Manager, FP & A

We are seeking a strategic, data-driven Manager, FB&A to lead financial planning and analysis across our retail store portfolio. This role is pivotal in driving growth through new store development, store right-sizing, lease optimization, and facilities capital planning. The ideal candidate is a strong cross-functional partner, able to build robust financial models and develop processes that guide high-impact decisions across Real Estate, Development, and Facilities Team. The position will support the Chief Stores Office and VP of Real Estate and Facilities. 

Key Roles & Responsibilities: 

Store Portfolio Strategy & Financial Planning

• Support strategic initiatives, develop business cases and financial models to evaluate such initiatives such as new stores, right-sizing, and closures
• Build and manage a dynamic New Store Model, incorporating baseline and regional assumptions
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert of modeling tools like Buxton and Kalibrate
• Partner with Real Estate to analyze competitive positioning, understanding where we outperform or underperform relative to peers
• Create a standardized process to evaluate financial performance post-opening, comparing actuals to pro forma expectations to improve forecasting accuracy and refine future modeling
• Support fleet-wide performance reviews to inform decisions on closures, renewals, or investment
• Support rent and CAM forecasting, ensuring lease escalations and true ups are accurately reflected in budgets
• Collaborate with Lease Administration and Accounting to ensure proper tracking of lease obligations and financial implications
• Provide insights as to the business drivers of changes in the P&L a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Complete analyses in support of ad-hoc and strategic projects
• Continuously find ways for improved efficiency 

Facilities & Capital Investment Support

• Partner with the Facilities and Construction teams to evaluate R&M programs, capital projects, and life-cycle replacements
• Build and maintain ROI models for major repairs, remodels, HVAC/roof replacements, and other CapEx investments
• Track capital spend and analyze variances against plan; ensure alignment with long-term strategic goals
• Build and maintain R&M forecasting and tracking models, highlighting trends by store, region, and vintage to improve forecast accuracy
• Develop and track capital spending forecasts for remodels, equipment replacements, and other strategic investments
• Establish and monitor baseline cost assumptions for Facilities and Capital programs
• Enhance visibility and control of seasonal expenses such as snow removal and landscaping across the store base

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Partner with the Facilities and Construction teams to evaluate R&M programs, capital projects, and life-cycle replacements
• Build and maintain ROI models for major repairs, remodels, HVAC/roof replacements, and other CapEx investments
• Track capital spend and analyze variances against plan; ensure alignment with long-term strategic goals
• Build and maintain R&M forecasting and tracking models, highlighting trends by store, region, and vintage to improve forecast accuracy
• Develop and track capital spending forecasts for remodels, equipment replacements, and other strategic investments
• Establish and monitor baseline cost assumptions for Facilities and Capital programs
• Enhance visibility and control of seasonal expenses such as snow removal and landscaping across the store base

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with Real Estate, Development and Construction to evaluate deal structures and timing implications
• Support internal Real Estate Committee (REC) meetings with clear and concise financial insights and recommendations

Qualifications and Competencies

• 5-7 years financial analysis experience 
• SAP and Power BI experience a plus
• Strong communication skills: oral, written, and presentation
• Experience with retail operations a plus
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Hands-on, data driven approach to problem solving
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business / Finance / Economics / Statistics 
• Honest, hard-working, and driven to deliver financial results 
• Strong understanding of lease structures, occupancy cost analysis, and capital planning
• Proven ability to build complex, decision-driving financial models (NPV, IRR, ROI, sensitivity, scenario)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize financial data into actionable insights
• Self-starter with a strategic mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using or interpreting data from Buxton, Kalibrate, or similar market planning and predictive analytics tools