Manager, Gross Margin Analytics
Job Location:
Florham Park, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
At Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) we are dedicated to making tomorrow a better more inclusive and smarter world by servicing all who work in education. As a leading solutions provider for the education industry we are committed to driving affordability accessibility and achievement at hundreds of academic institutions nationwide by ensuring millions of students are equipped for success in the classroom and beyond. Together our teams work to elevate lives through education.
To support this mission we are seeking a Manager Gross Margin Analytics to join our FP&A team and play a critical role in understanding and driving gross margin performance across Barnes & Noble Education and its family of brands. This role owns gross margin analysis reporting budgeting and forecasting translating complex financial and operational data into clear actionable insights that inform business decisions and improve performance. The Manager partners closely with Finance and business leaders to identify key trends risks and opportunities ensure the accuracy and integrity of margin-related financial information and provide strategic and analytical support across COGS Stock Ledger and internal and external margin reporting.
- Own monthly gross margin reporting and analysis across BNED and its family of brands providing clear commentary on performance and identifying key drivers trends risks and opportunities relative to budget forecast and prior year.
- Develop the detailed Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) budget including store- division- product category- and monthly-level assumptions partnering with Merchandising and other business partners to gather challenge and validate key inputs.
- Develop quarterly gross margin projections incorporating actual performance current trends and evolving business assumptions and clearly communicate changes risks and opportunities to the outlook.
- Support the accuracy and integrity of gross margin results during the monthly close process by validating gross margin inventory COGS and related financial data and researching and resolving significant variances or discrepancies.
- Serve as the FP&A subject-matter expert for gross margin including internal and external margin definitions methodologies calculations and performance and provide guidance and analysis on margin-related questions.
- Develop and maintain expertise in the Stock Ledger and its role in calculating inventory and gross margin using that knowledge to support financial analysis investigate issues and improve understanding of margin performance.
- Prepare and communicate gross margin analysis for audiences across the organization including the Board of Directors senior leadership field management and store management tailoring the level of detail and commentary to the audience.
- Provide detailed COGS pricing and margin analytics for key areas of the business including Logo Products and First Day Complete identifying performance drivers and supporting business decisions.
- Drive continuous improvement in gross margin reporting forecasting budgeting and analytical processes identifying opportunities to improve accuracy efficiency consistency and the quality of financial insights.
- Drive continuous improvement in gross margin reporting forecasting budgeting and analytical processes including the application of AI-enabled tools and automation to improve accuracy efficiency consistency and the quality of financial insights.
- Additional responsibilities as required.
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business or a related field required; MBA preferred.
- 710 years of relevant finance financial planning and analysis or related experience; retail experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of financial statements gross margin Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) budgeting forecasting and variance analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data identify key drivers and trends and translate findings into meaningful business insights.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate financial results analysis and insights to business partners and multiple levels of management.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently manage multiple priorities exercise sound judgment and collaborate effectively across Finance and cross-functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy consistency and data integrity.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with demonstrated experience using financial reporting budgeting and forecasting systems; Oracle experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements that enhance the efficiency accuracy and effectiveness of financial analysis and reporting.
- Experience using AI-enabled tools to accelerate variance analysis identify margin drivers or streamline recurring reporting and forecasting tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to practice sound judgment in evaluating AI-generated output including draft commentary forecast scenarios or variance explanations for accuracy and business context before incorporating it into decision-making materials for senior leadership.
Please Note: This is a hybrid role requiring in-office attendance three (3) days per week at our Florham Park NJ headquarters. Applicants must be within a commutable distance as relocation assistance will not be provided.
We believe your success is our success so our benefits package is designed specifically to support you in every aspect of your life. At BNED we offer a variety of programs and resources to support the physical mental and financial well-being of our employees by offering a competitive total rewards package for full-time employees which includes medical dental and vision plans 401k with an annual discretionary match life insurance commuter benefits paid time off with paid holidays and a broad range of other benefits.
The hiring range for this position is $130000 - 140000 per year.This range represents the base salary only in good faith at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience skills and qualifications.This position is bonus-eligiblewith bonus amounts determined at the companys discretion based on individual qualifications and applicable program terms.
At Barnes & Noble Education we empower everyone. Our mission is to support students faculty and schools serving as a catalyst to meet the evolving needs of the education system and a new generation of students. That starts with fostering an environment for our employees where diversity and individuality is celebrated.
Barnes & Noble Education is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression) national origin age disability genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Barnes & Noble Education provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete an application or participate in the interview process please contact.
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Required Experience:
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