At rue21, we believe fashion should be fun and accessible to all. As a leading specialty retailer, we’re different, we’re unique—just like you. rue21 combines a shopping experience designed to fit the individuality of our customers with a community to foster love, advocate change and empower each other through what we wear and what we do. Join our team and be #YOUinrue.

LIVING OUR VALUES:

Inclusivity: rue21 embraces all of you. We promote individuality and celebrate our differences. All are accepted, respected and welcome. Integrity: We own our words, our actions, and our results. We set our standard high by thinking big. It matters how we show up and how we play the game. Collaboration: Together we are rue21. We listen and support each other and achieve our collective goals together. Curiosity: We don’t ask why, we ask why not? We are agile and are driven by new ideas and original thinking. We are passionate and believe anything is possible. Community: Our power is our people; our community of customers, associates and partners. We care, we connect, we listen and we deliver.

The Senior Director of Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis directs, manages and performs all necessary activities in support of the rue21 financial reporting and planning function; including but not limited to annual budgeting, strategic long-term planning, monthly performance reporting and analysis, monthly forecast updates, board reporting, lender reporting, treasury projections and internal management reporting.

This position manages a team of three and establishes priorities, develops team capabilities, and ensures timely and accurate reporting to all constituencies.

Commits to supporting rue21’s vision, mission, and values of an inclusive environment and sets an example for their team or sphere of influence.

• Participates in the monthly closing process providing performance analysis versus projections
• Prepares the monthly reporting packages for internal and external requirements; including senior management, lenders, and board audiences
• Collaborates with business partners to prepare monthly forecast updates including income statement preparation, liquidity analysis and ad-hoc analysis
• Leads performance variance analysis and discussion with functional leadership
• Provides financial analysis on sales and operational metrics to support strategic decisions and initiatives
• Manages daily treasury reporting and liquidity projections
• Participates in the Enterprise Intelligence project to provide direction regarding critical date to support all financial analysis objectives
• Leads the company’s annual budgeting process and provide profitability insights and key business trends
• Actively supports strategic initiatives and provide financial insights as required
• Supports store profitability analysis and participates in real estate decision making
• Ensures data integrity and accuracy in all reporting and forecasting
• Develops a team focused on delivering best in class finance support and partnership
• Provides ad hoc analysis to support business objectives

• Minimum ten (10) years experience in financial planning for a multi unit retail organization
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and retail accounting
• Expert proficiency in financial modeling
• Track record of collaborating with cross functional teams
• Dynamic and self motivated, must have the business acumen and drive necessary to function in a fast paced changing retail environment
• Detail oriented approach to analytics

Great teammate. You know how to work with and influence those around you, and you don’t hesitate to roll up your sleeves and help when others need it.

Engaging interpersonal and presentation skills.

Efficient organization, prioritization, and time management skills.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to draw conclusions to make recommendations. Passion, Relevancy, Inclusivity, Ability to Deliver Results, Evolving mindset

Please be aware that the Company requires employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19.  This position will require the successful candidate to show proof that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.  The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

At rue21 we believe everyone has a voice and a seat at the table. Inclusion is in our DNA, and we embrace each individual’s unique story they have to tell.

Our Benefits include:

• Employee Discount
• Generous PTO Allowance
• Energetic & Innovative Culture
• Casual Dress Code
• Tiered Medical/Dental/Vision Plans & Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Home & Auto)
• 401k Retirement 

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