Director/VP Store Performance & Analytics

Variety Wholesalers, Inc; Wake Forest (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Leader, Store Operations to oversee financial analysis and reporting for store operations. This role manages budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting, aiming to identify cost-saving opportunities. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of experience in retail operations analysis, strong financial acumen, and advanced Excel skills. This position offers an opportunity to influence decision-making and enhance operational performance.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in retail operations analysis, finance, or related field.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical expertise.
• Prior people management or project leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead store operations financial analysis, including labor, occupancy, utilities, and supplies.
• Own and manage the annual budgeting and forecasting process for store operations.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Operations or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

The Leader, Store Operations is responsible for leading the analysis, maintenance, and coordination of store operations data and related financial reporting. This role oversees budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting for store operations expenses, while proactively identifying cost-saving and efficiency opportunities across the retail store portfolio. The manager serves as a strategic partner to Store Operations and Finance leadership, providing insights that inform decision-making and drive operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead store operations financial analysis, including labor, occupancy, utilities, supplies, and other operating expenses.
• Own and manage the annual budgeting and forecasting process for store operations.
• Provide variance analysis, trend insights, and executive-level reporting.
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Oversee the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of store operations data and reporting tools.
• Serve as a key business partner to Store Operations, Finance, Facilities, and Real Estate leadership.
• Influence decision-making through data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives related to store operations performance.
• Manage, coach, and develop analysts or coordinators supporting store operations analysis.
• Evaluate operational processes and recommend improvements to drive efficiency and consistency.
• Track, measure, and report the impact of savings and performance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Analytics, Operations, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in retail operations analysis, finance, or a related field.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Prior people management or project leadership experience preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical expertise.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred.