Sr Manager, Brand Finance - Talbots

Talbots; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount at select KnitWel

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Talbots is seeking a Senior Manager, Brand Finance to lead financial planning and analysis for sales, margin, and inventory. You will partner with Planning, Merchandising, and senior leaders to deliver insights and recommendations that influence forecasts, investments, and merchandise mix.

You will connect financial objectives with merchandising strategies, oversee P&L reporting, and mentor a finance team. Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and strategic thinking are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, Merchandise Finance, Retail Planning Finance, or related analytical roles.
• Experience supporting sales, margin, inventory, merchandise planning, or retail operations.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-range planning for sales, margin, and inventory.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve profitability.
• Develop financial models, reporting tools, and performance metrics.
• Deliver executive-level reporting and presentations.
• Mentor and lead finance team members.

Skills

Financial modeling

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical mindset

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle

Hyperion

Job description

About Us

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

About Us

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

Senior Manager, Brand Finance (Talbots)

About The Role

The Senior Manager, Finance serves as the primary finance leader supporting sales, margin, and inventory performance for Talbots. Partnering closely with Company Planning, Merchandising, and senior leadership, this role delivers financial insights, analysis, and recommendations that support decision-making related to sales forecasts, inventory investments, receipt planning, merchandise mix, and margin performance.

Acting as a key liaison between Finance and Company Planning, this individual helps connect financial objectives with merchandise and inventory strategies, providing visibility into risks, opportunities, and business performance. The role also provides leadership oversight for broader P&L reporting and analysis through management of finance team members.

The impact you can have

• Lead monthly, quarterly, annual, and long-range planning processes for sales, margin, and inventory, ensuring consistency across Finance, Planning, and Merchandising functions.


• Analyze sales, margin, inventory, and operational trends to identify risks and opportunities, providing clear recommendations to improve business performance and profitability.


• Provide financial perspectives and scenario analyses that help leadership evaluate decisions related to inventory investments, receipt planning, merchandise mix, margin performance, and other key business initiatives.


• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to monitor business performance, challenge assumptions, and ensure alignment between financial objectives and operating plans.


• Develop and maintain financial models, reporting tools, and performance metrics that enhance visibility into business drivers and improve decision-making


• Prepare and deliver executive-level reporting and presentations that clearly communicate business performance, emerging trends, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.


• Provide leadership oversight for broader Talbots P&L reporting and analysis, including management of team members.


• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting, reporting, and planning processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and business insight.


• Develop, mentor, and lead finance team members while fostering strong cross-functional partnerships across the organization.

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.


• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, Merchandise Finance, Retail Planning Finance, or related analytical roles.


• Experience supporting sales, margin, inventory, merchandise planning, or retail operations strongly preferred.


• Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders and cross-functional business teams to provide insights that support strategic decision-making.


• Prior people leadership experience, including development and management of direct reports, preferred.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint


• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, or similar financial systems preferred


• Strong financial modeling skills with the ability to work independently and provide strategic recommendations


• Demonstrated strategic thinking with the ability to connect financial insights to broader business objectives


• Innovative mindset with a desire to streamline processes and improve workflow


• Highly detailed-oriented with a strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills


• Ability to multi-task while maintaining high-quality output


• Self-starter who works well independently and collaborates effectively across teams

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.


• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.


• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*


• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).*


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


• Time off – paid time off & holidays.*


• The target salary range for this role is: $150-160k


• Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

This position works on-site at least 4 days per week consistent with the needs of our business at our Talbots office location in Hingham, MA.

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

Location:

Corporate Office-Talbots-Hingham, MA 02043

Position Type

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.