Director of Strategy & Corporate Development

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home”. Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally.

Our competitive advantage in the industry is people. We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows:

• Preserve The Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Take Ownership & Accountability
• Be Solutions-Oriented
• Demonstrate Courage
• Practice Adaptability
• Embrace Collaboration

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is part of Schumacher North America, which is the largest division of the company.

Director of Strategy & Corporate Development

We are seeking a highly analytical, operationally minded Director of Strategy & Corporate Development to serve as a key partner to the Chief of Staff, CFO and executive leadership team. This role is distinct from traditional FP&A functions; rather than focusing on retrospective reporting, the Director will drive forward-looking analysis, capital allocation strategies, and long-term value creation.

The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between financial data and operational strategy, providing the quantitative framework necessary for high-stakes business decisions, including new market entries, product pricing strategies, and potential M&A activity.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Modeling

• Investment Analysis: Spearhead the development of comprehensive business cases and ROI analyses for proposed strategic initiatives (e.g., new product launches, geographic expansion, capital expenditures).
• Scenario Planning: Develop dynamic "what-if" scenarios to stress-test business assumptions and assess financial risks under various market conditions.
• Long-Range Planning: Own and refine the company’s 3-5 year Corporate Financial Model, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic roadmap and macroeconomic assumptions.

Performance Optimization

• Unit Economics: Conduct deep-dive analyses into core performance metrics (LTV/CAC, Gross Margin, Churn, Retention, Working Capital performance) to identify trends and actionable opportunities for profitability improvement.
• Pricing Strategy: Partner with Sales and Product leadership to evaluate pricing models and revenue structures to maximize top-line growth and margin retention.

Executive Communication & Corporate Development

• Board Reporting: Synthesize complex financial data into concise, high-impact narratives and presentations for the Board of Directors and external investors.
• Corporate Development: Support the CFO in evaluating inorganic growth opportunities, including M&A due diligence, valuation modeling, and post-merger integration planning.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as a financial advisor to department heads, helping non-finance leaders understand the financial implications of their operational decisions.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field required; MBA is a plus.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience, preferably within top-tier Investment Banking, Private Equity, Management Consulting, or a Strategic Finance role at a high-growth company.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Modeling: Expert-level proficiency in Excel with a proven ability to build complex, integrated 3-statement financial models from scratch.
• Data Proficiency: Experience navigating large datasets; familiarity with SQL and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, PowerBI) is highly preferred.
• Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, GP) and planning tools is advantageous.

Core Competencies

• Strategic and Analytical Acumen: Ability to look beyond the numbers to understand the broader business context, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
• Operational Curiosity: Comfort diving into financial statements and operational metrics to understand unit costs, drivers and constraints and propose efficiencies
• Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial concepts into clear insights for executive stakeholders.
• Agility: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.