Finance Manager - Retail FP&A

Cresco Labs • Chicago, IL

21d • $115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Cresco Labs is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our Retail FP&A team. This role will support financial planning and analysis for Cresco Labs’ retail operations, providing actionable insights to drive performance and profitability. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail finance, exceptional data analytics skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or financial analysis
• Experience in multi-unit retail environments (e.g., consumer goods, specialty retail, QSR) strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across teams

Nice To Haves

• Cannabis industry experience is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with the commercial operations and finance teams to understand key business drivers, pain points and reporting needs
• Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance financial visibility
• Support quarterly and annual budgeting and forecasting processes for retail operations, including analyzing financial results, trends, and variances versus plan and prior periods
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise reporting packages for leadership
• Monitor and report on key retail metrics (sales, margin, labor, marketing, etc.).
• Provide financial modeling to support complex decision making, including investments in New Store and M&A
• Collaborate with accounting to ensure proper month-end close processes
• Strong interpersonal skills combined with an ability to handle multiple deliverables simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with maturity to liaise with senior management

Benefits

• Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D.
• We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off.
• Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program.
• Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees