Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

Director, Financial Planning and Analysis

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Shoe Carnival (NASDAQ: SCVL) seeks a Director of FP&A to lead financial planning, forecasting, and strategic analysis. This role reports directly to a Vice President and serves as a key partner to the executive team in driving business performance and supporting strategic decision‑making. The position is based at our Fort Mill, SC headquarters.

The company is executing a significant transformation—rebranding stores to the Shoe Station banner, pursuing M&A to become the nation's leading family footwear retailer, and building a new finance team. This role requires someone who can build FP&A capabilities while delivering immediate value to the business.

• Lead annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting cycles
• Be a key contributor in the planning and execution of the monthly S&OP meetings
• Develop and present financial analyses to executive leadership
• Lead month‑end financial close variance analysis
• Build financial models to support M&A due diligence and acquisition analysis
• Provide store‑level financial analytics including new store proformas
• Create and maintain KPI dashboards and management reporting
• Partner with operations on strategic initiatives and business cases
• Support investor relations with earnings materials and presentations
• Manage and develop FP&A team of two analysts
• Drive process improvements in planning and reporting systems
• Analyze industry trends and competitive dynamics

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA preferred
• 8+ years of progressive FP&A experience with 3+ years of leadership
• Retail industry experience strongly preferred
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• Experience with M&A analysis and integration

Beyond technical FP&A skills, we’re looking for someone who embodies these attributes:

• Business Partnership: You understand retail operations and translate financial analysis into business action.
• Critical Thinking: You question assumptions and identify the drivers that really matter.
• Curiosity: You dig into store performance and connect results to operational reality.
• Ownership Mentality: You own the forecast and refine it to a credible point of view.
• Prioritization Judgment: You focus energy where it creates value.
• Resourcefulness: You get actionable answers even when data and tools are limited.
• Self‑Direction: You anticipate leadership needs and deliver insights proactively.
• Adaptability: You stay effective when priorities shift rapidly.

Shoe Carnival, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCVL) is one of the nation's largest family footwear retailers, operating 430+ stores across 35 states under the Shoe Carnival, Shoe Station, and Rogan's banners. Headquartered in Fort Mill, SC, the company is executing an ambitious growth strategy including a major re‑banner initiative and strategic M&A to become the nation's leading family footwear retailer.

The company maintains a strong balance sheet with no debt and approximately $150 million in cash and marketable securities. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to build something meaningful in a high‑growth, transformational environment.

Shoe Carnival is an equal opportunity employer.

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Disability insurance

Fort Mill, SC