Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Manager, Finance  

Iconic. Approachable. Connected. These are some of the ideas that guide our every day at Janie and Jack. We set ourselves apart with outstanding quality and great care for every detail, from our clothing to our customer service to the people we work with. Are you ready to be a part of the Janie and Jack story? 

 

About the job
 
The Finance Manager will play a critical role in overseeing and optimizing the financial operations of the Retail channel for Janie and Jack along with supporting the Store Operations team. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in finance and accounting, along with a proven track record in working in a matrix environment. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with various departments to provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to support business decision-making. The Senior Finance Manager will have P&L responsibility for the Retail entire channel.

*Please note: This is a contract to hire position. We are only able to consider applicants who are eligible to work in the United States and do not require future sponsorship.

This role is hybrid onsite in our San Francisco, CA office.

What you’ll do

• Lead the development and execution of annual financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for the US Retail channel. (~110 stores).
• Critically review and analyze current store payroll processes in order to provide recommendations and solutions to management for opportunities to gain efficiencies.
• Work with the GL team for accurate and complete payroll journal entries and assist with month/year end closing as needed.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance against budget, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide regular financial reports and presentations to senior management.
• Collaborate with the operations team to streamline processes and improve overall cost efficiency for store expenses.
• Collaborate with the executive team in developing long-term financial strategies to drive business growth and profitability.

What you’ll bring

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (required) with strong Business Analysis experience. 
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive finance experience in the Retail industry.
• Solid technical skills with a wide range of financial experience and understanding with the ability to automate and streamline financial information.
• Exhibits strong time management skills; able to work through roadblocks to meet commitments timely.
• Action-oriented professional with a take-charge, can-do attitude.
• High-level knowledge of financial reporting concepts processes required.
• Business financial management experience, preferably in retail or consumer goods organizations.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and ERP systems.
• An Excel wizard who enjoys staying current on industry trends, legislation, and the business.
• Must be a problem-solver and be able to function in a high volume, fast-paced environment that serves many high-profile internal customers. 
• Ability to communicate in an effective and clear manner with leaders and peers, fully capable of taking a stand built on a fact-based, experienced foundation. 
• Strong organizational skills, taking accountability for driving the completion of insightful, influencing reports and presentations. 
• Budgeting, project evaluation and spend/cost analysis skills required, knowing how to rise above significant detail to create insights, conclusions, actions. 
• Ability to lead projects and work with others cross-functionally to determine the best course of action for getting results and generating solutions Excellent PC skills: proficiency in Microsoft Access preferred (but not required), Advanced level skill in Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint a must.
• Exhibits leadership competencies and professional maturity in dealing with w/peers, leaders, and customers. 
• High initiative and self-direction with an ambitious approach to your career.
• Ability to identify inefficiencies, recommend, and implement solutions to improve operations.
• Strong collaboration skills to build solid, trusted relationships across the business and with Leadership.
• Ability to multi-task throughout the day.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• The Product—so good, you’ll be using your employee discount more than you probably should. 
• The People—ask anyone that works here…we have incredible people on our team. 
• The Experience—you’ll enjoy a rewarding career at a respected children’s brand. 

Actual starting pay for this role is determined by a wide array of factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, relevant skills,, education, and geographic location. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

 

Job Tags

Contract work, Work at office

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