Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

## Manager Financial Planning & Analysis Apply locations:
Atlanta, GAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR60614
** Serving the needs of all families with young children,
** Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, Osh Kosh B’gosh, Skip Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.## How you’ll make an impact:

The manager of Corporate FP&A role is responsible for consolidation of financial forecasts, long-range plan development and strategic support for leadership.

The position reports to the Senior Manager, Corporate FP&A and has one direct report (FP&A Analyst). The position also works closely with the broader finance and accounting teams, VP / SVP Finance, and business unit partners. This role provides exposure to senior leadership, and is based in our Atlanta, Georgia office.##
** Consolidation of the financial planning processes (50%)
*** Create and maintain quarterly forecasts and annual budgets of revenue and expense items for the company
* Manage the weekly flash process and provide weekly summaries to leadership
* Prepare and review Gross Margin and SG&A analysis
* Partner with key subject matter experts in Accounting, Supply Chain, Retail, Marketing, Merch & Design, and other key business functions to monitor and measure performance
* Prepare materials for key meetings (Monthly Business Review meetings, Leadership Team meetings, Earnings preparation, Board of Directors meetings, and monthly/quarterly reporting).
* Simplify processes and automate standard reporting##
** Lead the long-range plan process (20%)
*** Lead annual Long Range Planning process across all planning teams by communicating assumptions, deadlines, and strategic direction of the Company
* Produce comprehensive sales and profitability model that is presented to and approved by the Leadership Team and Board of Directors
* Create Long Range Plan segment / brand profitability reporting, to be utilized by business and brand leaders across the company to ensure strategic objects are met and reflected accurately by channel and brand
* Support Impairment testing process in collaboration with Controllership and external auditing teams, providing supporting evidence of assumptions and messaging on long term strategy of the company
* Provide analysis and presentation materials on the Long-Range Plan to Leadership##
** Support strategic initiatives (15%)
*** Support and/or identify new business investments, projects, and other profit improvement opportunities through analysis and business cases
* Provide analysis to business leaders in support of projects, new business investments, and other profit or cost reduction opportunities
* Work closely with VP Financial Planning & Analysis on all business development activities (e.g. M&A, joint ventures, contract renewals, etc.)##
** Develop direct report (15%)
*** Coach, mentor, challenge, and develop the FP&A Analyst
* Manage roles and responsibilities of the team to ensure timely and accurate execution of all deliverables## We’d Love to hear from you if:##
** Must have:**
* * 4+ years of experience in corporate finance (accounting, FP&A) or professional services (public accounting, consulting)*
* * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related field
** Highly effective communication and presentation skills.
* * Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word*
* * Understanding of accounting principles and financial statements*##
** Preferred skills and experience:
*** Experience working in Hyperion, and SAP financial systems
* Driven, organized and able to balance multiple priorities. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization. Self motivated and resourceful.
* Demonstrates strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to quantify, interpret and communicate financial forecasts and results
* Proven…