Manager - Budget and Forecasting

Store Operations Financial Analyst

Major purpose and functions of the position. This role is responsible for providing financial oversight for all store operations related expenses with the exception of store payroll. Role will be responsible for the monthly financial close process which will require creating expense management dashboards, creating journal entries, and analysis of monthly closing reports. This position will also prepare various ad hoc, weekly, monthly and quarterly analyses as deemed appropriate by leadership to include producing and analyzing financial statements. This position will participate in the annual budget preparation for areas of responsibility and support leadership with all strategic projects and initiatives. This position will serve as a Store Operations SME on all expenses relating to P&L budget line initiatives in Store Operations. Take ownership of the financial results of both the organization and senior management team by providing input and guidance for decision making.

Primary responsibilities listed in order of importance :

• Prepare, review, analyze, comment on all financial information related to Stores and Store Ops - journal entries, monthly close, account reconciliations, monthly forecast, annual budget planning
• Serve as Store Operations Subject Matter Expert for all financial related questions and support for Store Ops
• Participate in the annual budget preparation for areas of responsibility and support leadership with all strategic projects and initiatives.
• Manage and monitor various expense lines working with the field and various departments to resolve issues and minimize expenses.
• Manage Travel and Expenses for store operations including audits and trends
• Responsible to manage P&L for store operations as it relates to budgets, forecasts, and actuals

Summary of knowledge, experience and education required :

Desired but not required :