Lowe’s

Finance Manager - Merchandising GFO

Lowe’s$90K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field OR equivalent experience
  • 6 years of experience in finance or analytical role in public company or accounting
  • 1 year of experience with financial forecasting or analytical modeling
  • Experience in structuring and writing formal documents, developing group presentations, and project planning
  • Previous experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Corporate Accounting
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and mentor team members by managing their workload and providing feedback
  • Act as subject matter expert and thought leader for the finance team
  • Facilitate financial forecasting and planning processes for quarterly and annual updates
  • Collaborate to provide root cause analysis and actionable insights
  • Communicate insights through analyses that leverage multiple data sources
  • Apply up-to-date expertise to identify improvement opportunities
  • Develop robust business cases for key initiatives, including risk identification and metric measurement

Benefits

  • Opportunity for mentorship and leadership development
  • Cross-functional collaboration with senior leaders and various business units
  • Exposure to high-impact business initiatives
  • Opportunity to influence company-wide financial strategy
  • Work in a dynamic and innovative corporate environment
Full Job Description
Your Impact

The primary purpose of this role is to partner with complex and highly visible areas of the business and/or work in support of initiatives aligned with the Company's strategy and focus areas. This is accomplished by cross-functional collaboration to convert complex business plans into quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and long range plans; develop and maintain scorecards; develop business cases; and provide proactive analysis, insights, and recommendations to optimize business performance. The Manager Finance is responsible for acting as a subject matter expert and thought leader on their respective team, as well as taking on the responsibility of mentoring and developing junior team members. To do this, the Manager Finance must have strong knowledge of financial and business analytics principles, and the ability to leverage a matrixed environment to manage projects and analyses to completion by leveraging talent across Finance and other business areas. The Manager Finance should also possess the ability to influence and interact with senior leaders at the Company.

What You Will Do
  • Develops Senior Specialist, Analyst, and 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.
  • Acts as a subject matter expert (SME) and thought leader on respective team.
  • Facilitates the financial forecasting and planning processes with functional partners and business units that result in quarterly forecast updates, annual plans, and long-range plans (2-3 years).
  • 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; 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.
  • Develops business cases for key initiatives and major programs by creating robust financial models, tied to a program's (or initiative's) strategic narrative; identifying risks to the organization and engaging the business owner in risk mitigation and trade-off conversations; identifying and measuring key trigger points (metrics) that will provide business insight into an initiative's success (leading and final indicators).


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
  • 6 years Experience in finance or analytical role in public company or accounting
  • 1 year Experience with financial forecasting or analytical modeling
  • Experience in structuring and writing formal documents, developing and delivering group presentations, project planning, and/or cross-functional collaboration
  • Previous experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance or Corporate Accounting
  • Experience with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel)


Preferred Skills/Education
  • Master's degree Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
  • Experience leading people directly or indirectly
  • Experience developing and managing operational initiatives to deliver results
  • Experience managing implementation of mid-size projects, programs or processes
  • Experience working in a big box/large retailer
  • Experience working at a Fortune 500 company


About Lowe’s

Lowe's Careers

Joining Lowe's means becoming part of a team that is committed to fostering an environment of growth, innovation, and leadership. As one of the leading home improvement companies, Lowe's offers unparalleled job opportunities and a culture that values diversity and professional development. Work You'll Do At Lowe's, your work will directly impact our mission to help people love where they live. Whether you're involved in the direct sales process, product development, or customer service, your role will contribute to our industry-leading standards. Transform Your Career Leverage your skills and drive in a position that empowers you to lead projects and initiatives that redefine the retail experience. Lowe's is at the forefront of the industry, combining retail, technology, and customer service to create unique experiences for consumers. Join a team of dedicated professionals who are there to support your career aspirations and help you grow both personally and professionally. With over 300,000 team members, Lowe's is a place where you can cultivate a career filled with innovation and opportunities. Lowe's Professional Growth and Opportunities We are committed to the professional growth of every team member. Lowe's offers a variety of career paths and opportunities for advancement, including leadership roles in numerous departments. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a full-time career, Lowe's provides the training and resources needed to advance and excel. Internship Programs Start your career with Lowe's through our dynamic internship programs. These opportunities provide hands-on experience and a chance to engage in meaningful work that impacts our business. Interns at Lowe's gain invaluable skills, work alongside experienced professionals, and are considered for full-time positions upon successful completion of the program. Benefits and Culture Lowe's is dedicated to maintaining a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and employee discounts, among others. Networking and Innovation Stay connected and ahead in your career through Lowe's commitment to innovation and networking. Our team members have access to cutting-edge technology and are encouraged to think outside the box to solve challenges. Networking within the company is supported through various groups and initiatives, fostering connections that can lead to career advancement. Join Our Team Explore the job opportunities at Lowe's that match your skills and interests. We are always looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Start your journey with Lowe's today and be part of a company that values hard work and dedication. Stay Up to Date Keep informed with the latest in career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work at Lowe's. Our careers blog provides valuable content that can help you navigate your professional journey. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Lowe's. SEARCH LOWE'S JOBS At Lowe's, your career is in your hands. Build it with us and be part of a team that is changing the future of retail.
Learn more about Lowe’s
Size
200,000 employees
Market Cap
$120.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.8 billion
Founded
1946
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$89.5 billion
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