Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

MINISO USA•West Covina, CA

10h•$130,000 - $173,085

About The Position

The FP&A Manager, Merchandising will serve as the primary financial thought partner to the Merchandising organization, owning financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis across categories. This role translates merchandising strategy into financial outcomes, driving profitable growth through disciplined inventory, margin optimization, and data-driven decision-making in a fast-paced retail environment.

Requirements

Proven ability to anticipate merchandising needs, identify opportunities, and proactively influence outcomes
Strong curiosity and commercial mindset with a desire to understand the “why” behind product, pricing, and customer behavior
Advanced expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and quantitative analysis within a retail or consumer environment
Demonstrated experience using data to drive category strategy, inventory decisions, and margin improvement
Advanced Excel skills required; experience with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI), ERP systems, and planning platforms preferred
Strong understanding of retail KPIs including comp sales, gross margin, inventory turns, weeks of supply, markdowns, and SG&A leverage
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with competing priorities
Exceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
High level of professionalism and comfort operating under pressure
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
7+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or a related role, ideally in a fast-paced or scaling company

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end financial planning for the Merchandising organization, including category-level budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans aligned with sales, margin, and inventory targets
Develop and manage category P&Ls and inventory flow models in partnership with Buyers, Planners, and Allocators
Build and maintain robust financial models and dashboards to track sales, gross margin, inventory turns, weeks of supply, markdowns, and vendor performance
Deliver clear, actionable variance analysis vs. plan, forecast, and prior year; connecting performance to key merchandising drivers such as assortment mix, pricing, flow, and lifecycle
Proactively identify risks and opportunities related to inventory productivity, margin erosion, and demand volatility; recommend corrective actions in advance
Act as a strategic finance partner to the Head of Merchandising, influencing assortment, buy depth, pricing, and exit decisions
Support line reviews, buy reviews, and in-season buying meetings with financial insights and scenario modeling
Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Planning, Allocation, and Operations to ensure financial alignment from buy to store execution
Translate complex financial data into clear storytelling that informs merchandising decisions at speed
Analyze and monitor gross margin drivers including cost, retails, mix, markdowns, and shrink
Support inventory optimization initiatives focused on turn improvement, aging reduction, and exit strategies
Evaluate vendor economics, MOQs, and flow strategies to improve cash efficiency and profitability
Track and report on the financial impact of cost-saving and margin-improvement initiatives
Drive automation, standardization, and continuous improvement of merchandising FP&A processes and reporting
Improve data accuracy and usability across planning, forecasting, and performance management tools
Lead deep-dive analyses on product profitability, category performance, pricing strategies, and lifecycle effectiveness
Lead or support strategic merchandising initiatives, including new category launches, assortment resets, and business model changes
Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support executive decision-making