Bath & Body Works Looking for Manager, Store Finance at Columbus Full Time

Manager, Store Finance

Brand: Bath & Body Works

Location: Columbus, OH, US

Location Type: Hybrid

Job ID: 041N1

Job Area: Finance

Employment type: Full-time

Description

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

The Manager of Store Finance for Bath and Body Works leads a team responsible for the management of expenses related to labor in the North American store fleet. This position is responsible for seasonal budgeting and in-season management of store labor spend for the United States and Canada. This manager will work cross functionally to develop strategies and support execution of labor hours allocations, wage rate guidance and leadership structures in the field. This position reports to the Director of Store Finance for Bath and Body Works and leads two to three Financial Analyst/Senior Financial Analyst roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop labor budgets and forecasts that fit within the total company financial architecture

• Support weekly selling labor allocations and project-driven non-selling labor allocations that fit within operational strategies and financial architecture

• Budget, project and review wage rates by position in the field as well store leadership levels in US and Canadian stores

• Analyze business trends and strategies to identify risks or opportunities to current and future season projections

• Work cross-functionally with Store Operations and Human Resources to facilitate strategic and tactical decision making

• Find opportunities for continuous improvement in functional work, reporting and standard operating procedures

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ proven experience in a Financial Analysis environment and Financial systems

• Must be a problem-solver and be able to function in a high volume, dynamic environment that serves many high-profile internal customers

• Proven ability to think analytically and creatively

• Ability to communicate in an effective and clear manner with leaders to influence business decisions through fact-based analyses

• Excellent oral and written presentation skills

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to lead multiple priorities

• Highly motivated and demonstrates independent initiative in performance against objectives

• Exhibits leadership competencies and professional judgement in dealing with peers, customers and senior leaders

• Ability to distill, articulate and model sophisticated business questions/matters

• Ability and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed

• Budgeting, project evaluation and spend/cost analysis skills

• Proven ability to lead a team of financial professionals

• Experience in a retail environment, a plus

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Finance or Accounting

Core Competencies

• Lead with Curiosity & Humility

• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow

• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose

• Observe, Engage & Connect

• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence

• Deliver Business Results

Benefits

We invite you to join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities. Benefits offered to our eligible associates include a no cost mental health and well-being program, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, flexible and affordable saving programs, paid time off and a merchandise discount. Visit ~~~ for details.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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