About the Role

The FP&A Manager of Divisional and Cost of Sales Spread is part of the Athleta Brand Finance team supporting the monthly forecasting and close processes as well as the development of annual budgets and long-range planning for your areas of responsibility. The position will work collaboratively with business partners across Athleta, along with our Corporate Shared Service Center and will be responsible for ownership of key lines in the P&L, providing decision support to finance leadership, as well as financial analysis and business case support. The position reports to the Head of Finance.

What You'll Do

• Lead the monthly forecast process for Divisional expense and Cost of Sales Spread, as well as development of yearly budgets in partnership with FP&A and your business partners across the organization.
• Lead the monthly and quarterly close process for Divisional and Spread, lending your accounting knowledge to your team, reviewing several high balance accruals and accounting entries across your areas of the P&L.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis, assist modeling, and prepare presentations as required, including presenting work to senior/executive management
• Strive for continuous improvement by evaluating current processes, reports, and forecasting models and implementing new methodologies to drive efficiencies and value-added enhancements
• Create and maintain effective relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams
• Manage two direct reports overseeing Divisional and Spread

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Strong knowledge of both financial and accounting concepts, including basic framework of the Profit & Loss Statement, Retail Finance knowledge a plus
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in financial analysis or auditing/accounting
• Master Excel user with experience building reports and financial models
• Strong working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Oracle financial systems and Essbase
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to identify relevant information and present it to management
• Ability to articulate financial concepts to non-finance business partners in a clear and concise manner
• Organized, detail oriented, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with a positive attitude who is flexible and can handle ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and adapt to a changing, fast paced environment