Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

W2 Contract

Salary Range: $156,000 - $176,800 per year

Location: Dublin, CA - Hybrid Role

Job Summary:

As a member of the Financial Planning & Analysis team, you will be responsible for our long-term planning, forecasting, and reporting processes. You will work cross-functionally across the business to deliver comprehensive financials and supporting analyses to senior leadership. The ideal candidate must have a background in Finance, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and be able to partner effectively with stakeholders across the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the long-term process to ensure timely completion of key deliverables.
• Develop budget guidance for the planning process.
• Set targets and issue challenges to business partners.
• Manage the bottom-up calculations for key P&L line items.
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to roll up the P&L.
• Support senior executives by providing scenarios and analyses to help them make decisions throughout the process.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and support materials for our annual Board Meetings.
• Manage the weekly forecast process and prepare a comprehensive summary for executive review.
• Engage with business partners to understand and explain all substantial forecast changes to senior leadership.
• Support the CFO and Investor Relations team by providing forecasted financial statements, earnings guidance models, and earnings scenarios.
• Support the ongoing evolution of the forecasting process by leveraging Hyperion to automate and enhance existing processes.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports, including business performance analysis, inventory levels, and balance sheet data.
• Provide ongoing analytical support to influence strategic direction, guide investor relations activities, and inform senior management and board-level discussion.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis for senior management whenever necessary, ensuring tight deadlines are always met.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (preferably in an analytical field such as Finance, Economics, Accounting, etc.)
• CPA or MBA preferred
• 5-7+ years of post-college experience with demonstrated success at increasing levels of responsibility
• Strong familiarity with core financial planning and analysis processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial control process design
• Prior experience with EPM software (e.g., Hyperion, Cognos, TM1, SAP) preferred
• Outstanding analytical ability – must have a data-driven approach to solving problems. Requires very strong quantitative skills, a good sense of how to dissect problems, and a strong ability to "connect the dots."
• Prior retail or related experience is preferred (but not required) for this position. An ideal candidate understands the intricacies of a retail P&L and balance sheet, including margin, store, and supply chain cost drivers. This person will preferably understand and appreciate the nuances and financial operating requirements of an off-price, low-cost retail operator.
• Dynamic and self-motivated – must have the dedication and drive necessary to operate in a fast-paced and changing retail environment.
• Excellent communication skills – must be able to clearly communicate results and implications of analysis verbally and in writing
• A detail-oriented approach – must pay close attention to details and have the drive to get things right.
• Relationship building – Effective working relationships need to be built with a broad range of people across the organization.
• Strong fundamental business technical skills – very strong Excel modeling skills, proficiency in PowerPoint, and the ability to learn Hyperion.
• Demonstrated ability to use discretion in handling highly sensitive confidential information

Bayside Solutions, Inc. is not able to sponsor any candidates at this time. Additionally, candidates for this position must qualify as a W2 candidate.

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