Director of FP&A

Birdy Grey • New York, NY

3d • $160,000 - $175,000 • Remote

About The Position

Birdy Grey is looking for a highly strategic, data-driven Director of FP&A to lead our financial planning and analysis function. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will transition the finance team from a reporting center into a value-driving engine. You will be responsible for high-precision modeling, cash flow integrity, and maintaining a "skeptical auditor" lens to ensure our growth scales sustainably.

Requirements

• 10+ years in a FP&A role, ideally experience in a high-growth DTC or e-commerce environment.
• Some experience in corporate finance, investment banking, or management consulting is preferred but not required.
• Mastery of Excel. You must be able to audit complex models for formula integrity.
• Ability to bridge the gap between complex data and executive-level strategy. You don't just report numbers; you provide the "Why."
• Exceptional verbal and written skills with the "candid peer" wit and presence to challenge senior leadership on budget variances.
• Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; MBA or CFA is a significant plus.
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform data deep dives to surface actionable insights.
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to troubleshoot and/or escalate issues effectively.
• Hard working and willing to roll sleeves up - no job is too big or too small.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit. You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, fluid environment. You are comfortable with ambiguity and take initiative to lead projects.

Nice To Haves

• Start-up experience
• Interest in bridal and fashion

Responsibilities

• Strategic Modeling & Revamp: Lead the comprehensive overhaul of the company’s demand and operating models to improve predictive accuracy and SKU-level forecasting.
• Liquidity Management: Architect and maintain a 3-month weekly cash model to ensure precise short-term liquidity and working capital planning.
• Executive Partnership: Co-lead Monthly Business Reviews (MBR) with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), providing a company-wide overview (down to Net Income) compared against Plan and Previous Year.
• Inventory & Buy Oversight: Partner with Merchandising to review the 12-month buy calendar; manage and challenge buy requests based on YoY growth assumptions.
• Cross-Functional Accountability: Conduct monthly individual deep-dives with ELT members to audit OpEx, Marketing, and Merchandising budgets, identifying margin leakage or cost-saving opportunities.
• KPI Management: Define and monitor critical North Star metrics including Cost of Products, Cost of Delivery, and Cost of Returns, as well as inventory health (MOS, Aging, and Write-offs).
• Long-Range Planning: Maintain the 3–5 year strategic roadmap to support capital allocation and potential expansion initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Based on experience and performance + Annual Performance Bonus
• Healthcare Benefits: 100% employer covered medical dental & vision plans, 50% spouse and dependent medical coverage + access to One Medical + Mental Health Benefits
• Retirement: 401K + up to 4% match after 3 months
• Generous PTO: Flexible Open PTO Policy + 11 paid holidays
• Wellness: A monthly wellness day + monthly wellness stipend + summer Fridays
• Flexibility: Partial remote with a high level of autonomy and accountability
• Employee Discount: Free bridesmaid dresses + 50% discounts on Birdy Grey products
• Family Benefits: 3 months of paid parental leave
• Purpose: Join in the success of a high-growth, 80% women, minority founded, early-stage startup by driving performance and building out new processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director