Senior FP&A Manager, Retail Forecasting & Growth

CVS Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a seasoned FP&A leader to partner with the Retail FP&A Director in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the Front Store. You will collaborate with Finance, IT, Inventory, Merchandising, and Accounting to deliver accurate reporting and insightful performance analyses.

This role drives strategic planning, builds financial models, supports system modernization, and leads a small team to achieve ambitious targets while prioritizing safety and quality in every

Qualifications

• 7+ years of FP&A, Finance, or related experience.
• 3+ years supporting retail, consumer products, or merchandising.
• 2+ years of managing a team.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management processes.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop top-down quarterly forecasts and the annual budget in partnership with the Retail FP&A Director, working with key stakeholders to establish financial targets and allocate resources effectively.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for the retail segment by partnering with Accounting, Finance, and Data Engineering to maintain data integrity.
• Support the implementation of a new merchandise financial planning system (MFP); lead a cross-functional team across IT, Finance, Inventory Management, Merchandising, and Accounting until project completion
• Oversee financial performance analysis—including variance, trend, and profitability analyses and provide senior leadership with actionable insights and recommendations.
• Conduct scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess the financial impact of business alternatives and inform strategic decisions.
• Build sophisticated financial models to support strategic decision-making and long-term planning.
• Evaluate the financial performance of business units, product lines, and projects to identify improvement opportunities and growth potential.
• Set performance goals, conduct evaluations, coach team members, and foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Manage and provide day-to-day guidance to a direct report

Skills

FP&A experience

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CVS Health is seeking a seasoned FP&A leader to partner with the Retail FP&A Director in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for the Front Store. You will collaborate with Finance, IT, Inventory, Merchandising, and Accounting to deliver accurate reporting and insightful performance analyses.

This role drives strategic planning, builds financial models, supports system modernization, and leads a small team to achieve ambitious targets while prioritizing safety and quality in every