Finance Manager (or Sr Manager) - FP&A

KnitWell Group • Albany, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

About us Our founder, Lena Bryant didn't set out to change fashion forever, but that's exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes, shapes, and people. If you believe in the power of clothes to create confidence and empower self-expression, you'll be at home here. Finance Manager (or Sr. Manager) - FP&A (Lane Bryant) Leads financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision support for Lane Bryant's omnichannel business. As a trusted business partner to senior leadership, you'll drive profitable growth by translating complex financial data into actionable insights that shape strategic decisions across stores, e-commerce, marketing, and operations. This role will report to the AVP of FP&A and have two direct reports. The impact you will have…

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive FP&A experience in retail, e-commerce, or omnichannel consumer brands.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA a plus.
• Strong leadership experience managing and developing finance professionals required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining attention to detail and strategic perspective.
• Advanced financial modeling skills and Excel proficiency—you build complex models that evaluate investments and drive strategic decisions.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP) and reporting tools (MicroStrategy).
• Deep understanding of retail financials including COGS, inventory management, markdowns, and omnichannel dynamics.
• Proven expertise analyzing digital investments, marketing, and promotional effectiveness.
• Strong communication and influence skills with proven ability to partner effectively across functions and drive change.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or CPA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Analysis Own margin analysis across product categories and channels, identifying opportunities to improve gross margin through pricing, promotions, and markdown optimization.
• Evaluate promotional strategies and their impact on sales lift, margin erosion, and profitability—partnering with Central Planning and Marketing to influence promotional calendars and drive more effective campaigns.
• Analyze fulfillment and logistics costs including shipping, distribution center operations, and tariff impacts to identify efficiency opportunities and inform strategic decisions on fulfillment strategies.
• Analyze channel efficiency to optimize marketing investments and drive profitable customer acquisition and sales growth.
• Support financial modeling and ROI analysis for key company investments and strategic initiatives including support around technology, new channels, drop-shipping, etc.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting Own the Annual Budget and rolling in-season forecasts including companywide risk and opportunity tracking for both stores and e-commerce, partnering with cross-functional leaders to build realistic, achievable plans.
• Develop executive dashboards that tell the story of omnichannel performance - delivering insights on variances, trends, risks, and opportunities that drive action.
• Ability to present financial results to senior leadership with a clear concise story and influence where necessary.
• Omnichannel Business Partnership Bridge finance partnership with Operations, Marketing, and Merchandising teams to deliver integrated analysis that drives business results.
• Analyze cost structures, margins, and sales trends across physical and digital channels, identifying opportunities to improve total business performance.
• Monitor key retail metrics including comp sales, conversion, inventory turns, gross margin, digital traffic, and marketing efficiency - partnering proactively to change the score.
• Leadership & Development Manage, coach, and develop finance talent, building analytical capabilities and fostering a culture of business partnership and excellence.
• Champion continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and systems to enhance strategic value delivery.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off – paid time off & holidays.
• Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.
• Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager