Claire’s Looking for Finance Manager, Supply Chain at Hoffman Estates, IL Full Time

The Finance Manager, Supply Chain is the lead financial associate supporting the global distribution centers and supply chain logistics. They partner with the business to provide guidance, reporting, and analytics to understand results and support key decision making initiatives.

• Provide analysis of business trends and variance of financial results and key performance indicators across global business units
• Partner with business leaders to ensure business units meets/exceeds its targets and act as an integral member of the business unit teams
• Become single point of contact within Finance for the assigned business units
• Develop metrics and reporting to be used to support the business and drive decisions
• Lead annual planning process and periodic projection updates for the Business units
• Support the Accounting department during month and quarter end close to ensure financial data accuracy
• Maintain and develop continuous process improvement and standardization tools
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and special projects as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field of study; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of professional FP&A experience in a retail organization.
• Ability to lead a small team to achieve short and long term goals.
• Demonstrated experience managing financial models.
• Advanced Excel skills required; proficient with Microsoft Office product suite
• Advanced analytical skills coupled with an ability to interpret data, communicate findings, and propose recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to balance competing priorities and secure resolution through interdepartmental collaboration.
• Strong business acumen; retail store experience a plus.
• Ability to perform and remain organized in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Aptitude to influence colleagues, peers, and cross-functional teams throughout the organization.
• Proven ability to balance strategy and business objectives with challenging guest experience requirements.

Claire’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.