Retail Finance Manager chez Kendra Scott

We are a fashion-lifestyle brand of big dreams, colorful confidence, and inspired design. Founded on Family, Fashion and Philanthropy, we believe that our employees and customers are the heart and soul of our brand, and that giving back is the truest form of success. Fashion meets innovation in the design of our two state-of-the-art facilities based in the heart of Austin, Texas, and overflows into the design of our growing retail environment across the country.   

Position Overview: 

This role leads the financial strategy of the retail channel to deliver business results through effective financial management, planning and risk management. The responsibilities of this position includes establishing financial targets for the channel, supporting the business in the delivery of financial results, Additionally, this position is responsible for ad-hoc analysis supporting strategic business decisions (e.g., investments), and generating ideas and leading the execution of elevated analytics and process improvement to enable the growing fleet to maintain the nimble nature of the company.  The Financial Manager is a member of the Finance, Planning and Analysis team and reports directly to the Senior Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. The position is an exempt, salaried position. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the annual planning process for the brick-and-mortar fleet (+160 stores) with cross functional teams and Senior Director of FP&A to build full P&L budget and quarterly forecast (Sales through EBITDA).  

• Managing a direct report (Retail Financial Analyst) in providing accurate and fact-based financial analysis to Retail teams including insights on comp store performance, changes in key sales performance metrics and expense management. 

• Partner with accounting and retail operations teams to understand detailed and drivers of results during the month-end close process.  

• Drives the pro forma process, including guiding the Retail Analyst in building out a robust post-audit reporting process to best utilize company capital to drive profitable growth 

• Translate disparate data into timely decision-making information using succinct, relevant, and cohesive narratives supported with graphical interpretations.  

• Manage the evolving reporting process through both delegation and individual contribution to enable speed and actionable insights to Retail Leadership and its fleet. 

• Prepare monthly and quarterly business review materials in partnership with the Retail teams. 

• Act as a liaison between Retail Operations, Accounting and Merchandise, Planning, and Allocation teams.  

• Support and lead ad-hoc projects and analysis as a part of strengthening the financial team’s capabilities to support a fast-growing company. 

• Champion reporting automation and improvements to drive timely and efficient analysis.  

• Teach/re-enforce financial concepts and tools across audiences of varying familiarity.  

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience 

• 6+ years’ experience including Financial Planning Manager for a high-growth company 

• A proven ability to analyze business results, identify opportunities and risks, collaborate and communicate with business leaders and partners at all levels  

• Comfort with communicating complex data intensive concepts to various audiences. 

• Ability to balance interest in detail of analysis with big-picture thinking  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Tableau, including the ability to build and to navigate efficiently across robust models and data sets.  

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.  

• Experience with major planning and budgeting systems (Adaptive Insights a plus), business intelligence systems or ERP platforms.  

• Ability to build cross-functional partnerships and work collaboratively. 

• A proven track record of managing direct reports 

• High commitment to employee growth and development empowers team and defines success as having a significant impact on other’s careers 

• A shared appreciation for our 3 core values of Family, Fashion and Philanthropy 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.