Job Description

Senior Finance Manager

Industry: Retail / Multi-Unit Operations

We’re seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join our high-performing finance team supporting a dynamic retail business. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis, driving performance insights, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization. You will partner directly with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Performance & Profitability Leadership

• Oversee financial performance analysis for key business units
• Lead cross-functional reviews of capital investments, retail programs, and business partnerships to assess ROI and impact.
• Deliver actionable site-level insights through labor and sales metrics to drive improvements in EBITDA.
• Partner with operational and business leaders to define and monitor KPIs

Financial Planning & Business Forecasting

• Own monthly financial and operational forecasting processes in collaboration with department heads.
• Lead the development of the annual budget, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational plans.
• Drive month-end and quarter-end close processes, including variance analysis and executive reporting packages.
• Serve as a finance liaison between accounting, operations, and category management to interpret trends and financial results.

Strategic Initiatives & Executive Reporting

• Lead strategic financial modeling, scenario planning, and deep-dive profitability analyses to support high-impact decisions.
• Present financial insights, dashboards, and performance narratives to the Executive Leadership Team.
• Evaluate business cases and capital expenditures through detailed ROI and sensitivity analyses.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement

• Champion finance process improvement initiatives to optimize workflows and eliminate inefficiencies.
• Enhance financial reporting tools, dashboards, and visualizations in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint for data storytelling.
• Drive best practices and documentation through the creation and maintenance of SOPs and training materials for finance operations.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, strategic finance, or corporate finance—retail or multi-site operations experience highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Oracle, Tableau) preferred.
• Proven track record in leading financial planning cycles and delivering executive-level reporting and insights.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and financial modeling skills with a focus on translating data into business action.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and simplify complex financial concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage cross-functional collaboration, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and highly organized team player.

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