FP&A Manager Retail, Gift & Outlet

POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager of FP&A Retail Gift & Outlet to join the Finance team. This individual will conduct and review quantitative analyses related to company profitability investment return etc. for the Retail Gift & Outlet Store business segments. This position will also assist in corporate budgeting and the Latest Current Estimate (LCE) process. The ideal candidate brings 3 to 5 years of experience in Corporate Finance preferably with exposure to retail finance trade spend customer/program profitability along with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to manage cross - functional collaboration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure that all business - related items are successfully and professionally communicated to the appropriate parties either verbally or in writing.
Drive the forecasting process with the Retail & Gift segments compile all changes and provide summaries as required
Prepare internal and/or external financial forecasts and annual budgets
Provide specific actionable and forward - looking commentary on changes in the monthly and quarterly financial forecasts
Monitor and develop new performance indicators highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances
Track expenses versus budget analyzing fluctuations and identifying shortfalls and costsavings opportunities
Analyze trade spend promotional activity and customer/program profitability to supportRetail segment forecasting margin analysis and decision - making
Conduct ad - hoc analyses and build financial models to inform strategies investmentrecommendations and new business opportunities
Collaborate with IT on identifying and implementing business systems necessary to meetreporting requirements
Support the management team and department heads with in - depth analysis
Manipulate and automate large amounts of data and inter - linked files in Excel for analysis and reporting. Advanced Excel pivot tables VLOOKUPs and formula work are part of daily work.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in finance or accounting Masters degree or CPA preferred
3 - 5 years experience in Corporate Finance ideally supporting retail business segmentstrade spend or consumer products (preference in food/confectionery)
General accounting or cost accounting experience preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office primarily Excel and PowerPoint
SAP experience or similar preferred
Strong analytical problem - solving and financial modeling skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment marked by constant change
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex
financial data and information

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to the Director of FP&A has no direct reports.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Wage Range: $100k - $115k
Win as One Bonus Target: 10 % based on company and/or individual performance
Paid Time Off Medical/Dental/Vision insurance Mental Health Support Wellness Program
401k Matching HSA/FSA LifeLock Identity Theft Protection STD/LTD Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement ESOP

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Worlds Finest Chocolate is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a
diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based
on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability
veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal state or local laws.
We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing an environment of respect and inclusivity
for all employees.