detailed analysis
Manage and guide the work of analyst team, including training, hiring, coaching and mentoring
Analyze and partner with filed leadership to build plan of action for underperforming stores and new stores
Identify expense opportunities and trends and address with functional teams and store operations
Some travel required to visit markets and work with field leadership to gain insights on operating environment, as well as providing sales and operating direction
Identify process improvement opportunity and recommend solutions, including reporting streamlining and production efficiency steps
What you have:
Good knowledge of Microsoft office products, including advanced Excel & D365
Strong experience with financial statements and general ledgers
Demonstrated supervisory, management and leaderships skills
Working knowledge of accounting practices
Demonstrated planning and organization skills
Demonstrated customer service skills
Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions
Ability to make or influence decisions
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Ability to be detail-oriented and to see the “Big Picture”
Ability to communicate well orally and in writing
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision
Ability to think and act as a business owner in the thrift industry
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information
Ability to connect complex operational metrics to financial results
FLSA: Exempt
Travel: Travel up to 10% and ability to travel to Canada
Work Type/Location: Bellevue, WA
Savers is an E-Verify employer