Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis - Retail

Vuori•Carlsbad, CA

19d•$127,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Channels FP&A Director, the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis – Retail will be responsible for managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to drive retail growth and profitability. This position requires a detailed, focused, and organized individual, with an ability to multitask while meeting deadlines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, good communication skills with an ability to work well with others but also independently.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree from an accredited university in accounting or finance.
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive finance experience, preferably in retail, consumer goods or another inventory-related field.
Proven track record of successfully managing financial operations and driving business results.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, analyze trends, and develop actionable insights.
Advanced analysis and Excel skills, and familiarity using and extracting data from various systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office.
Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking with a natural curiosity to find the answer.
Must be detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to maintain multiple versions of forecasts.
Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills are important, due to the need to work cross functionally across all levels of the organization.
Flexible team player that enjoys hands-on responsibilities, with an ability to be proactive and self-starter.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant or MBA preferred.
Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365), Shopify and MicroStrategy a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage financial planning and forecasting for Vuori-owned retail stores, ensuring clear visibility into performance versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
Lead the full forecast and budget cycle, overseeing key milestones and deliverables while providing ongoing financial guidance to channel and store leadership.
Partner with retail leadership to build detailed revenue and expense forecasts, incorporating KPI drivers and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and business results to senior management, highlighting variances, insights, and implications for rolling forecasts.
Support the monthly accounting close by reviewing forecast variances and identifying required accruals or financial statement adjustments.
Contribute to long-term strategic planning efforts to ensure alignment with company objectives.
Collaborate cross-functionally to drive profitability and operational efficiency across the retail channel.
Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decisions and business planning.
Partner with the Data & Analytics team to build KPI-driven dashboards and expand financial reporting through automation.
Enhance and automate financial processes, models, and reporting; challenge existing assumptions and methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
Develop pro forma financial statements and related metrics for real estate and capex investments, providing recommendations based on financial analysis and risk assessment.
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing team, providing coaching, development opportunities, and fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.