Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis

Company Description

At National Vision we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores. We operate four retail brands: America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, Eyeglass World, and Vista Optical inside select Fred Meyer stores and on select military bases. We offer an innovative culture where training is a priority, hard work is praised, and career growth is a reality.

We are hiring for a Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis to join our growing team!

Job Description

National Vision is transforming Finance into a more integrated, forward-looking function that drives enterprise performance and decision-making. The Senior Director of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis will lead Corporate FP&A, overseeing the company's financial planning, performance management and executive reporting cadence. This leader will establish the processes, standards and accountability connecting financial close, reporting, forecasting, budgeting and long-range planning. Partnering across Finance and the business, they will deliver consistent, actionable financial insights while modernizing systems and strengthening organizational capabilities.

What Would You Do? The Specifics.

• Enterprise Finance Cadence & Performance Management
• Lead the enterprise Finance cadence across Corporate FP&A, Retail Finance, BI, Accounting and other stakeholders.
• Establish a financial management framework spanning the P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and key operational metrics.
• Establish financial ownership, reporting standards and performance review processes in coordination with accountable Finance and business leaders.
• Financial Close, Reporting & Three-Statement Analysis
• Lead FP&A close analysis and management reporting, partnering with Controllership on financial accuracy and integrity.
• Oversee three-statement performance analysis, including variance explanations, financial bridges, working capital and inventory.
• Identify emerging financial risks, opportunities and underlying performance drivers to inform management decisions.
• Forecasting, Budgeting & Long-Range Planning
• Lead enterprise forecasting, annual budgeting and long-range financial planning across business and functional teams.
• Establish driver-based forecasting, assumption governance, financial bridges and measurable forecast accuracy standards.
• Oversee integrated financial models, scenario analysis and financial guidance support in partnership with Strategy and Investor Relations.
• Executive Reporting & Financial Narrative
• Own Monthly Business Review and executive financial reporting, integrating performance insights across the enterprise.
• Develop clear financial narratives and executive-ready materials supporting leadership decisions, Board reporting and Investor Relations.
• Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement
• Lead FP&A systems and process modernization, integrating enterprise planning, reporting, data infrastructure and automation.
• Partner with BI, IT and Finance Systems to establish scalable solutions, data integrity and standardized financial tools.
• People Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence
• Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A team through clear accountability, effective delegation, coaching and performance management.
• Independently drive functional priorities, resolve cross-functional challenges and escalate material financial or strategic decisions appropriately.

Qualifications

Work Experience

• 10+ years Progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate development with exposure to enterprise planning and reporting ((Required))
• 6+ years Strong financial foundation spanning P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, accounting close and financial modeling. ((Required))
• 6+ years Proven ability to independently lead complex financial processes, drive cross-functional initiatives and deliver measurable improvements. ((Required))
• 3+ years Demonstrated success leading, coaching and developing high-performing finance teams. ((Required))
• 3+ years Demonstrated ability to manage financial systems architecture, partnering with technical experts to integrate enterprise planning, reporting, data infrastructure and automation capabilities. ((Required)

Education

• Four year college degree or equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related discipline (Required)
• Master's Degree MBA, master's degree in a related field, CPA, CMA or other relevant professional qualification (Preferred)
• Completion of a rigorous corporate financial leadership development, rotational finance, internal audit or comparable professional training program. (Preferred)

Licenses, Certifications, Professional Affiliations

• CPA or CMA Upon Hire (Preferred)

Additional Skills

• Advanced Excel, financial modeling, analytical problem-solving and executive PowerPoint skills. (Required)
• Strong accounting fluency and expertise in enterprise forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis and financial performance management. (Required)
• Expertise in data visualization tools (Power BI preferred; Tableau acceptable) (Required)
• Experience with enterprise planning systems (Oracle EPM, Hyperion or equivalent) and strong data literacy. (Required)
• Exceptional financial synthesis, executive communication and presentation skills. (Required)
• Proven change-leadership capability within evolving FP&A or transformation environments (Required)

Additional Information

Taking Care of our People!

We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all associates. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount, and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs and access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.#LI-SH1

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.