Sr. Manager, Company Planning

bluemercury•New York, NY

7h•$94,200 - $156,960

About The Position

Bluemercury is a leading luxury beauty destination with 178 locations nationwide, known for its client-first service model and personalized beauty interactions. As part of Macy’s, Inc., it offers a curated product assortment and aims to help individuals discover their unique selves. Bluemercury is committed to its original purpose of serving people and being the ultimate specialist in the beauty of every individual.

Requirements

Advanced financial analysis expertise — 7–10+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate planning, business performance, or a related analytical function.
Forecasting and modeling proficiency — Deep experience building and maintaining complex forecasting models, including sales and margin components.
Executive‑level communication — Proven ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights, present to senior leadership, and influence decision‑making.
Cross‑functional leadership — Demonstrated success partnering with merchandising, marketing, operations, finance, and technology teams.
Data visualization & reporting tools — Strong command of tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms; advanced Excel or Sheets required.
Business performance acumen — Ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities across channels and translate them into actionable recommendations.
Process improvement mindset — Experience automating reporting, improving data quality, and streamlining planning workflows.
Promotional & margin analysis — Understanding of promotional performance, discounting strategies, and margin drivers.
Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field — Finance, Economics, Business, Analytics, or related discipline; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Strong Excel foundations/knowledge with higher level formula experience.
Additional MS suite knowledge in particular PowerPoint.
Excellent analytical skills; highly data-driven and understands the importance of both quantitative data and qualitative information.
Understands drivers of sales, margin, promotions and operational performance.
Adapts quickly to evolving business needs and leads others through change.
Synthesizes complex information into concise narratives for senior leadership and cross functional partners.

Nice To Haves

Strategic planning exposure — Background supporting long‑range planning, scenario modeling, or corporate strategy initiatives.
Advanced data skills — Familiarity with SQL, Python, or other analytics tools to enhance modeling and automation.
Retail or multi‑channel business experience — Understanding of merchandising, promotions, and channel dynamics (if relevant to your business).
Operational finance experience — Exposure to supply chain, inventory, or operational KPIs that influence planning accuracy.
Experience in fast‑growth or transformation environments — Ability to build scalable planning processes during periods of rapid change.

Responsibilities

Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly business performance reports to executive leadership.
Provide clear commentary on financial results, performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Develop executive-level dashboards and reporting packages.
Deliver WBR (Weekly Business Review) and Monthly Business Review materials.
Analyze sales and margin performance across channels.
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the business.
Provide data-driven recommendations to improve performance.
Conduct deep dives on key performance drivers and margin impacts.
Forecast sales and margin performance based on historical trends and business inputs.
Partner with cross-functional teams to develop forward-looking projections.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual planning processes.
Maintain forecasting models and improve accuracy over time.
Review promotional performance and ROI.
Analyze discounting, and promotional strategies.
Partner with merchandising and marketing teams on promotion planning.
Partner with technology teams to improve reporting automation.
Streamline manual processes and increase efficiency.
Build scalable financial models and reporting tools.
Improve data quality and reporting consistency.
Cross-functional forecasting discussions with channel leaders.
Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, and operations teams.
Support strategic decision-making through financial insights.