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Five Below · 2 days ago

Sr. Manager, FP&A - Merchandising

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Five Below is a dynamic retail company that focuses on providing an amazing shopping experience filled with unlimited possibilities. The Sr. Manager, FP&A - Merchandising will lead financial forecasting and planning processes, collaborate with various business units, and provide actionable insights to optimize business performance.

RetailSalesShopping

Responsibilities

Develop Senior Analyst talent by managing and prioritizing day-to-day workload and direction; reviewing work output and providing feedback; coaching and mentoring on strengths and opportunities

Facilitates the financial forecasting and planning processes with the Merchandise organization that result in quarterly forecast updates, annual plans, and long-range plans (2-3 years) centered around sales and merchandise margin

Collaborates across the business to provide root cause analysis and actionable insights based on financial and non-financial data to functional partners and business units

Communicates financial and non-financial analysis and insights to leaders by preparing analyses through leveraging multiple data sources; identifying complete, consistent, and actionable insights & recommendations; and translating insights into clear, understandable themes

Completes work assignments by applying up-to-date expertise in subject area; leveraging an understanding of policies, data, and resources to support projects or initiatives; collaborating cross-functionally to solve business problems; identifying, recommending, and implementing ways to address improvement opportunities

Develop and maintain financial models and tools to support forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making processes for the Merchandising function

Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to optimize business performance, identifying opportunities for growth, cost savings, and efficiency improvements

Interface with senior leaders within the company to present financial insights, influence decision-making, and drive alignment with strategic priorities

Qualification

Financial planning & analysisFinancial modelingForecasting techniquesMicrosoft Office SuitePower BIHyperionProject planningManage prioritiesCommunicationCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field

5+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, with a focus on supporting Merchandising or retail operations

Previous experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance or Corporate Accounting

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial concepts into clear and actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders

Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and analytical tools

Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with extreme proficiency in Excel

Experience in structuring and writing formal documents, developing and delivering group presentations, project planning, and/or cross-functional collaboration

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively