Sr. Manager Finance

Job Number: 15729

Position Title: Sr Mgr Finance

External Description:

This position is responsible for serving as the primary finance partner for the Company Planning department and Haven Well Within business. The role will be responsible for working with business partners to coordinate budget planning, forecasting, reporting, and business analysis.

What We Offer:

• Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the tools to grow beyond this position and into the next. 
• Condensed Work Week! If we have no work obligations, our Life-Work balance approach allows for us to start our weekend at 1pm on Fridays.
• Complete Benefit Package! Our benefits kick off the first day of the month after your start date! Discover more about our full benefits package here. We have competitive time off, including paid time to volunteer within the community.
• Merchandise Discounts! 50% off Talbots and our Haven Well Within brand as well as local business discounts (where applicable)!

 

What You'll Do:

• Finance partner to Company Planning department, supporting all aspects of sales and margin
  • Weekly flash reporting based on performance updates
  • Coordination with Company Planning on forecast updates, development of seasonal budgets, etc.
  • Monthly KPI reporting around key sales and margin drivers for Talbots and Haven by channel (Retail, Outlet, Direct) – traffic, conversion, average unit retail and cost, etc.
  • Understand promotional calendar and impact on comparability to budget and prior years
  • Analysis of sales and margin by product / lifestyle categories
  • Potential involvement in sales and margin reserves – returns reserve, clearance assumptions, etc.
  • General understanding of inventory on hand by channel and brand moment – inventory buy, cost assumptions, inventory levels, receipts, etc.

 

• Finance partner supporting the Haven Well Within business
  • Responsible for semi-annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and monthly reporting of results
  • Financial lead on long range planning in coordination with Haven team
  • Business cases to support marketing initiatives, real estate opportunities, etc.
  • Develop standardized KPI reporting around business
  • Ad hoc analysis around business performance, customer acquisition, etc.
  • Ad hoc analysis / additional responsibilities as needed
  • Assistance with quarterly lender and board reporting, as needed
  • Assistance with financial view on rolling 3 year sales and margin forecast

Who You Are:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance discipline; CPA or MBA a plus
• 10+ years of finance experience, with exposure to accounting and FP&A ideally in a Retail environment
• Significant exposure to budgeting and forecasting process
• Experience preparing executive level presentations along with experience communicating at executive level
• Innovative thinker with strong desire to improve process and streamline workflow
• Detail oriented with highly developed problem solving skills and excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and effectively prioritize to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality
• Experience with Hyperion and Oracle is preferred but not required

 

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Community / Marketing Title: Sr. Manager Finance

Company Profile:

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, the company is known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and  can enhance an already thriving culture.  With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a  full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

EEO Employer Verbiage:

Talbots is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, religion, or any other category protected by applicable law. Talbots is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact recruiting@talbots.com. Talbots will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.

PositionType_Description: Full Time

Location_formattedLocationLong: Hingham, Massachusetts US