Senior Gross Margin Analytics Manager

Barnes & Noble Education; Florham Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with annual match

Paid time off and holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) is seeking a Manager of Gross Margin Analytics to join our FP&A team in Florham Park, NJ. You will own margin analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, translating data into actionable insights that drive performance across BNED and its brands.

The role requires 7–10 years in finance/FP&A with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and experience with COGS, inventory, and margin reporting. Hybrid in-office role with collaboration across finance and merchandising teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant finance, financial planning and analysis, or related experience; retail experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, gross margin, COGS, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate data into insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for senior leadership.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; Oracle experience preferred.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to accelerate analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly gross margin reporting and analysis across BNED and its family of brands, with commentary on performance.
• Develop detailed COGS budget including store-, division-, product category-, and monthly-level inputs.
• Develop quarterly gross margin projections and communicate changes, risks, and opportunities.
• Support accuracy of gross margin results during monthly close and resolve variances.
• Serve as FP&A subject-matter expert for gross margin definitions, calculations, and performance.
• Maintain expertise in Stock Ledger and its role in inventory and gross margin calculations.
• Prepare gross margin analyses for the Board, senior leadership, and store management.
• Provide detailed COGS, pricing, and margin analytics for key areas like Logo Products and First Day Complete.
• Drive continuous improvement in margin reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analytics, including AI tooling.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Gross margin analysis

COGS

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independence

Attention to detail

AI-enabled tooling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle

Job description

Barnes & Noble Education (BNED) is seeking a Manager of Gross Margin Analytics to join our FP&A team in Florham Park, NJ. You will own margin analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, translating data into actionable insights that drive performance across BNED and its brands.

The role requires 7–10 years in finance/FP&A with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and experience with COGS, inventory, and margin reporting. Hybrid in-office role with collaboration across finance and merchandising teams.