Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis - Channels

Vuori; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 127,100 - 163,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Savings and Retirement Plan

Generous Company Discount

Paid Time Off

Wellness & Fitness benefits

Job summary

A leading apparel company in California seeks a Finance Manager for Financial Planning & Analysis. This role involves overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to drive channel growth and profitability. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Finance and 5+ years of experience. Strong analytical skills and expertise in financial modeling are essential. The company offers competitive health benefits and a generous employee discount.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Experience managing financial operations and driving business outcomes.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial planning and forecasting for E-commerce and Wholesale channels.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models for strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial results to senior leadership.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Advanced Excel skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial modeling

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA and/or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Shopify

Job description

Overview

Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis - Channels

This role reports to the Director of FP&A, Channels. The Finance Manager, Channels will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis to support channel growth and profitability.

Base pay range: $127,100.00/yr - $163,485.00/yr. This range is provided by Vuori. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

What you’ll get to do

• Manage financial planning and forecasting for the E-commerce and Wholesale channels, and the total company Marketing. Provide visibility into actual performance versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, including managing timelines and deliverables, and supporting channel and function leaders in the appropriate application of financial guidance and planning methodologies.
• Support the long-term strategic planning process, aligning with company objectives.
• Support month-end close by reviewing variances and identifying necessary accruals or adjustments to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Collaborate with the channel business partners to build detailed revenue and expense forecasts, identify trends, and highlight risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Marketing to develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts. Monitor spend across all channels (digital, brand, events, etc.), ensuring alignment with budgets/forecasts and KPI targets.
• Work cross-functionally to identify opportunities to drive profitability and operational efficiency. Support investment decisions and business case development for distribution projects.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and business results (QBR/MBR) to senior leadership, offering key insights, variance analysis, and impacts to rolling forecasts.
• Partner with the Data & Analytics team to develop KPI-driven dashboards and expand financial reporting capabilities by leveraging automation and existing technologies.
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic decision-making and long-term business planning.
• Continuously improve and automate finance processes, models, and reports. Challenge assumptions and enhance existing methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in retail, consumer goods, or an inventory-focused environment.
• Demonstrated success in managing financial operations and driving business outcomes.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into actionable business insights.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience extracting and analyzing data from various systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive approach to uncovering issues and identifying solutions.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized, with experience managing multiple versions of forecasts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels.
• Team-oriented with a hands-on approach; self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365) and platforms like Shopify is a plus.

Our investment in you

• Health Insurance
• Savings and Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness & Fitness benefits

Equal Opportunity

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.