Manager of FP&A - Retail, Gift & Outlet

Full-time, Salaried (Exempt), Hybrid

POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager of FP&A Retail, Gift & Outlet to join the Finance team. This individual will conduct and review quantitative analyses related to company profitability, investment return, etc., for the Retail, Gift & Outlet Store business segments. This position will also assist in corporate budgeting and the Latest Current Estimate (LCE) process. The ideal candidate brings 3 to 5 years of experience in Corporate Finance, preferably with exposure to retail finance, trade spend, customer/program profitability, along with strong analytical skills and a proven ability to manage cross - functional collaboration.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure that all business - related items are successfully and professionally communicated to the appropriate parties, either verbally or in writing.
• Drive the forecasting process with the Retail & Gift segments, compile all changes, and provide summaries as required
• Prepare internal and/or external financial forecasts and annual budgets
• Provide specific, actionable, and forward - looking commentary on changes in the monthly and quarterly financial forecasts
• Monitor and develop new performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variances
• Track expenses versus budget, analyzing fluctuations and identifying shortfalls and cost
savings opportunities
• Analyze trade spend, promotional activity, and customer/program profitability to support
Retail segment forecasting, margin analysis, and decision - making
• Conduct ad - hoc analyses and build financial models to inform strategies, investment
recommendations, and new business opportunities
• Collaborate with IT on identifying and implementing business systems necessary to meet
reporting requirements
• Support the management team and department heads with in - depth analysis
• Manipulate and automate large amounts of data and inter - linked files in Excel for analysis and reporting. Advanced Excel pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and formula work are part of daily work.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, Master's degree or CPA preferred
• 3 - 5 years' experience in Corporate Finance, ideally supporting retail business segments,
trade spend, or consumer products (preference in food/confectionery)
• General accounting or cost accounting experience preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and PowerPoint
• SAP experience or similar preferred
• Strong analytical, problem - solving, and financial modeling skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a sense of urgency and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment marked by constant change
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex
financial data and information

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to the Director of FP&A, has no direct reports.

LOCATION AND SCHEDULE:This is a hybrid role. Travel to World's Finest Chocolate's Chicago headquarters is required on a monthly basis for employees who live in state and on a quarterly basis for employees who live out of state. Monday-Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Wage Range: $100k - $115k
• Win as One Bonus Target: 10 % based on company and/or individual performance
• Paid Time Off • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance • Mental Health Support • Wellness Program
• 401k Matching • HSA/FSA • LifeLock Identity Theft Protection • STD/LTD • Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement • ESOP