Manager, Finance

About Gap Inc.

Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.    

This simple idea-that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms-is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our teamis made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to  learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.

About The Role

We are looking for a leader responsible for managing the monthly Brand Forecast and Annual Budget as it relates to Rent, Occupancy, Depreciation (ROD) and Other Income. The forecast and budget for ROD includes all brands and channels for US and Canada. This role is responsible for oversight and review of the ROD forecast for the assigned brands, including reconciliation of the forecast inputs against final accounting results, reporting those results, and providing detailed variance explanations to Director, Sr. Director, and VP level Business Partners. This position also provides information to support Long Range Planning, Market Planning, and Real Estate deal negotiations.

This position partners with the Brand FP&A teams and various Real Estate teams to confirm alignment and provide guidance to ensure business understanding of the forecasting and accounting implications resulting from operational decisions. This position requires Collaboration & Influencing, Learning Agility, and Resourcefulness to enable timely resolution of forecast and budget. This position partners cross functionally to align on issue resolution, process and control alignment, the development of new/improved processes, and reporting & communication plans.

What You'll Do

• Lead a team of finance professionals, including providing regular performance feedback and development opportunities in both technical and behavioral competencies
• Serve as a key point of contact for forecast related questions and escalation for team and stakeholders across the organization
• Establishes partnerships with cross functional leadership to gain cooperation in developing solutions
• Responsible for the quality and integrity of monthly forecasts and annual budget submissions
• Provides guidance on level of risk and opportunities to the forecast and budget
• Prepare monthly roundtable presentations and present cause of change from budget/prior forecast
• Analyze and interpret actual results against forecast, preparing trend, regional and variance analysis
  
  

Who You Are

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate and interact across teams and at varying levels of management
• Proven forecast and/or budgeting and critical thinking skills from both a deliverable and management perspective
• Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions
• Ability to direct team toward the accomplishment of organizational goals and objectives while promoting a positive working environment with focus on building effective teams.
• Managerial courage to accurately assess and provide candid timely feedback with specific actionable guidance for ongoing development
  
  

Benefits At Gap Inc.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.
• For eligible employees
  
  

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.