Finance Manager (or Sr Manager) FP&A

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Finance Manager (or Sr. Manager) - FP&A (Lane Bryant)

Leads financial planning analysis and strategic decision support for Lane Bryants omnichannel business. As a trusted business partner to senior leadership youll drive profitable growth by translating complex financial data into actionable insights that shape strategic decisions across stores e-commerce marketing and operations. This role will report to the AVP of FP&A and have two direct reports.

The impact you will have

Strategic Planning & Analysis

• Own margin analysis across product categories and channels identifying opportunities to improve gross margin through pricing promotions and markdown optimization.
• Evaluate promotional strategies and their impact on sales lift margin erosion and profitabilitypartnering with Central Planning and Marketing to influence promotional calendars and drive more effective campaigns.
• Analyze fulfillment and logistics costs including shipping distribution center operations and tariff impacts to identify efficiency opportunities and inform strategic decisions on fulfillment strategies.
• Analyze channel efficiency to optimize marketing investments and drive profitable customer acquisition and sales growth.
• Support financial modeling and ROI analysis for key company investments and strategic initiatives including support around technology new channels drop-shipping etc.

Budgeting Forecasting & Reporting

• Own the Annual Budget and rolling in-season forecasts including companywide risk and opportunity tracking for both stores and e-commerce partnering with cross-functional leaders to build realistic achievable plans.
• Develop executive dashboards that tell the story of omnichannel performance - delivering insights on variances trends risks and opportunities that drive action.
• Ability to present financial results to senior leadership with a clear concise story and influence where necessary.

Omnichannel Business Partnership

• Bridge finance partnership with Operations Marketing and Merchandising teams to deliver integrated analysis that drives business results.
• Analyze cost structures margins and sales trends across physical and digital channels identifying opportunities to improve total business performance.
• Monitor key retail metrics including comp sales conversion inventory turns gross margin digital traffic and marketing efficiency - partnering proactively to change the score.

Leadership & Development

• Manage coach and develop finance talent building analytical capabilities and fostering a culture of business partnership and excellence.
• Champion continuous improvement of planning processes tools and systems to enhance strategic value delivery.

Youll bring to the role

• 7 years of progressive FP&A experience in retail e-commerce or omnichannel consumer brands.
• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field; MBA or CPA a plus.
• Strong leadership experience managing and developing finance professionals required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment while maintaining attention to detail and strategic perspective.
• Advanced financial modeling skills and Excel proficiencyyou build complex models that evaluate investments and drive strategic decisions.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and reporting tools (MicroStrategy).
• Deep understanding of retail financials including COGS inventory management markdowns and omnichannel dynamics.
• Proven expertise analyzing digital investments marketing and promotional effectiveness.
• Strong communication and influence skills with proven ability to partner effectively across functions and drive change.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands subject to each brands discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back local volunteer opportunities annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*
• Medical dental vision insurance & 401(K).*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off paid time off & holidays.*

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications relevant experience and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

This position works on-site at least 4 days per week consistent with the needs of the businessat our Lane Bryant office location in New Albany OH.

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

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