[Remote] FP&A Manager, Data and Automation at CSC Generation

United States

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
  • 6+ years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally in retail or consumer goods
  • Proven track record of process improvement and systems implementation
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management
  • Curious, analytical problem-solver who translates complex findings into practical, business-ready actions
  • Hands-on experience applying AI and workflow-automation tools to streamline Finance processes and eliminate manual work

Responsibilities

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles across retail channels
  • Develop and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning, margin analysis, and capital allocation decisions
  • Drive automation and optimization of Finance processes using advanced Excel, BI platforms, and ERP integrations
  • Lead business intelligence deep-dives: dig into large datasets, slice and dice to identify patterns and drivers, and convert findings into recommendations with a bias for action
  • Champion an AI-first approach to FP&A: use ChatGPT as a daily analysis partner; identify steps in core processes where AI can improve speed/quality, and implement solutions ranging from CustomGPT’s to automated workflows
  • Prototype and deploy agent-based automations using platforms like n8n; build lightweight utilities or micro-apps using tools such as Claude Code to scale output and insights
  • Operationalize recurring analyses into always-on dashboards and alerts, ensuring stakeholders receive timely insights and next-best-actions
  • Own monthly reporting packages, variance analysis, and executive dashboards; distill insights into clear narratives and actionable recommendations
  • Partner with Marketing, Merchandising, Supply Chain, and Store Operations to align financial targets with strategy and in-market performance
  • Support strategic initiatives including store expansion, pricing strategy, and inventory investment—evaluating ROI and risk
  • Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership; influence decision-making through crisp stories supported by data

Skills

CSC Generation

Acquires and revitalizes struggling retail brands

About CSC Generation

CSC Generation specializes in acquiring and revitalizing struggling retail brands to make them profitable. The company identifies underperforming brands with potential and integrates them into its operating platform, which includes technology, skilled personnel, and efficient processes. This approach has allowed CSC Generation to successfully transform several well-known brands, such as DirectBuy and Sur La Table, into profitable ventures. The company generates revenue through the sales of products from its portfolio, which features over 325,000 items and attracts around 10 million monthly page views. Unlike many competitors, CSC Generation focuses on "unsexy" opportunities—brands that others might overlook but have significant turnaround potential. The goal of CSC Generation is to drive growth and profitability for the brands it acquires, ultimately enhancing the customer experience and increasing sales.

Merrillville, IndianaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$107.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Increased competition may lead to higher acquisition costs for CSC Generation.
Operational challenges in integrating new brands like Backcountry could affect performance.
Economic downturns could reduce consumer spending, impacting CSC's profitability.

Differentiation

CSC Generation specializes in acquiring and revitalizing struggling retail brands.
The company integrates brands into its platform to drive growth and profitability.
CSC Generation identifies 'unsexy' opportunities with significant potential for turnaround.

Upsides

CSC Generation's acquisition of Backcountry expands its consumer-centric brand portfolio.
The rise of AI-driven personalization can enhance CSC's customer engagement and conversion rates.
Direct-to-consumer models offer CSC increased profitability by cutting out intermediaries.

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