Finance Manager - Retail

Paradies Lagardère•South Fulton, GA

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Manager – Retail will be responsible for all Financial Planning & Analytical functions for the Retail Division. This role will have heavy interaction with the Retail Division executive and Field Operations teams to ensure results are properly captured and reported, both in the budget and actual results. This role will be responsible for all associated financial/operational analysis, as well as partnering with Accounting to ensure financial accuracy in the reporting of results. The role will have dedicated and specific line item focus on the P&L (e.g. Sales, Payroll, Rent, and other expenses) for the company’s largest business division, and will be the key point of contact for Retail Management for all financial matters.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics required
5-10 years’ experience in reporting and/or financial analysis
Experience in a fast-paced, multi-unit business (restaurant or retail ideal).
Accounting/GAAP knowledge
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication skills
Creative, self-motivated
High standards of accuracy; detail-oriented
Strong organizational and analytical skills

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA or similar professional designation preferred.

Responsibilities

Key role in the development of financial/operational annual budgets, as well as interim reforecasts working cross functionally with the Retail Operations, Supply Chain, Loss Prevention, and Accounting teams.
Direct interaction with Retail Operations team explaining monthly P&L variances.
Direct interaction with Business Systems teams in support of planning and reporting initiatives and general data analysis.
Improves financial performance of the business by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Track business improvement plans and measure progress against defined targets.
Visible partner to Division Management with a bias to operational execution support.
Supports the development of monthly financial reports and dashboards for senior management both in excel and in the reporting systems.
Review monthly financial statements and participate in accounting close cycle to ensure accuracy of the financial statements.
Perform ad hoc analysis and generate reports upon request from management.
Monthly KPI reporting