Manager, Operations Financial Planning and Analysis

Skills, Abilities, Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field required; MBA preferred
• 5-8 years’ minimum work experience in planning, evaluation, business and financial analysis
• Retail financial experience preferred; some retail operational or merchandise experience an asset
• Financial statement (income statement, balance sheet & cash flow statement) modeling and analysis experience
• Ability to translate complex business/financial situations and questions into simple and clear conclusions and communication tools
• Work experience and proficiency with financial and forecasting/budget software applications required; Hyperion Essbase and Hyperion Strategic Finance experience strongly preferred
• Possess an understanding of corporate finance, financial modeling, and analytical tools (DCF, IRR, payback)
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to interface with Corporate Executives, Business Management, and functional groups such as Legal, and the CFO of the organization
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively collaborate with and support cross-functional teams
• High level of initiative and critical thinking to formulate business issues into analytical problems and devise actionable solutions
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where self-motivation and initiative are critical to success
• Ability to access data from financial systems and understand the corporate mapping and hierarchy, PeopleSoft experience preferred
• Ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, balance multiple tasks and shift gears on short notice, and concentrate on detailed information in a fast-paced, demanding work environment
• Structured, disciplined approach to work, with attention to detail
• Authorized to work for any employer in the United States
• Ability to pass a thorough background check

Work Environment, Physical & Mental Demands

• Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach on a daily basis
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Must utilize visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment
• Hours regularly exceed 40 hours per week

Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.