Finance Manager - Corporate FP&A- (Hybrid- Seattle, WA)

Nordstrom Inc; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

401k

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Merchandise Discount

PTO accruals

Holidays

Job summary

Nordstrom Inc. in downtown Seattle seeks a Finance Manager, Corporate FP&A to lead monthly close reporting, deliver insights to the executive team, and support Board materials in a hybrid role.

The candidate should have 5+ years in retail finance, advanced Excel/PowerPoint, and experience building scalable reports and narratives that connect results to enterprise strategy, with strong communication and ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field.
• 5+ years progressive experience in retail or a similar sector.
• Experience building and owning flexible, scalable reports and tools for decision making.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint abilities; complex formulas.
• Experience with Oracle, Anaplan and SQL is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication with ability to influence.
• Strong storytelling to translate financial analysis into actionable insights.
• Ability to quickly understand partner work products and translate for reports.
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close timelines and storylines across Accounting, FP&A, and business partners.
• Create MBR, quarterly Board, and leadership materials with concise narratives tied to enterprise themes.
• Interpret results versus plan and communicate outlook implications for executive narratives.
• Drive automation, AI, and process improvements for internal reporting and KPIs.
• Maintain definitions, structures, and controls; track chart of accounts progress.
• Track retail and industry trends and their potential impact on results.
• Deliver ad hoc analyses for Finance leadership.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Influence & communication

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Storytelling

Ownership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle

Anaplan

SQL

Job description

Job Description

The Finance Manager, Corporate FP&A supports monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting for internal and external stakeholders as well as analysis of key priorities to the executive team. Responsibilities include month-end close reporting and insights, communicating financial results to finance leadership, and providing key support to quarterly Board of Directors meeting. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to influence both peers & leaders, a constant sense of curiosity about the business, strong sense of ownership, and a strategic mindset. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to data integrity. This role is Hybrid in downtown Seattle, WA and does require 4 days per week in office.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close timelines & storylines, coordinate across Accounting, FP&A, and business partners
• Create MBR, quarterly Board, and leadership materials with concise narratives that connect results to enterprise themes
• Partner across Corp FP&A to interpret how results compare to plan & expectations and what they signal for the outlook, shaping consistent MBR, Board, and exec narratives
• Drive automation, AI, and process improvement for internal reporting and executive KPIs utilizing AI tools to streamline close and reporting workflows
• Maintain documented definitions, structures, and controls, track chart of accounts progress against plan
• Track retail and industry trends: Stay current on retail and industry practices and communicate their potential impact on results
• Deliver ad hoc analyses: Support special projects and analyses for Finance leadership

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in finance or a similar area
• A minimum of 5+ years progressive experience in retail or a similar sector
• Experience building & owning flexible, scalable reports, models & tools that support decision making in a wide range of business areas
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint abilities, including the ability to use complex formulas
• Experience with Oracle, Anaplan and SQL a plus
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to influence both peers & leaders
• Strong storytelling skills with a proven ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear, concise insights that drive executive decision making
• Ability to quickly understand and interpret the work product of partner teams, and apply that understanding to your own monthly and quarterly reports
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to data integrity
• The desire to work on a close-knit team focused on the success of the business as well as professional development

Pay Range Details

Pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations. Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. $93,500.00 - $155,000.00 Annual

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
• 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.

Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_17-19.pdf

Benefits include performance-based incentives/bonuses.

Legal and Compliance Notices

The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job. For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Nordstrom is required to inform you that we conduct background checks after conditional offer and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional state and location specific notices, please refer to the Legal Notices document within the FAQ section of the Nordstrom Careers site. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ's for relevant information and guidelines.

About Us

We're a fast-moving fashion company that started as a shoe store in 1901. This heritage of service is the foundation we're building on as we provide convenience and true connection for our customers. We empower our people to be innovative, creative and focused on providing the best service to our customers. Through it all, we remain committed to leaving the world better than we found it. Whether you're a genius engineer, a phenomenal salesperson or a supply chain pro, we invite you to bring your unique talents and join our team. We reward great work, promote from within and celebrate diversity. CUSTOMER OBSESSED We strive to know our customers better than anyone else. We listen, anticipate, build trust and move with speed to deliver on their needs. OWNERS AT HEART We treat every interaction as an opportunity to make an impact and deliver excellence. CURIOUS AND EVER CHANGING We approach problems with curiosity and create solutions. We unlock potential to be bold, think big and inspire innovation. HERE TO WIN We're committed to delivering results, both today and tomorrow. We win as a team by supporting and challenging one another to be better every day. WE EXTEND OURSELVES We treat each other with respect and kindness. We do the small things that make a big difference. We create a welcoming environment, helping people feel connected, valued and part of one community. Come on! Join us!