The Children’s Place Looking for Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Secaucus, NJ Full Time

Job Summary:

The Children’s Place is looking for a Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis. The candidate will be responsible for leading the monthly forecasting & annual budgeting process, operating plan variance analysis and special projects. The Manager will also provide financial consulting and strategic support to senior leaders.

Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities

• Develop thorough understanding of the business operational functions and key revenue and cost drivers.
• Develop collaborative relationships with leaders in operating divisions, as well as in finance.
• Review forecasts and expense trends, identify issues and develop creative solutions for expense savings opportunities.
• Influence decisions and drive change in operating processes with a focus on driving positive financial results.
• Lead the monthly forecast, annual budget and long range planning process in collaboration with business leaders.
• Drive process and content improvements to existing processes.
• Coordinate with FP&A team to ensure that all risks and opportunities are communicated to key team members and senior leadership.
• Develop, prepare and present divisional financial and operating performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Mentor team individuals to provide the same level of value-added management reporting, decision support and financial analysis.

Education and Experience

• The ideal candidate will have a BS in Accounting or Finance, MBA and/or CPA a plus.
• 5-10 years total experience including experience in Financial Planning & Analysis.

Business Knowledge and Critical Skills

• Experience in the retail industry is highly desirable.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and strong analytical skills.
• Experience in financial reporting and presenting to Senior Management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, as well as strategic perspective.
• Team player.
• SAP and Hyperion systems knowledge as well as advanced Excel skills.

The Children’s Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.