Job Description

Summary of Position

In this role, you will be a key strategic partner in overseeing the company’s financial planning and analysis activities, providing forecasts, budgeting, and financial insights to senior leadership. You will lead a team responsible for driving performance through detailed financial modelling, variance analysis, and strategic recommendations. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in dynamic environments, has strong analytical skills, and enjoys partnering with different business functions to achieve financial objectives. Specifically, this manager will partner with the Real Estate Department for two main functions:

1. Act as the FP&A partner for the facilities budgeting/forecasting
2. Lead the Real Estate Site Analytics team to model new store sales performance

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes in partnership with department leaders.
• Ensure alignment of financial plans with company objectives and provide timely updates on performance against plan.
• Identify and communicate key variances, trends, and actionable opportunities.

Real Estate Analytics:

• Lead the Site Analytics team, using regression modeling to forecast sales performance and cannibalization for new/relocation/expansion stores
• Perform fleet analysis to identify trade area characteristics for the Real Estate team to target new store growth

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

• Manage the preparation and delivery of insightful financial reports, including variance analysis, trend evaluation, and scenario modeling.
• Present clear, data-driven recommendations to senior leadership to support decision-making.

Strategic Planning Support:

• Partner with executive leadership to develop financial models for long-term strategic initiatives, including market expansion, new product introductions, and capital investments.
• Provide financial perspectives that help shape and refine business strategies.
• Manage, review, and/or distribute the monthly/quarterly Real Estate Finance reporting

Performance Monitoring:

• Track and evaluate financial and operational performance across the organization.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities, offering solutions to drive profitability and operational improvements.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, and collaboration.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferred experience in brick and mortar Real Estate FP&A
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including group presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams or complex financial projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities; well-organized and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, databases, and other financial software apps

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Finance, etc.)
• Experience using Alteryx, PowerBi, or similar data automation/visualization tools
• Experience in regression modeling and statistical analysis
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles

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