Director, FP&A

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Fleet Feet is looking for a strategic and analytically driven Director of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) to lead and evolve the company’s financial planning and performance functions. This role is central to building scalable, data-informed financial processes that align with our growth trajectory as the largest running retailer in the country.

You’ll oversee budgeting, forecasting, long-term strategic planning, and financial modeling across a dynamic, multi-channel business that includes company-owned and franchised stores, a growing e-commerce platform, and a centralized distribution center. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a strong grasp of retail operations, and is eager to lead a high-performing FP&A team that partners cross-functionally to drive performance and financial discipline.

We're seeking a leader who embodies our values and brings a commitment to service, innovation, and meaningful community engagement. Apply now and help us inspire the runner in everyone by shaping the financial strategy behind the movement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company-wide budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
  
• Align financial strategies and forecasts with corporate goals, delivering executive-level reporting and insights
  
• Develop dynamic financial models and dashboards to support strategic planning and performance management
  
• Refine forecasting methodologies, track forecast accuracy, and improve planning precision
  
• Establish and maintain core financial and operational KPIs across departments
  
• Oversee NetSuite Planning and Budgeting module and associated data integrations
  
• Analyze financial trends, performance metrics, and risks/opportunities to guide strategic decisions
  
• Provide strategic financial insights to the VP, Finance, and Business Operations and the CFO

Business Decision Support

• Partner with real estate, operations, and franchise teams for lease evaluation and scenario modeling
  
• Build and analyze acquisition and investment models in collaboration with the Development team
  
• Conduct labor efficiency studies to optimize staffing across stores, e-commerce, and distribution
  
• Act as a business partner to department leaders, translating data into actionable insights
  
• Support financial literacy across the organization by educating stakeholders on KPIs, budgets, and unit economics
  
• Lead capital planning and evaluate major capital expenditures against company priorities and ROI thresholds

Financial Reporting & Collaboration

• Work with the Controller’s team to deliver monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages
  
• Ensure alignment between actuals and forecasts with clear explanations for variances
  
• Support executive and Board-level reporting cycles, including board decks and strategic initiative updates
  
• Deliver continuous enhancements to reporting systems, increasing transparency and accessibility
• Define and document FP&A best practices that improve organizational alignment and financial visibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally in a multi-unit retail or consumer-facing business
• Strong experience in strategic financial modeling, scenario analysis, and capital budgeting
  
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in financial systems (Oracle EPM, NetSuite, Power BI preferred)
  
• Proven leadership capabilities and the ability to present complex insights to senior stakeholders
  
• Strong business acumen and a collaborative, results-oriented mindset
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to lead through influence and work cross-functionally across department