FP&A Manager

FP&A Manager

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Reports To: VP of Finance

About Public Rec

Public Rec is a men’s athleisure brand redefining comfort and style. Since launching in 2015 with the Daymaker Pant, we’ve built a loyal following of dads, golfers, and frequent flyers who love our versatile, ultra-comfortable apparel. But we’re just getting started. As we reposition our brand with humor, confidence, and personality, we’re looking for driven individuals to help us scale.

About the Role

We’re seeking a resourceful and strategic FP&A Manager to build and lead our financial planning and analytics function. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance and working closely with the executive team, you’ll have the opportunity to help grow and shape the FP&A department from the ground up. You’ll develop financial models, optimize cash flow, oversee treasury management, and provide key insights to guide decision-making. This is a newly created role offering a chance to implement and refine financial processes in a high-growth environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Forecasting & Modeling: Build and maintain a rolling forecast integrating daily sales data, business milestones, and cash flow needs. Analyze performance against budgets, identify trends, and recommend adjustments.
• Cash Flow & Treasury Management: Own and optimize treasury functions, including banking relationships, credit facilities, and a 13-week cash flow model. Conduct scenario planning to assess financial risks and opportunities.
• Reporting & Analytics: Assist in implementing a financial dashboard, ensure clean data integration from Shopify and NetSuite, and provide key financial insights to leadership. Partner with Accounting on daily reporting and revenue reconciliation.
• Lender & Investor Relations: Manage banking relationships, prepare borrowing base reports, and assist with financial investor updates. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Accounting, Inventory Operations, and Marketing to deliver revenue and earnings targets. Serve as the go-to resource for financial analysis and ad hoc reporting.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in FP&A, corporate finance, or financial analysis (e-commerce/retail a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA/CPA a plus).
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Shopify, ERP (NetSuite) and BI tools (Tableau, Power BI) preferred.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to simplify complex financial data.
• Proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.