Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

The TJX Companies, Inc.; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Incentive programs for management

Job summary

The TJX Companies, Inc. in Framingham, MA is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to lead store-operations budgeting and performance analysis. You’ll develop strategies, partner with Zone teams, and deliver insights to optimize payroll and productivity.

You will build reports, monitor payroll spending, and advise senior management on profit opportunities. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 5+ years of finance experience with leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/ MBA in finance or accounting required/preferred
• 5+ years of relevant finance/accounting experience
• Prior experience leading a team
• Understanding of budgeting and financial analysis techniques
• Experience interfacing within a large decentralized field organization
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of multi-dimensional cube technology (COGNOS, BPC, Hyperion) preferred

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop short- and long-term strategies to improve profit and productivity
• Manage Store Operations payroll budget planning, forecasting, and analysis
• Develop cross-functional partnerships with Store Operations, Zone teams, and other partners
• Provide ad hoc analytical support to senior management and field teams
• Develop reporting and metrics to monitor payroll spending and productivity
• Assess annual financial plans and advise on corrective actions

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA in Finance or Accounting preferred

Tools

COGNOS

BPC

Hyperion

Job description

TJX Companies

At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

Job Description

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Identifies and develops short- and long-term strategies and provides recommendations for profit and productivity improvements within Store Operations. Provides ongoing financial and operational analysis to identify and focus Senior Management on profit challenges and opportunities. Supports the planning, management, and optimization of the Store Operations payroll budget, ensuring alignment between financial objectives and operational execution. Develops and fosters cross-functional partnerships with Store Operations, Zone teams, and other business partners to support initiatives that drive profit, productivity, and operational effectiveness.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Provides research, analysis, and coordination of projects related to store tests, new initiatives, and underperforming store/market initiatives. This role analyzes performance, identifies areas of opportunity, works with various business partners, and makes fact-based recommendations.
• Researches and identifies potential profit and productivity improvement initiatives through both financial and operational analysis, focusing on maximizing the effectiveness of the payroll investment, improving units per hour, and optimizing non-payroll expenses.
• Supports the planning, forecasting, analysis, and management of the $3.5B Store Operations payroll budget, including evaluation of labor investments, workforce productivity, staffing requirements, and payroll trends to ensure alignment with financial and operational objectives.
• Partners closely with Zone leadership teams to develop, evaluate, and execute labor and productivity strategies, providing financial insights and recommendations that balance customer experience, operational needs, and payroll efficiency.
• Provides ad hoc analytical capability and support to Store Operations Senior Management, Regional Management, Zone leadership, and others as required.
• Provides analytic support to assess & influence the annual financial plans and execute in partnership with the field organization
• Develops reporting, analyses, and performance metrics to monitor payroll spending, labor productivity, and execution against financial plans, identifying risks and opportunities and recommending corrective actions where needed.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA in Finance or Accounting preferred
• 5+ years of relevant finance/accounting experience
• Prior experience leading a team
• Understanding of budget and financial analysis techniques, accounting principles and familiarity with systems development.
• Knowledge of interfacing and managing within a large decentralized field organization and store operation practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, presentation, and managerial skills.
• Excellent knowledge of multi-dimensional cube technology is preferred (COGNOS, BPC, Hyperion).

Benefits

Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation /sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.

In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

Address

770 Cochituate Rd

Location

USA Home Office Framingham MA 770 Cochituate Rd

This position has a starting salary range of $95,800.00 to $122,100.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive as well as long-term incentives.