Director, Stores Finance

KnitWell Group; New Albany (OH); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career mobility within family of brand

Volunteer programs

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Lane Bryant in New Albany, OH is seeking a Director of Stores Finance to lead FP&A for the Stores division, partnering with store leadership to align financial plans with business strategy.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, labor planning, and performance analytics, translating store results into actionable recommendations and driving AI-enabled improvements to reporting and planning processes. A pathway to develop a high-performing finance team is provided.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive FP&A, retail finance, store operations finance, or related financial leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, store productivity, labor planning, expense management, and KPIs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and translate financial insights into strategic actions.
• Executive-level communication skills with the ability to present recommendations to Finance, Operations, and Field leadership.
• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel, financial modeling, business analytics, and ERP experience; reporting automation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance partner to the VP of Stores and Retail Operations leadership.
• Lead annual budgeting, in-year forecasting, labor planning, expense management, and long-range financial planning for Stores.
• Analyze store sales, traffic, conversion, productivity, labor, margin, shrink, and controllable expense trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare concise financial recaps, business reviews, and leadership materials linking results to operational drivers.
• Partner with Operations and Field leaders to improve financial acumen and KPI understanding.
• Streamline reporting, planning, and analytics processes leveraging systems and technology.
• Identify and scale AI-enabled solutions to improve forecast accuracy and insights quality.
• Lead, coach, and develop a finance team with a business-focused culture.

Skills

FP&A

Retail finance

Executive communication

Excel

Financial modeling

ERP/GL

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP/GL systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About us

Our founder, Lena Bryant didn’t set out to change fashion forever, but that’s exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes, shapes, and people. If you believe in the power of clothes to create confidence and empower self-expression, you’ll be at home here.

About the role

At Lane Bryant , Finance is a critical partner in shaping business decisions that improve store performance, strengthen profitability, and support an engaging customer experience. The Director of Stores Finance will lead financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision support for the Stores Division, serving as a key thought partner to the VP of Stores, Retail Operations, Field Leadership, and senior Finance leadership. This role will connect the store strategy to the financial plan, translate performance trends into actionable insights, and influence decisions that advance Lane Bryant’s strategic objectives through a disciplined financial lens. Reporting to the AVP of Finance, with a strong dotted-line partnership to the VP of Stores, this leader will oversee a team of three finance professionals and be accountable for the full Stores Finance agenda, including close support, forecasting, budgeting, performance analytics, business reviews, and field financial education.

The impact you can have

• Strategic Finance Leadership: Serve as the primary finance partner to the VP of Stores and Retail Operations leadership, influencing strategic priorities, investment decisions, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Financial Planning & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting, in-year forecasting, labor planning, expense management, and long-range financial planning for the Stores organization.
• Performance Insights: Analyze store sales, traffic, conversion, productivity, labor, margin, shrink, appeasements, and controllable expense trends to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable business recommendations.
• Executive Reporting: Prepare clear, concise financial recaps, business reviews, and leadership materials that connect financial results to operational drivers and strategic priorities.
• Business Influence & Field Enablement: Partner with Operations and Field leaders to improve financial acumen, strengthen KPI understanding, and support decisions that drive profitable store performance.
• Process Improvement: Streamline reporting, planning, and analytical processes by leveraging systems, tools, and technology to reduce manual work and improve speed, accuracy, and insight quality.
• AI-Enabled Transformation: Identify, implement, and scale practical AI-enabled solutions that elevate finance workstreams, automate routine analysis, improve forecast accuracy, and unlock faster, higher-quality business insights.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals, setting clear priorities, building analytical capability, and fostering a high-performance, business-oriented finance culture.

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive FP&A, retail finance, store operations finance, or related financial leadership experience required.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, store productivity, labor planning, expense management, and key financial and operational KPIs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, challenge assumptions constructively, and translate financial insights into strategic business actions.
• Executive-level communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and present clear recommendations to Finance, Operations, and Field leadership.
• Proven ability to lead through ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive accountability in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
• Advanced Excel, financial modeling, business analytics, and ERP/general ledger experience required; experience improving reporting automation or planning processes preferred.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing finance talent, with a focus on building business partnership, analytical rigor, and ownership.

Benefits

You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.

• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*

Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).*

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Time off – paid time off & holidays.*

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

• Hybrid: This position works in a hybrid model, with required days worked in the Lane Bryant office location in New Albany, OH as defined by business needs.

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

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Location:

LB OH Corp Office-LaneBryant-New Albany, OH 43054

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.