What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President Finance position at Manière De Voir?
Vice President of Finance
Location: New York, NY
Reports to: CEO & Founder
Level: Executive Leadership
Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Vice President of Finance to lead the financial function of a growing fashion business. This is a critical executive role, reporting directly to the CEO, responsible for shaping the company’s financial strategy, driving long-term growth, and ensuring financial discipline across the organization. The VP of Finance will be a key thought partner to the CEO and leadership team, providing insight, rigor, and leadership as the business scales.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic finance partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, contributing to company-wide decision-making and long-term planning
- Own the overall financial strategy, including forecasting, budgeting, and multi-year financial planning
- Lead all core finance functions including accounting, treasury, tax, and financial reporting
- Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting and insights to support strategic and operational decisions
- Oversee cash flow management, working capital, and capital allocation to support growth and profitability
- Establish and monitor KPIs to drive performance, margin improvement, and operational efficiency
- Partner closely with Merchandising, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales to support pricing, inventory, and margin strategies
- Lead financial modeling for new initiatives, channel expansion, and investment opportunities
- Ensure strong internal controls, compliance, and risk management across the business
- Manage relationships with external partners including auditors, banks, and advisors
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team, setting best-in-class processes and standards
Qualifications & Experience
- Extensive senior-level finance leadership experience, Experienced in working in multi-channel retail business is a must.
- Proven track record in a VP of Finance, Finance Director, or similar executive role
- Deep expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting within a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- Strong understanding of inventory-driven businesses, margin management, and working capital dynamics
- Experience partnering directly with a CEO and board-level stakeholders
- Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
- Experience navigating scale, complexity, and change within an evolving organization
What We’re Looking For
- A confident, credible finance leader with strong executive presence
- Someone who can balance financial rigor with commercial agility
- A proactive leader who anticipates challenges and drives solutions
- A trusted advisor who can influence across functions and at the highest levels
Salary: $200K Plus Bonus Scheme
Salary : $200,000