Divisional FP&A Manager - Journeys

The Ideal CandidateAs a key member of the Journeys Finance team, Manager, Divisional Finance, you will analyze financial data to support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting for the Journeys division. This role will report directly to the Chief Finance Officer, Journeys.How You Will Make an ImpactPerforms various month and quarter end closing activities to support business goals and objectivesParticipates in various planning processes such as monthly projections, one year and long-range plansDrive efficiencies in store operating expenses, including selling salaries and other store costsConduct in-depth sales and margin analysis to enhance sales and margin forecastingPerform inventory productivity analysisPlan and manage capital expenditures and commitments, including those related to black jacketsAnalyze and interpret financial data to provide operational reportingAssist with budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting processesDetermine specific drivers of business performance, analysis of revenue growth, variance, margin mix, period over periodPartner with operational heads to present and explain the financial implications of operational resultsConduct trend analysis and leverage insights during forward-looking planningProduce monthly actuals-to-forecast variance analysis on P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow and identify impactful opportunities that would increase the accuracy of our forecast modelsFinancial modeling and ad hoc reporting as directed by senior leadershipEffectively communicate key information pertaining to the actuals and forecasts to managementAppropriately adjust divisional forecasts based on economic research and effectively manage guidance modelIntegrate economic research and prevailing economic conditions into analysis, forecasts and modelsExperience and Skills You'll Need to HaveBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting7+ years of experience in financial modeling and reporting preferredAdvanced user of Microsoft Excel with a demonstrated ability to aggregate, manipulate, and interpret large data setsAn ability to work in other Microsoft Office disciplines, such as Access and PowerPointProficiency in business intelligence tools, particularly Peoplesoft (a plus but not required); an ability to demonstrate proficiency across multiple accounting software tools and the ability to learn new software platforms quicklyDetail oriented with an ability to think analytically and creativelyAn ability to work with various levels of management throughout the organizationExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrategic and/or M&A experience a plus

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