Vice President, Strategic Planning

Vice President, Strategic Planning

Guitar Center is the nation's largest retailer of musical instruments with revenues exceeding $2 billion. We are a rapidly-growing organization with over 10,000 associates currently operating in 309 retail outlets spanning 43 states and the world's largest volume web and catalog instrument fulfillment business. Our success is based on core values that embody a winning attitude and incorporate the highest standards of ethics and integrity. We're proud to do whatever it takes to satisfy our customers. We seek leaders who want to be an integral part of our team!

Responsibilities:


Reporting to the CFO, this highly motivated leader is responsible for the corporate business planning and analysis function.  This team is responsible for business and strategic planning and evaluating the performance of a variety of areas of the business. The team is responsible for working in partnership with the leadership team to analyze and drive large strategic initiatives across all functions of the company and for evaluating strategic financial and business alternatives that will improve overall company performance. The staff of ten professionals includes two vice presidents, three managers and a number of analysts. 

Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or accounting required, MBA strongly preferred.  Eight to ten years related work experience or a combination of related work experience and management consulting, strategic planning or operations experience. Previous experience in strategic project management required.  Demonstrated ability to distinguish and define opportunities and issues and prepare a strategic and financial structure to conduct the analysis.   Strongly prefer management experience with a top consulting firm.  The demonstrated ability to garner credibility quickly and strong influencing skills required.  Excellent communication and presentation skills required.In connection with an application for employment and/or promotion with Guitar Center, Inc., investigative consumer reports, which may include credit reports, criminal history consistent with applicable federal and state laws, motor vehicle reports, employment records, educational background or other sources of information may be requested.

For consideration, please send your resume and salary requirements to jobs@guitarcenter.com .

We offer competitive compensation, vacation, benefits, events, and excellent discounts. Come rock with the best!

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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