Finance Manager - Retail

The Finance Manager – Retail will have responsibility for all Financial Planning & Analysis and analytical functions for the Retail Division. This role will have heavy interaction with the Retail Division Executive and Field Operation teams to ensure results of operations are properly captured and reported, both in the budget and actual results.  This role will be responsible for all associated financial/operational analysis, as well as partnering with Accounting to ensure financial accuracy in the reporting of results.  The role will have specific line(s) item focus on the P&L (e.g. Sales, Payroll, Rent, and other expenses), as well as a key point of contact for Retail Management for all financial matters.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Key role in the development of financial/operational annual budgets, as well as interim reforecasts working cross functionally with the Retail Management, Loss Prevention, and Accounting teams.
• Direct interaction with Retail Operations team explaining monthly P&L variances.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Improves financial performance of the business by analyzing results; monitoring variances; identifying trends; recommending actions to management.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Track business improvement plans and measure progress against defined targets.
• Visible partner to Division Management with a bias to operational execution support
• Support the development of monthly financial reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Review monthly financial statements and participate in accounting close cycle to ensure accuracy of the financial statements.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and generate reports upon request from management.
• Monthly KPI reporting
• Airport RFP support in pursuit of new business

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics required
• MBA, CPA or similar professional designation preferred.
• 5-10 years’ experience in reporting and/or financial analysis
• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-unit business (restaurant or retail ideal).
• Accounting/GAAP knowledge
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Creative, self-motivated
• High standards of accuracy; detail-oriented
• Strong organizational and analytical skills

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