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Salary: USD 238,400 - 275,000 / annual
Rent the Runway is seeking a VP of Finance to lead the financial strategy and FP&A function as a key member of the executive team reporting to the CFO. The company is transforming the fashion industry through its "Closet in the Cloud" platform, offering subscription rentals, one-time rentals, and ownership of designer apparel and accessories. This role is critical as RTR evolves from a concentrated subscription model to a multi-service fashion platform.
You will lead the FP&A team and partner closely with business stakeholders across the organization to drive budgeting, forecasting, and business management. Key responsibilities include: redesigning enterprise planning and performance reporting processes; driving strategic financial planning and long-range forecasting; partnering with the CFO on external guidance and board communications; leading corporate financing activities and SEC filing support; building complex financial models across all business operations; improving operating teams' financial literacy and budget adherence; evaluating investments in planning systems and AI-driven analytics; establishing key operating metrics in partnership with Business Intelligence; creating ad-hoc analyses to drive strategy and ROI; building and developing a high-performing FP&A team; and participating in Senior Leadership Team initiatives.
The role is based at RTR's Brooklyn headquarters with an office-centric schedule (Monday-Thursday in office, with Friday remote flexibility available). This is a strategic position requiring someone who can balance detailed financial analysis with big-picture business thinking, partner effectively across functions, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree required
- 15+ years of finance and strategic analysis experience in operational roles within ecommerce brands, apparel retailers, or consumer products companies (investment banking, consulting, or asset management experience is a plus)
- Demonstrated ability to lead, build, and manage high-performing teams
- Strong financial analysis and modeling skills with ability to translate analysis into business decisions
- Entrepreneurial drive with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work comfortably under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities
- Curious, detail-oriented, independent thinker who can quickly immerse in new business contexts
- Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities
