
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis - Channels
- Carlsbad, CA
- $127,100-163,485 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage financial planning and forecasting for the E-commerce and Wholesale channels, and the total company Marketing. Provide visibility into actual performance versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, including managing timelines and deliverables, and supporting channel and function leaders in the appropriate application of financial guidance and planning methodologies.
- Support the long-term strategic planning process, aligning with company objectives.
- Support month-end close by reviewing variances and identifying necessary accruals or adjustments to ensure accurate financial statements.
- Collaborate with the channel business partners to build detailed revenue and expense forecasts, identify trends, and highlight risks and opportunities.
- Partner with Marketing to develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts. Monitors spend across all channels (digital, brand, events, etc.), ensuring alignment with budgets/forecasts and KPI targets.
- Work cross-functionally to identify opportunities to drive profitability and operational efficiency. Support investment decisions and business case development for distribution projects.
- Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and business results (QBR/MBR) to senior leadership, offering key insights, variance analysis, and impacts to rolling forecasts.
- Partner with the Data & Analytics team to develop KPI-driven dashboards and expand financial reporting capabilities by leveraging automation and existing technologies.
- Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic decision-making and long-term business planning.
- Continuously improve and automate finance processes, models, and reports. Challenge assumptions and enhance existing methodologies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- CPA and/or MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in retail, consumer goods, or an inventory-focused environment.
- Demonstrated success in managing financial operations and driving business outcomes.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable business insights.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience extracting and analyzing data from various systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive approach to uncovering issues and identifying solutions.
- Highly detail-oriented and organized, with experience managing multiple versions of forecasts.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels.
- Team-oriented with a hands-on approach; self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365) and platforms like Shopify is a plus.
- Health Insurance
- Savings and Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness & Fitness benefits