Sr Manager Finance - Merchandising - (Hybrid- Seattle, WA) at Nordstrom

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

RetailIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or a similar field
7+ years of progressive finance experience (retail finance preferred) with scope and accountability progression
3+ years prior management and/or supervision experience; a team leader with a passion for teaching and coaching early and mid-career professionals
Ability to think strategically and communicate effectively with all levels of management, including the ability to coach others on the art of data-driven storytelling
Skilled at collaborating, comfortable dealing with ambiguity, able to influence across finance and merchandising teams
Demonstrated ability to effectively translate financial analysis and insights into meaningful and actionable business recommendations
Tableau, SQL and/or Power BI experience desired and proficiency in MS Office Suite (including advanced MS Excel); Anaplan or similar tool experience nice to have
Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Create action plans with merchandising leadership for Nordstrom Product Group (NPG) to drive growth and profitability as well as deliver efficiencies
Partner on initiatives involving brand-owned inventory (e.g., concessions), deliver forecasting accuracy, actionable performance insights, and strategic recommendations that fuel profitability and growth
Lead expense management across the merchandising function, focused both on advising the business on long-term expense strategy as well as on near-term forecasting, close, and reporting
Partner with teams across Finance and Merchandising, providing financial support with a sharp focus on sales, margin, and inventory, while flexing styles for various audiences
Support the development of financial models, analytical and reporting tools, and ad hoc analysis/special projects
Drive process improvements and reporting standardization/simplification
Provide support, leadership, and coaching for team members

Skills

Financial Analysis

Strategic Planning

Forecasting

Expense Management

Inventory Management

Margin Analysis

Performance Insights

Merchandising Finance

Nordstrom

Retailer offering clothing and accessories

About Nordstrom

Nordstrom is a retail company that focuses on providing a wide range of clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children. The company operates department stores and an online platform where customers can shop for various brands and styles. Nordstrom emphasizes a strong customer service experience, encouraging employees to take initiative and develop their careers within the organization. Unlike many competitors, Nordstrom fosters a culture of leadership and personal growth among its staff, which contributes to a dedicated and motivated workforce. The company's goal is to create a positive shopping experience while also being committed to environmental sustainability and community support.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters

N/AYear Founded

$16MTotal Funding

N/ACompany Stage

Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees