Levy Restaurants · 4 months ago
Retail & Inventory Finance Manager, Rank + Rally
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $120K/yr
5+ years expLevy Restaurants is a market leader in sports and entertainment hospitality, recognized for its innovative approach. They are seeking a Retail & Inventory Finance Manager to provide critical financial insights, manage forecasts and budgets, and support retail operations through strategic financial analysis and reporting.
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Responsibilities
Lead the monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning processes for retail sales, margins, and operating expenses
Analyze and report on key retail performance indicators (e.g., same-store sales, sales per square foot, conversion rates, inventory turns, gross margin)
Partner with merchandising, store operations, and supply chain teams to understand trends, drivers, and performance gaps
Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate pricing strategies and promotions
Prepare monthly financial reports and dashboards highlighting performance vs. plan, forecast, and prior periods
Manage and support Accounting Manager in their day to day duties
Support senior management with ad hoc financial analysis, inventory reduction strategies, scenario modeling and business case development
Assist in the development of rolling forecasts and continuous improvement of planning processes and tools
Identify risks and opportunities in retail performance and recommend actionable solutions
Ensure financial controls, compliance, and consistency in retail finance reporting
Qualification
Required
Lead the monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning processes for retail sales, margins, and operating expenses
Analyze and report on key retail performance indicators (e.g., same-store sales, sales per square foot, conversion rates, inventory turns, gross margin)
Partner with merchandising, store operations, and supply chain teams to understand trends, drivers, and performance gaps
Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate pricing strategies and promotions
Prepare monthly financial reports and dashboards highlighting performance vs. plan, forecast, and prior periods
Manage and support Accounting Manager in their day to day duties
Support senior management with ad hoc financial analysis, inventory reduction strategies, scenario modeling and business case development
Assist in the development of rolling forecasts and continuous improvement of planning processes and tools
Identify risks and opportunities in retail performance and recommend actionable solutions
Ensure financial controls, compliance, and consistency in retail finance reporting
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA a plus
5+ years of experience in FP&A, ideally with a focus on retail or consumer products
Strong financial modeling and analytical skills; advanced Excel proficiency required
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and planning tools (e.g., Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, or similar)
Solid understanding of retail financial drivers (e.g., COGS, foot traffic, inventory management, markdowns)
Excellent communication and business partnering skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Hands-on retail experience: You have a deep understanding of both physical stores and e-commerce
Strong analytical skills: You're a pro at financial modeling and analysis
A passion for data: You're comfortable using tools like Power BI or Tableau to turn data into a story
The ability to influence: You're skilled at working with different teams to drive positive change
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible Time Off Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Company
Levy Restaurants
Levy Restaurants is a hospitality company that runs restaurants and vending machines in entertainment and sporting venues.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rob Ellis
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Alison Weber
Chief Creative Officer
Recent News
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