Finance Manager, Strategy
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Duties & Responsibilities:
• Responsible for planning, forecasting and analyzing gross margin for the brand in a multi-channel capacity; improve forecast accuracy through deep analysis & control of margin elements.
• Support revenue forecasting process by partnering with the operational teams to develop new tools and methods, and pressure testing key assumptions.
• Manage capital budget for brand, including partner shops, store renovations and tech investments – partner with the business & operational teams to develop pro-forma financial statements to support economic profiles for the projects.
• Lead the FP&A team focused on business analytics activities and metrics development, including insightful dashboard reporting.
• Prepare standard and ad-hoc analysis for the brand leadership team to enhance decision making capabilities and assist in achievement of strategic and tactical goals.
• Assist management in driving the transformation agenda and provide thought partnership across various programs.
• Help to identify opportunities and pre-empt risks to ensure results are consistently achieved.
• Understand the various data management systems and identify opportunities to better leverage data and reporting.
• Partner and collaborate cross functionally to develop new tools and processes to improve current methods of forecasting and analyzing the business.
Competencies:
• A forward-thinking team player using excellent communication skills with the ability to work and influence people of seniority across the business.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated penchant for challenging the status quo and driving results and process improvements.
• Strong external focus, ability to identify and interpret trends.
• Clear thinker, comfortable balancing details with big picture thinking.
• Team player, with demonstrated formal and informal leadership skills.
• Agile learner, able to quickly assimilate relationships between variables under analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including deadline-sensitive priorities.
• Strong computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint, SAP or other financial systems.
• Management experience; coaching skills and dedication in developing team.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• Master’s degree or M.B.A. is preferred, with focus on finance, accounting, business administration or equivalent field of study
• Professional certification or designation preferred, e.g., CPA, CMA, or equivalent
The FP&A Manager, Neiman Marcus Brand supports the brand to achieve strategic and financial goals. This role will report to the Senior Director, FP&A and will operate in an omni-channel capacity to drive the growth and transformation agenda for the brand. Extensive cross functional collaboration, business partnership and influencing required.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Responsible for planning, forecasting and analyzing gross margin for the brand in a multi-channel capacity; improve forecast accuracy through deep analysis & control of margin elements.
• Support revenue forecasting process by partnering with the operational teams to develop new tools and methods, and pressure testing key assumptions.
• Manage capital budget for brand, including partner shops, store renovations and tech investments – partner with the business & operational teams to develop pro-forma financial statements to support economic profiles for the projects.
• Lead the FP&A team focused on business analytics activities and metrics development, including insightful dashboard reporting.
• Prepare standard and ad-hoc analysis for the brand leadership team to enhance decision making capabilities and assist in achievement of strategic and tactical goals.
• Assist management in driving the transformation agenda and provide thought partnership across various programs.
• Help to identify opportunities and pre-empt risks to ensure results are consistently achieved.
• Understand the various data management systems and identify opportunities to better leverage data and reporting.
• Partner and collaborate cross functionally to develop new tools and processes to improve current methods of forecasting and analyzing the business.
Competencies:
• A forward-thinking team player using excellent communication skills with the ability to work and influence people of seniority across the business.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated penchant for challenging the status quo and driving results and process improvements.
• Strong external focus, ability to identify and interpret trends.
• Clear thinker, comfortable balancing details with big picture thinking.
• Team player, with demonstrated formal and informal leadership skills.
• Agile learner, able to quickly assimilate relationships between variables under analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including deadline-sensitive priorities.
• Strong computer skills including Excel, PowerPoint, SAP or other financial systems.
• Management experience; coaching skills and dedication in developing team.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• Master’s degree or M.B.A. is preferred, with focus on finance, accounting, business administration or equivalent field of study
• Professional certification or designation preferred, e.g., CPA, CMA, or equivalent