Retail Cost & Margin Finance Manager

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. in Mooresville, NC is seeking a finance professional to advance cost management across Merchandising, Finance and Sourcing.

This role analyzes supplier cost changes, tariffs, and other cost drivers, builds fact-based recommendations, and supports negotiation strategies to protect margin and improve profitability. You will translate large data sets into actionable insights, develop financial models, monitor markets, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Merchandising within a large retail organization.
• Experience evaluating supplier cost changes or supporting supplier negotiations.
• Knowledge of tariffs, international trade, or global sourcing.
• Experience with business intelligence, data visualization, or analytical tools like Power BI.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree or certification.

Responsibilities

• Develops detailed financial analyses and cost models to evaluate supplier cost changes and tariffs.
• Partners with Merchandising and Finance to assess cost proposals and support negotiation strategies.
• Analyzes cost drivers and benchmarks to identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve margins.
• Monitors commodity markets and external factors affecting product costs to inform risk mitigation.
• Communicates insights and recommendations to leadership with clear, data-driven presentations.

Job description

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. in Mooresville, NC is seeking a finance professional to advance cost management across Merchandising, Finance and Sourcing.

This role analyzes supplier cost changes, tariffs, and other cost drivers, builds fact-based recommendations, and supports negotiation strategies to protect margin and improve profitability. You will translate large data sets into actionable insights, develop financial models, monitor markets, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive