DescriptionLocation: Bellevue, WA (Hybrid, 2 days in office)
Compensation: $101,272 - $151,907
Summary:
The Finance Manager, Production Planning, is a key finance business partner responsible for production planning, supply forecasting, and store operating plans across multiple regions and countries. Partnering closely with Operations, Supply, and Finance leaders, this role drives sales, margin, and supply optimization through data-driven analysis, strategic planning, and operational decision support. The Finance Manager also leads and develops a direct report while fostering a high-performance, collaborative team environment. The Finance Manager reports to the Director, Production Planning & Off-Site Processing.
Essential Job Functions:
- Drive sales and margin improvement through development, management, and optimization of Store Operating Plans (SOPs)
- Own the rolling 18-month supply forecast and planning process to support operational and long-term strategic decision making
- Assess supply forecast accuracy, identify key drivers and variances, and enhance forecasting methodologies and model inputs
- Partner with Operations, Supply, and Finance leaders to identify opportunities, evaluate tradeoffs, influence decisions, and drive profitable growth
- Develop executive-level reporting, presentations, insights, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making by senior leadership based on analysis of production, supply, and financial performance
- Evaluate and promote production strategies, including department assortment, volume, and supply allocation, to maximize gross profit
- Analyze store, department, market, and regional performance to identify opportunities and implement improvement strategies
- Establish and standardize best practices that improve operational execution, forecasting accuracy, and financial performance
- Lead, develop, and mentor a direct report through coaching, performance management, succession planning, and ongoing career development while fostering accountability, engagement, and a collaborative team environment
- Oversee store and facility production tag color rotation and related planning processes
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Strong business acumen with the ability to connect operational and financial performance to business priorities, risks, and growth opportunities
- Ability to translate complex operational, supply, and financial information into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for business leaders
- Demonstrated ability to influence and partner effectively with stakeholders across Operations, Supply, and Finance to drive business outcomes
- Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to audiences at all levels of the organization
- Proven leadership, coaching, and people development skills, including providing clear direction, fostering accountability, and supporting employee growth
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to evaluate alternatives, assess risk, and recommend solutions
- Experience developing executive-level reporting, presentations, and performance insights that support strategic decision-making
- Strong planning, organizational, and project management capabilities
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, drive process improvements, and deliver results
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across diverse teams and functions
- Experience developing and managing forecasting, planning, and analytical models
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products and financial analysis tools, including Excel, reporting, and modeling applications
Minimum Required Education, Training and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in Finance, Supply Chain, Planning, or a related analytical role
- Experience in forecasting, planning, financial analysis, and business partnering
- Demonstrated leadership experience; prior people management experience preferred
- Retail, supply chain, manufacturing, or demand planning experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written communication
- Ability to exchange ideas and information clearly and accurately
- Ability to receive, interpret, and understand detailed verbal information
- Ability to receive, review, and analyze detailed information through written communication, including both physical and electronic documents
- Ability to effectively present information to individuals and groups
FLSA Status
Tools and Equipment Used:
- Laptop or desktop computer, phone, copy machine, etc.
Travel:
