FP&A Manager - Data Analytics

The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager - Data Analytics is a high-impact leadership role designed to modernize the finance function through advanced data architecture and analytical rigor. This position will report to the Sr. Director of FP&A and serves as the primary liaison between finance, the business teams, and IT. You will help oversee the evolution of budgeting and forecasting leveraging data, automation, and predictive modeling to provide leadership with deep, actional insights to support the organization’s growth and profitability.

Work Environment:

At Duluth Trading Company, we value face-to-face interactions that foster our culture of learning, creativity, and teamwork. The role is based at our headquarters near Madison, WI. You will work in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Fridays if you prefer.

What You’ll Do:

• Data-Driven Forecasting:
  Lead the integration of large datasets into the annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes, transitioning from manual inputs to automated, data-driven financial models.
• Advanced Modeling & Architecture:
  Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models using SQL, Python, or advanced Excel to simulate various business scenarios and support strategic decision-making.
• BI Strategy & Visualization:
  Design, implement, and manage executive-level dashboards (e.g., Power BI) that track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and provide real-time visibility into financial performance.
• Predictive Analytics:
  Utilize statistical methods to identify trends, risks, and opportunities; move beyond “what happened” to “what will happen” by analyzing customer behavior, price elasticity, and operational data.
• Process Automation:
  Champion the “Finance of the Future” by identifying opportunities to automate repetitive reporting tasks and streamline data flows between ERP and planning systems.
• Master Data Management & Governance:
  Establish and enforce standards for financial data integrity across the organization, defining data owners, maintaining the “Single Source of Truth” for financial hierarchies, and ensuring that data definitions remain consistent across systems to provide reliable reporting.
• ERP Transition:
  Serve as one of the Finance leads for the migration to a new ERP system, including overseeing data mapping and cleansing, validating historical data migration, and designing new reporting work streams to ensure a seamless transition with loss of analytical visibility.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  Execute high-priority ad hoc analyses and translate complex data sets into the “story behind the numbers” for senior leadership, providing clear variance analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Leadership:
  Mentor an analyst(s) in technical skills (data hygiene, query writing) and soft skills (business partnership) to ensure the finance team remains a center of analytical excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Science, Business Analytics, or Statistics
  • Equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Ability to interact with a team in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Business Intelligence.
• 1+ years of management experience managing a team and developing talent.
• Advanced Analytics: Proficiency in SQL and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI) is highly preferred
• Systems Knowledge: Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Planning Software (e.g., Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, Oracle)
• Financial Expertise: Understanding of financial statements and valuation methodologies (ROI, NPV)
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Physical Environment & Travel Expectations:

• Travel is required for less than 10% of company-related meetings, programs, and/or events.
• Sitting is required for 90% of working hours.
• Standing is required for 10% of working hours.
• Continuous arm, hand, and wrist movement (ie: typing)
• Occasional…