Manager of FP&A - Retail, Gift & Outlet

World's Finest Chocolate•Chicago, IL

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager of FP&A Retail, Gift & Outlet to join the Finance team. This individual will conduct and review quantitative analyses related to company profitability, investment return, etc., for the Retail, Gift & Outlet Store business segments. This position will also assist in corporate budgeting and the Latest Current Estimate (LCE) process. The ideal candidate brings 3 to 5 years of experience in Corporate Finance, preferably with exposure to retail finance, trade spend, customer/program profitability, along with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to manage cross - functional collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, Master's degree or CPA preferred
3 - 5 years’ experience in Corporate Finance, ideally supporting retail business segments, trade spend, or consumer products (preference in food/confectionery)
General accounting or cost accounting experience preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and PowerPoint
SAP experience or similar preferred
Strong analytical, problem - solving, and financial modeling skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment marked by constant change
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex financial data and information

Responsibilities

Ensure that all business - related items are successfully and professionally communicated to the appropriate parties, either verbally or in writing.
Drive the forecasting process with the Retail & Gift segments, compile all changes, and provide summaries as required
Prepare internal and/or external financial forecasts and annual budgets
Provide specific, actionable, and forward - looking commentary on changes in the monthly and quarterly financial forecasts
Monitor and develop new performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances
Track expenses versus budget, analyzing fluctuations and identifying shortfalls and cost savings opportunities
Analyze trade spend, promotional activity, and customer/program profitability to support Retail segment forecasting, margin analysis, and decision - making
Conduct ad - hoc analyses and build financial models to inform strategies, investment recommendations, and new business opportunities
Collaborate with IT on identifying and implementing business systems necessary to meet reporting requirements
Support the management team and department heads with in - depth analysis
Manipulate and automate large amounts of data and inter - linked files in Excel for analysis and reporting. Advanced Excel pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formula work are part of daily work.